Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory on Monday, extending a recent run of losses as market participants remained unimpressed by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve and his White House crypto summit. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 4.2% to $82,417.7 by 01:39 GMT, bringing it near a four-month …
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Market Analysis
March, 2025
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9 March 2025 8:42 pm
Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Seismic Shifts – Dollar’s Decline, Euro’s Ascent, and Global Markets React
This week witnessed a dramatic reshuffling of the global financial landscape, marked by the US dollar’s sharp decline, the euro’s remarkable ascent, and a notable divergence in fortunes between the British pound and the FTSE 100. A confluence of economic data, policy shifts, and trade uncertainties fueled unprecedented volatility across …
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8 March 2025 1:02 am
US Dollar Faces Historic Weekly Decline Amid Fed and Tariff Uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has plunged into a historic nosedive, shedding over 3.5% this week and marking its worst performance in more than a year. The Greenback’s dramatic slide accelerated on Friday as traders braced for February’s employment report, which revealed a mixed bag of economic signals. Mounting expectations …
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8 March 2025 12:31 am
Precious Metals to the Moon for the Week, but Gold Dips Though Taking Center Stage
Gold prices experienced a dip on Friday as the US dollar, often referred to as the Greenback, regained some of its strength and US Treasury bond yields rebounded following the release of a closely-watched US employment report. At the time of writing, the price of gold, represented by the XAU/USD …
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7 March 2025 11:29 pm
Wall Street Swings post-NFP as Trade Policies and Economic Concerns Roil Investors
The S&P 500 experienced a volatile session on Friday, capping a challenging week with its steepest decline in several months. Investors wrestled with a mix of trade policy developments and lackluster economic data, leaving markets on edge.The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite all saw …
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7 March 2025 9:25 pm
Euro Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.12 Target Amid Shifting Economic Landscape
The Euro (EUR) is experiencing a surge in value against the US Dollar (USD), driven by a confluence of factors, including anticipated fiscal policy changes in Germany. Recent developments have prompted financial analysts at Rabobank to revise their long-term EUR/USD forecast, now targeting 1.12 within a 12-month timeframe. This upward …
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7 March 2025 8:57 pm
Crypto Markets Waver: Government Reserve Announcement Sparks Mixed Reactions
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a period of fluctuation following the unveiling of a strategic digital asset reserve by the U.S. government, with Bitcoin and altcoins showing mixed results. While the announcement signaled a level of governmental recognition of digital assets, the market’s response was muted, primarily due to the reserve’s funding …
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7 March 2025 8:17 pm
Fed’s Bowman suggests next policy decisions will look into jobs, economic activity
At a recent U.S. Monetary Policy Forum in 2025, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman provided valuable insights into the impact of monetary policy on the American economy, particularly focusing on the tightening cycle initiated in March 2022. Her address highlighted the intricate relationship between policy decisions and real economic …
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7 March 2025 7:16 pm
Powell’s Path: Steering Through Economic Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone on Friday, highlighting the challenges posed by policy uncertainty in shaping monetary policy. He pointed to the unpredictability surrounding the Trump Administration’s policies and their economic implications as a significant factor.Powell emphasized that while long-term inflation expectations remain stable and aligned …
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7 March 2025 6:24 pm
U.S. Job Growth Provides Dovish Boost Despite Higher Unemployment
The U.S. economy added 151,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in February, a figure that was lower than the 159,000 forecast but marked an improvement from the revised January total of 125,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%, slightly …
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7 March 2025 4:07 pm
European Markets Fall Amid ECB Cuts, Trade Policy Uncertainty, and U.S. Data Concerns
European stock markets sank on Friday as investors digested the latest European Central Bank (ECB) rate reduction ahead of key U.S. employment data, amid persistent uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. At 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped 0.5%, Germany’s DAX fell 1.6%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 1.0%, …
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7 March 2025 3:01 pm
Oil Prices Tumble as Tariff Fears and OPEC+ Production Hikes Weigh on Markets
Oil prices in Asian trading remained nearly unchanged on Friday, hovering close to their weakest levels for the year, as fears of increased U.S. trade tariffs continued to dampen risk appetite. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 0.2% to $69.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed …
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7 March 2025 1:24 pm
Bitcoin Drops as Trump’s Crypto Reserve Fails to Impress
Bitcoin fell 4.8% on Friday, sliding to $88,296.5 by 00:46 ET (05:46 GMT) as investor enthusiasm waned following U.S. President Donald Trump’s unveiling of a strategic reserve for cryptocurrency. The announcement, which came shortly after Trump’s crypto czar, David Sacks, outlined plans for the reserve, failed to spark significant market …
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