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Market Analysis
January, 2025
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21 January 2025 2:46 am
Market Drivers; US Session
President Trump’s Inauguration and Market Impacts The US dollar started the week on a defensive note as market participants closely monitored President Trump’s Inauguration Day. The inactivity in US markets due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day contributed to the sharp decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY). By Monday, …
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21 January 2025 1:51 am
USD/CAD Weakening: Trump Delays Tariff Blitz, Shifting Trade Winds
The US Dollar (USD) recently experienced a sharp decline against major currencies following reports suggesting a potential shift in the incoming Trump Administration’s trade policy. While the campaign rhetoric heavily emphasized broad-based tariffs of 10-20% on all imports, recent indications point towards a more nuanced approach.Woes as well as concerns …
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21 January 2025 12:55 am
Trump to Unveil “America First” Trade Policy
In his inaugural public appearance as the newly-declared President of the United States, Donald Trump reaffirmed several of his bold campaign promises. Among these, he emphasized his intention to seize control of the Panama Canal and establish an “external revenue service” to collect profits from tariffs his administration plans to …
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20 January 2025 11:49 pm
US Dollar Declines Following Trump’s Remarks
Investors Cash in Amidst Trade Tensions and Holiday LullAfter President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, the US dollar faced a decline as investors cashed in their profits amidst ongoing trade tensions and a holiday pause in bond markets. Early indicators from the incoming administration suggest a deliberate approach to tariffs and fiscal …
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20 January 2025 9:54 pm
Promoting Oil Drilling Prioritized In Trump’s Inaugural Address
President Trump Outlines Vision for a “Golden Age”In his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump presented his vision for ushering America into a “golden age.” Speaking at the Capitol Rotunda, Trump detailed his administration’s “America First” …
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20 January 2025 8:52 pm
XAU/USD Rises Amidst Trump’s Inauguration
Market Response to Trump’s Inauguration Gold prices saw a moderate increase on Monday as market liquidity remained thin following the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. During his inauguration speech, the US dollar experienced a significant dip, reaching a nine-day low, as Trump indicated …
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20 January 2025 7:46 pm
Winds of Legal Trouble for Dogecoin Amid Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a nearly 5% rally on Monday, gaining momentum as Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches. However, the cryptocurrency could be at risk of erasing its recent gains due to an imminent lawsuit uncovered by The Washington Post.Allegations Against Elon Musk’s DOGE The lawsuit alleges that Elon Musk’s Department of …
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20 January 2025 6:04 pm
TikTok Resumes U.S. Operations After Supreme Court Ban, Trump Vows to “Save” Platform
TikTok began restoring its services in the United States on Sunday, hours after the app went offline following a Supreme Court-backed ban. The ban, approved by Congress, required TikTok to divest from its Chinese ownership due to concerns about potential misuse of user data by the Chinese government. Supreme Court …
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20 January 2025 5:40 pm
Trump’s Memecoin Surges to Nearly $11 Billion Market Cap Ahead of Inauguration
The cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant rally ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, with his newly launched digital token, $Trump, taking center stage. The memecoin surged to a market value of approximately $10.8 billion, reflecting heightened investor optimism for a crypto-friendly administration. Memecoin …
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20 January 2025 4:42 pm
Oil Prices Dip Amid Mixed Sentiment Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
Oil prices started the week slightly lower, as markets balanced optimism over tighter supplies against cautious anticipation of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policy announcements. Price Movements Brent crude futures for March delivery fell 0.2% to $80.61 a barrel. WTI crude futures dipped 0.1% to $77.31 a barrel.This decline follows four …
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20 January 2025 2:38 pm
Forex: U.S. Dollar Weakens as Markets Eye Trump’s Inauguration and Global Central Bank Policies
The U.S. dollar started the week on a softer note, retreating from its recent highs as traders await Donald Trump’s inauguration and the accompanying policy announcements. Light trading volumes, driven by the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in the U.S., contributed to subdued activity. Dollar Index Drops The Dollar …
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20 January 2025 1:35 pm
European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Focus on Trump’s Inauguration and Global Events
European stock markets posted modest gains on Monday as investors anticipated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration later in the day, while keeping an eye on global developments like the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market Overview DAX (Germany): +0.1% CAC 40 (France): +0.3% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.1% With U.S. …
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