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February, 2025

• 24 February 2025 8:47 pm

  BoE’s Cautious Approach Boosts Pound, US Data Disappoints

  

  The Pound Sterling (GBP) has advanced against other currencies as investors anticipate a more measured approach to monetary easing from the Bank of England (BoE). Strong UK retail sales, higher-than-expected January inflation (CPI) data, and robust wage growth in the three months to December have led traders to reduce their …

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• 24 February 2025 7:37 pm

  Is Gold’s Bullish Momentum Targeting New Heights?

  

  Gold markets continue to exhibit strong bullish momentum, currently testing all-time highs. Despite a minor initial pullback on Monday, the market quickly rebounded, signaling underlying strength and positive sentiment. This price action reinforces the prevailing bullish outlook for gold.A breakout to the upside appears increasingly likely. Should this occur, there’s …

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• 24 February 2025 4:13 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await Nvidia’s Earnings Report

  

  U.S. stock futures moved higher on Monday, signaling a modest rebound from last week’s losses. Investors are closely watching Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) highly anticipated earnings report, scheduled for release after the market closes on Wednesday. Market Overview (as of 05:30 ET / 10:30 GMT): Dow futures rose 294 points (+0.7%) …

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• 24 February 2025 3:12 pm

  Oil Prices Drop as Markets Await Ukraine Peace Talks and Iraqi Exports Resumption

  

  Oil prices extended their losses on Monday as investors closely monitored diplomatic efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine and assessed the potential impact of resumed crude exports from northern Iraq. Market Overview: Brent crude fell by $0.14 (-0.2%), trading at $74.29 per barrel by 08:43 GMT. West Texas Intermediate …

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• 24 February 2025 1:44 pm

  Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs Amid U.S. Economic, Tariff Concerns

  

  Gold prices traded flat-to-lower on Monday, remaining close to recent record highs, as safe-haven demand surged amid growing uncertainty over the U.S. economy and potential trade tariffs. Key Market Moves Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,940.18 per ounce, while April gold futures remained flat at $2,952.97 per ounce (as of …

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• 24 February 2025 11:02 am

  Bitcoin Slips as Investors Weigh Fed Policy and Bybit Hack Fallout

  

  Bitcoin extended its decline on Monday, following a 1% drop last week, as investors exercised caution amid U.S. interest rate uncertainty and concerns over a major security breach at Bybit. Key Market Moves Bitcoin dropped 0.8% to $95,610.2 (as of 6:22 GMT), pressured by Fed rate policy uncertainty and negative …

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• 23 February 2025 9:03 pm

  Weekly Market Recap: A Whirlwind of Data, Geopolitics

  

  A complex interplay of economic data, geopolitical developments, and central bank pronouncements prevailed, resulting in shifts across various asset classes. From fluctuating Treasury yields and evolving sector leadership to the resurgence of European equities, the steady ascend of gold prices, and fresh sanctions impacting commodities, investors navigated a landscape rife …

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• 22 February 2025 12:20 am

  Geopolitical Tensions: The Driving Force Behind Oil Prices

  

  Oil futures saw a decline following U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments on maintaining sanctions against Russia. His phone conversations with European leaders after meetings in Riyadh highlighted that no peace agreement would be forced on Ukraine and that sanctions on Russia wouldn’t be lifted soon. This has led …

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• 21 February 2025 11:06 pm

  Dollar ollar Holds Ground Amidst Mixed Economic Signals

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading around 106.50, maintaining minor gains despite recent economic data painting a mixed picture of the US economy. This level suggests the dollar is holding its ground, but the data raises questions about the strength of the US economy relative to other major …

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• 21 February 2025 10:07 pm

  Nvidia Earnings: Less Market-Moving Power?

  

  Nvidia’s upcoming fourth-quarter earnings release is highly anticipated, but the semiconductor giant’s results may not hold the same market-moving weight they once did. This shift reflects broader market dynamics and the evolving role of Nvidia within the tech landscape.Several factors contribute to this change. The influence of the “Magnificent Seven,” …

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• 21 February 2025 9:08 pm

  Is Gold Price’s Recent Dip a Sign of Trouble or Opportunity?

  

  Gold is down -0.06%, trading at $ 2,937.36 per ounce. Gold prices experienced a slight dip on Friday, a natural correction after reaching record highs earlier in the week. However, this short-term fluctuation does not diminish the overall upward trend, with gold poised for an eighth consecutive weekly gain. This …

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• 21 February 2025 7:56 pm

  US Manufacturing Shows Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainties

  

  Recent data reveals a mixed picture of US economic activity. The S&P Global Composite PMI for February dipped to 50.4, signaling a slight weakening in overall private sector activity compared to January’s 52.7. However, within this composite, the Manufacturing PMI bucked the trend, edging up from 51.2 to 51.6, indicating …

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• 21 February 2025 7:07 pm

  GBP/USD Pulls Back After Reaching New Highs

  

  The GBP/USD pair experienced a pullback after reaching a year-to-date high of 1.2678 and testing the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 1.2658. The pair subsequently stabilized near 1.2660. This movement occurred despite positive UK retail sales data for January, which showed a 1.7% month-over-month increase, exceeding expectations. US economic …

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