Market Analysis

July, 2025

  • 2 July 2025 10:59 am

    Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade Uncertainties

    1. Gold Prices Maintain Gains Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade UncertaintyGold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after two days of sharp gains, bolstered by growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit following the Senate’s passage of President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade deals, …

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  • 1 July 2025 11:52 pm

    WTI Crude Oil Edges Up as Markets Await API Inventory Data

    West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices climbed toward $65.00 on July 1, 2025, driven by shifting focus to the upcoming American Petroleum Institute (API) weekly inventory report. After a 12% price drop last week, WTI’s modest recovery reflects cautious optimism amid easing Middle East tensions and rising U.S. demand. …

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  • 1 July 2025 10:11 pm

    Dow Soars 426 Points as Investors Shift from Tech to Healthcare; Tesla Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud

    Dow Soars 426 Points as Investors Shift to Healthcare; Tesla Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud The U.S. stock market opened the third quarter with mixed performance, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 426 points, a 1% gain, driven by a rotation from technology to defensive sectors like healthcare. The S&P …

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  • 1 July 2025 9:22 pm

    Gold Jumps Over 1% as Trade Tensions and Fiscal Fears Boost Safe-Haven Appeal

    Gold prices soared by more than 1.13%, climbing to approximately $3,355 per ounce, before stablizing at $3,339 at the time of writing, propelled by mounting uncertainties surrounding global trade policies as the U.S. approaches a critical July 9 tariff deadline. The faltering progress in trade negotiations, combined with unpredictable economic …

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  • 1 July 2025 8:42 pm

    Senate Approves Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Key Provisions and Next Steps

    The US Senate passed President Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” marking a significant milestone in his administration’s economic agenda. The 940-page bill, which narrowly cleared procedural hurdles over the weekend, survived a contentious “vote-a-rama” session to secure approval. Combining sweeping tax cuts, spending …

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  • 1 July 2025 8:13 pm

    US Dollar Stages Comeback as Strong ISM and JOLTS Data Counter Political and Trade Uncertainties

    The US Dollar Index (DXY) staged a recovery after hitting its lowest level since February 2022 at 96.38, climbing to around 96.85 during the American session, buoyed by stronger-than-expected US economic data. The ISM Manufacturing PMI and JOLTS Job Openings reports exceeded forecasts, easing some of the bearish pressure that …

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  • 1 July 2025 7:36 pm

    Euro Hits Multi-Year Peak Before Dollar Rebounds: ECB Forum and US Data in Focus

    The EUR/USD currency pair surged to a multi-year high of 1.1830, its strongest level since September 2021, before retreating slightly as robust US economic data bolstered the US Dollar. The Eurozone’s stabilizing inflation, with headline CPI reaching the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target and core inflation steady at 2.3%, …

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  • 1 July 2025 6:34 pm

    Central Bank Titans Convene in Sintra: Powell, Lagarde, and Bailey Tackle Global Monetary Challenges

    On July 1, 2025, the picturesque town of Sintra, Portugal, became the epicenter of global economic discourse as the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on Central Banking brought together some of the world’s most influential central bankers. Among them were Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, Christine Lagarde, President …

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  • 1 July 2025 6:00 pm

    BOJ’s Ueda Signals Persistent Low Inflation at ECB Forum

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    On July 1, 2025, at 5:55 PM EEST, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda provided critical insights into Japan’s economic landscape during a panel discussion at the European Central Bank’s Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal. Addressing an audience of global financial leaders, economists, and policymakers, Ueda stated …

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  • 1 July 2025 4:35 pm

    Oil Prices Stabilize as OPEC+ Output Hike and Trade Talks Dominate Market Focus

    1. Oil Price MovementsOil prices saw slight gains on Tuesday as market participants evaluated expectations of an OPEC+ output hike announcement for August, along with ongoing trade negotiations. At 1133 GMT, Brent crude was up by 54 cents, or 0.8%, trading at $67.28 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

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  • 1 July 2025 2:51 pm

    U.S. Stock Futures Pull Back Amid Trade and Fiscal Policy Uncertainty

    1. Market Overview and Trade SentimentU.S. stock futures slipped on Tuesday, retreating from recent record highs as investors digested the latest headlines on trade and fiscal policy. At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures fell 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 0.2%. …

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  • 1 July 2025 1:33 pm

    European Stocks Steady Ahead of Trade Deadline and Key Inflation Data

    Global Market Caution Amid U.S. Trade Negotiations European stocks traded cautiously on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of the Trump administration’s looming July 9 tariff deadline and the release of crucial inflation data. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany gained 0.1%, the CAC 40 …

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  • 1 July 2025 12:29 pm

    Gold Prices Jump Amid Trade Uncertainty and Weaker Dollar

    Gold Surges as Safe-Haven Demand Increases Gold prices saw a notable increase in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by heightened safe-haven demand due to rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and concerns over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff deadline. Spot gold rose 0.8%, reaching $3,328.71 per ounce, while Gold Futures …

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