USD/CHF pulled back to the key 0.8400 level during North American trading on May 13, 2025, as the US Dollar came under pressure following the release of April’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which revealed a slower-than-expected rise in inflation. Despite the cooling price pressures, market expectations for the …
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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13 May 2025 3:05 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Dip Ahead of CPI Data After Trade Deal Rally
U.S. stock index futures pulled back slightly on Tuesday, pausing after Monday’s sharp rally as investors awaited key inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures were down 62 points, or 0.2% S&P 500 Futures dropped 18 points, …
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13 May 2025 10:46 am
Bitcoin Retreats After Surpassing $100K as Profit-Taking, Inflation Jitters Weigh on Crypto Market
Bitcoin prices fell on Tuesday, retreating further from recent record highs as investors locked in profits ahead of key U.S. inflation data, even as optimism from the U.S.-China trade truce offered a degree of support to broader risk sentiment. By 02:03 ET (06:03 GMT), Bitcoin (BTC) was down 1.9% at …
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13 May 2025 9:59 am
Dollar Pulls Back Slightly as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Lifts Market Sentiment; Eyes on Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar edged lower in early Tuesday trade, giving back some of its sharp gains from the prior session, as investors remained upbeat following a tariff pause agreement between Washington and Beijing. The deal, which marked a significant de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, helped …
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13 May 2025 9:22 am
Gold Prices Stabilize as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Shifts Market Sentiment; Inflation Data Eyed
Gold prices steadied in early Asian trading on Tuesday, halting a sharp selloff triggered by the breakthrough U.S.-China tariff truce that boosted appetite for riskier assets. While the yellow metal found some footing, further upside remained capped by renewed dollar strength and cautious investor sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation …
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13 May 2025 12:54 am
US Dollar Surges as US-China Trade Optimism Fuels Market Rally
The US Dollar kicked off the trading week with a robust rally on May 13, 2025, climbing close to a five-week peak as optimism from successful US-China trade talks over the weekend lifted global markets. The Dollar Index (DXY) surged to just shy of 102.00, driven by renewed confidence in …
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12 May 2025 11:28 pm
Fed Official Flags Trade Uncertainty as a Drag on US Economy
The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Austan Goolsbee, expressed a cautious outlook on Monday, May 12, 2025, regarding the unpredictable trade policies emanating from the Trump administration, as detailed in his interview with the New York Times. Goolsbee highlighted how the frequent shifts in tariffs and trade …
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12 May 2025 10:38 pm
Bitcoin Slumps Post US-China Trade Deal as Stocks Steal the Spotlight
Bitcoin experienced a notable downturn on May 12, 2025, slipping from a three-month peak of $105,720 to around $102,000, defying expectations after a US-China agreement eased trade tensions with a 90-day tariff suspension. This unexpected pullback has puzzled market observers, as the deal, which lowered import duties and hinted at …
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12 May 2025 9:56 pm
Gold retreats 3% amid optimism after US – China trade agreement
Gold prices took a sharp hit at the start of the trading week on May 12, 2025, dropping to $3,207.82—a two-week low—as a US-China trade truce reignited market optimism and pressured safe-haven assets. The agreement, which rolls back tariffs for 90 days, saw the US reduce levies on Chinese imports …
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12 May 2025 8:44 pm
Dow Jones Soars 1000 Points on US-China Tariff Cut Breakthrough
Wall Street kicked off the week with a dramatic surge, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed approximately 1000 points on May 12, 2025, propelled by a US-China agreement to temporarily slash tariffs following two days of trade talks between Washington and Beijing. The index soared to 42,220 points, reflecting …
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12 May 2025 7:52 pm
Brent Crude Soars Above $65 Amid US – China Trade Agreement
Brent Crude soared above $65 per barrel on May 12, 2025, climbing 2.37% to $65.40, fueled by a US-China 90-day tariff suspension that sparked a wave of risk-on sentiment across global markets. The temporary trade détente, easing tensions between the two economic giants, has bolstered expectations for stronger oil demand, …
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12 May 2025 6:59 pm
EUR/USD Tumbles to 1.1100 as Dollar Soars on US-China Trade Breakthrough
The EUR/USD pair plummeted past 1.1100 on May 12, 2025, as the US Dollar surged following a landmark US-China agreement to slash tariffs by 115% for 90 days, a move unveiled after intense Geneva negotiations. This interim trade ceasefire, aimed at curbing soaring consumer inflation fears, propelled the US Dollar …
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12 May 2025 1:10 pm
U.S. and China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Truce, Markets Rally on De-escalation Hopes
In a significant step toward easing trade tensions, the United States and China announced on Monday a 90-day pause on escalating tariffs, marking a rare moment of collaboration between the world’s two largest economies. The agreement includes mutual reductions in import duties, providing a temporary reprieve from a standoff that …
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