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July, 2025

• 25 July 2025 12:10 pm

  UK Retail Sales Rebound in June, Signaling Economic Recovery Amidst Uncertainty

  

  Monthly and Yearly Gains Reflect Consumer Resilience Retail sales in the United Kingdom saw a robust rebound in June, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday. The figures showed a 0.9% increase month-over-month (MoM), recovering from a 2.8% drop in May (revised …

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• 25 July 2025 12:06 pm

  German Business Sentiment Shows Modest Improvement in July, But Falls Short of Expectations

  

  Economic Outlook Remains Subdued Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index rose slightly in July, signaling a marginal improvement in business sentiment, but the results still fell short of market expectations. The headline index rose to 88.6 from 88.4 in June, missing the consensus forecast of 89, indicating that business sentiment remains …

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• 25 July 2025 11:05 am

  Oil Prices Rise as Trade Optimism Outweighs Venezuela Supply Concerns

  

  Market Outlook Supported by Trade Talks and Supply Disruptions Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding U.S. trade talks and the potential for increased oil demand, despite concerns over a possible increase in supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose by 20 cents, or 0.29%, to …

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• 25 July 2025 9:59 am

  Oil Prices Rise as Trade Optimism Outweighs Venezuela Supply Concerns

  

  Market Outlook Supported by Trade Talks and Supply Disruptions Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding U.S. trade talks and the potential for increased oil demand, despite concerns over a possible increase in supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose by 20 cents, or 0.29%, to …

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• 25 July 2025 9:32 am

  UK Consumer Confidence Dips in July Amid Economic Woes and Inflation Pressures

  

  Consumer Confidence Falls as UK Faces Economic Uncertainty Consumer confidence in the UK took a hit in July, according to data released by GfK on Friday. The consumer confidence index dropped to minus 19 in July from minus 18 in June, reversing the slight improvement recorded in the previous month. …

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• 25 July 2025 3:46 am

  GBP/USD Stumbles but Eyes Recovery with Key UK Data on Horizon

  

  The GBP/USD pair, often called Cable, snapped its three-day winning streak on Thursday, July 24, 2025, retreating from a high near 1.3600 to settle around 1.3500. Despite a generally bullish outlook, the pair faced headwinds after mixed economic data from the UK and US stirred market uncertainty. Thursday’s UK Purchasing …

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• 25 July 2025 2:23 am

  USD/JPY Surges as US Bond Yields Climb on Economic Optimism

  

  The USD/JPY pair climbed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields, which share a well-established positive correlation with the pair. Closing at 146.99, up from 146.50, the pair hit a daily high of 147.00 and a low of 145.85. The uptick was fueled by a …

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• 25 July 2025 1:49 am

  EUR/USD Dips as US Data Outshines ECB’s Steady Rates

  

  The EUR/USD pair took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.20% to hover around 1.1749 after peaking at 1.1789. Robust US economic data overshadowed the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to hold interest rates steady, tilting the balance in favor of the dollar. The euro, which gained …

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• 25 July 2025 1:39 am

  Stocks and Crypto: Riding the Market Wave Together

  

  The interplay between US stocks and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has become a captivating dynamic for investors, with a correlation coefficient of roughly 0.67 signaling a meaningful connection. As of July 25, 2025, Bitcoin trades at $118,420, down 0.33% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $2.35 trillion …

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• 25 July 2025 12:46 am

  US Markets Mixed as Strong Earnings Clash with Tariff Tensions

  

  US stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as robust corporate earnings fueled gains in technology and telecom sectors, while tariff uncertainties and disappointing results in other industries weighed on the broader market. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.07% gain, securing its fourth consecutive record …

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• 24 July 2025 11:51 pm

  European Markets Rally as ECB Holds Rates and US-EU Tariff Deal Nears, Steel Still Hoping

  

  European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, July 24, 2025, buoyed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates and growing optimism over a potential US-EU trade deal that could ease punitive tariffs, particularly on steel. The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.24%, marking its second consecutive …

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• 24 July 2025 10:38 pm

  Gold and Silver Stumble as Robust US Jobs Data Offset Trade and Fed Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.50% during the North American session as strong US labor market data overshadowed weakening manufacturing activity and lingering trade concerns. Trading at $3,373 after peaking at $3,393, the XAU/USD pair reflected a tug-of-war between bullish safe-haven demand and …

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• 24 July 2025 9:36 pm

  US Dollar Holds Ground as Trade Deals and Trump’s Fed Visit Stir Market Dynamics

  

  On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the US Dollar found its footing after a turbulent midweek drop, bolstered by renewed optimism in global trade and heightened anticipation surrounding US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six …

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