Crude oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, but gains were restrained by persistent concerns about a U.S. economic slowdown and the impact of escalating tariffs on global trade.Brent crude futures settled 28 cents, or 0.4%, higher at $69.56 a barrel after dipping to $68.63 …
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Market Analysis
March, 2025
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11 March 2025 9:15 pm
US stocks continue to decline after new Trump tariffs
US stocks have been under intense pressure since US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he was considering imposing additional tariffs of 50% on US steel and aluminum imports from Canada, which are scheduled to take effect next Wednesday.This tariff comes as part of an escalation against the Ontario …
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11 March 2025 8:00 pm
Bank of Canada on Edge: Trade War Sparks Rate Cut Predictions
Trade Tensions Force Bank of Canada to Consider Deeper Rate CutsThe Bank of Canada is facing mounting pressure to aggressively lower its policy interest rate in response to escalating trade tensions with the United States. Economists widely anticipate the central bank will initiate a series of cuts, potentially starting with …
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11 March 2025 7:16 pm
Tesla’s Stock Volatility and Trump’s Response
Tesla’s stock experienced a significant 15% drop, triggering a response from US President Donald Trump. While Trump attributed the decline to a “radical left” boycott against Elon Musk, financial analysts pointed to concerns over Tesla’s production targets, declining sales, and the broader economic impact of Trump’s own tariff policies. …
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11 March 2025 3:30 pm
European Stocks Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and Coalition Uncertainty; Volkswagen Guidance in Focus
European stock markets ended Tuesday on a broadly steady note, largely recovering from Monday’s sell-off that had been driven by fears over the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on the U.S. economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 remained mostly unchanged after hitting its lowest level in nearly …
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11 March 2025 1:49 pm
Gold Supported by Safe-Haven Demand Amid Recession Concerns
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened to a four-month low amid mounting recession fears driven by President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Investors are now cautiously awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data scheduled for Wednesday, which could have a …
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11 March 2025 12:22 pm
Bitcoin Falls Amid Recession Fears and Tariff Risks
Bitcoin fell on Tuesday, briefly hitting a fresh four-month low as investor risk appetite was eroded by mounting concerns over a potential U.S. recession and the uncertainty surrounding further trade tariffs under President Donald Trump. Broader crypto markets also declined, as Trump’s recent announcement of a national crypto stockpile failed …
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11 March 2025 12:21 pm
Asian Markets Slide as U.S. Recession Fears and Tariff Uncertainty Weigh on Tech Sector
Asian stock markets tumbled on Tuesday, led by sharp declines in the technology sector, as investors reacted to Wall Street’s overnight sell-off amid mounting recession fears in the U.S. These fears are fueled by uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policies and the chaotic rollout of his tariffs. Major U.S. …
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11 March 2025 3:55 am
Gold retreats after rising expectations of a possible resurgence of inflation
Gold declined at the close of trading on Monday after the recovery of the US dollar, which benefited from its place among safe-haven assets that rebounded following concerns about Trump’s tariffs on the US economy.Gold futures fell to $2,893 per ounce, compared to the previous daily close of $2,917 per …
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11 March 2025 2:21 am
USD/JPY Drops After Japanese Wage Rise
The USD/JPY pair concluded Monday’s trading in a downward trend, influenced by a decline in U.S. Treasury yields, to which it is positively correlated in price movement in financial markets. The Japanese currency also benefited during the first trading day of the new week from increasing expectations of further interest …
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11 March 2025 1:34 am
Euro Continues to Rise, Boosted by Hopes of German Fiscal Reform Plans
The euro has continued its upward trend since the opening of Monday’s morning trading, driven by talk of fiscal reform in Germany, the Eurozone’s largest economy, amid uncertainty about the direction the single European currency might take in the coming period.This rise came in complete disregard of the European Central …
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10 March 2025 11:19 pm
Market Drivers- US Session: Attention shifts to Japan’s GDP, US jobs data
Market attention is shifting towards key economic data releases, with Japanese GDP and US jobs figures taking center stage. The US Dollar (USD) showed signs of recovery on Monday, partially reversing recent losses fueled by tariff concerns and economic uncertainty. The USD Index (DXY) regained the 104.00 level, although it …
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10 March 2025 10:17 pm
U.S. Treasury Yields Decline Amid Government Shutdown Concerns
U.S. Treasury yields have been declining since the start of trading in the new week, affected by concerns of a looming government shutdown as the deadline approaches for U.S. lawmakers to reach an agreement on a budget plan to fund government activities.U.S. Congress members have begun discussions aimed at avoiding …
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