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January, 2025

• 27 January 2025 8:31 pm

  CAD weakens ahead of BoC rate call

  

  The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with the USD/CAD pair trading near 1.4400. This decline comes as the market eagerly awaits the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) interest rate decision later this week. The BoC is widely expected to cut interest rates, a move that …

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• 27 January 2025 7:25 pm

  US Dollar dives as Nvidia trigger a valuation risk

  

  US Dollar Skipped as Safe Haven, AI Valuation Concerns Weigh on EquitiesThe US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened despite safe-haven inflows, as investors sought refuge in US Treasuries and the Japanese Yen. This comes amid concerns over AI valuations after a Chinese startup launched an open-source AI module, potentially impacting major …

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• 27 January 2025 4:54 pm

  Nvidia and AI Infrastructure Face Fresh Uncertainty

  

  Financial markets were shaken on Monday as tech-heavy Nasdaq futures slumped, led by a steep decline in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The drop follows concerns surrounding a potential shift in AI infrastructure demand after Chinese start-up DeepSeek unveiled a low-cost, energy-efficient AI model. Nvidia shares were down 11.7% in premarket U.S. trading, …

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• 27 January 2025 3:33 pm

  European Shares Drop as China’s AI Innovation Sparks Tech Selloff

  

  European shares faced significant losses on Monday, driven by a selloff in the technology sector after China’s DeepSeek unveiled a low-cost, energy-efficient AI model. The development raised concerns over the profitability of existing AI players and reduced demand for high-performance chips. Market Highlights: STOXX 600: Fell 0.6% by 0941 GMT, …

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• 27 January 2025 1:42 pm

  U.S. Dollar Mixed Amid Renewed Tariff Concerns and Central Bank Policy Meetings

  

  The U.S. dollar showed mixed performance on Monday as tariff concerns resurfaced and investors braced for a busy week of central bank decisions and key economic data releases. Dollar Performance The Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.1% to 107.58, rebounding from a one-month low but remaining close to last week’s dip, …

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• 27 January 2025 11:42 am

  Gold Falls on Stronger Dollar; Market Focus Shifts to Federal Reserve Meeting

  

  Gold prices dipped in Asian trading on Monday, shedding last week’s sharp gains as the U.S. dollar strengthened following President Donald Trump’s temporary imposition of tariffs on Colombian imports. Investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision this week, further pressuring the yellow metal. Gold Market Performance …

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• 27 January 2025 10:49 am

  Bitcoin Drops Amid Risk-Off Sentiment and Uncertainty Over Trump Policies

  

  Bitcoin faced a significant decline on Monday, falling 4.4% to $100,557.5, as broader market sentiment soured following tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. The cryptocurrency market also grappled with the lingering ambiguity surrounding Trump’s stance on crypto regulations, adding to the downward pressure. …

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• 27 January 2025 2:41 am

  Weekly Market Recap: Central banks could steer price action this week

  

  Last week was marked by significant events that influenced global financial markets. The inauguration of President Donald Trump, who wasted no time addressing the world on various market-related issues, was among the highlights. Company earnings reports and the long-anticipated interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan also played a …

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• 25 January 2025 2:15 am

  Alibaba’s Share Repurchases Highlight Strategic Financial Management

  

  Alibaba Group Holding Limited has made multiple filings with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, submitting Next Day Disclosure Returns for January 20, 22, 23, and 24, 2025. These filings pertain to share repurchases made on the New York Stock Exchange between January 13 and January 17, 2025, showcasing the company’s …

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• 25 January 2025 1:52 am

  Trump Pressures OPEC and Putin to Lower Oil Prices, Aims to End Ukraine War

  

  Oil prices experienced a slight increase on Friday but concluded the week with a decline, marking the end of four consecutive weeks of gains. This shift follows President Trump’s announcement of major initiatives to boost domestic production and his renewed demand for OPEC to reduce crude prices.Price Movements Brent crude …

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• 24 January 2025 11:43 pm

  Will Gold Shine Brighter After the Fed Meeting?

  

  The Gold Index, XAU/USD, peaked above $2,785 per ounce, and at the time of writing, the precious metal is trading at $2,772.31 per ounce. The recent unexpected rise in the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) has reignited concerns about inflation, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold. Furthermore, escalating …

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• 24 January 2025 10:43 pm

  Dow Jones Poised for Second Weekly Gain

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) traded sideways on Friday, experiencing minor fluctuations within a narrow range. Despite this subdued end to the week, equities remain firmly on a bullish trajectory, with the index poised for its second consecutive week of gains.The release of US Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, …

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• 24 January 2025 8:36 pm

  US Dollar Declines as US PMI Reveals Stalled Outperformance

  

  The US Dollar has fallen back to session lows and is on track for a more than 2% loss this week in the Dollar Index. President Trump delivered softer comments, suggesting that tariffs on China might not be imposed after all. As a result, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has …

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