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The State Department’s planned $400 million purchase of “Armoured Teslas” has hit a roadblock. A 2025 procurement forecast, initially listing the purchase, was recently updated to remove Tesla’s name and instead specify “Armoured Electric Vehicles.” This change follows reports of potential conflict of interest due to Elon Musk’s prominent role …
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20 October, 2025 3:56 am
Market weekly wrap: Government shutdown could have an end soon
Markets kicked off last week on a cautious note after President Donald Trump announced late Friday a…
18 October, 2025 12:17 am
Wall Street Bounces Back: Dow Surges as Trade Hopes and Fed Bets Lift Market Mood
After a turbulent week marked by financial sector jitters and political uncertainty, the Dow Jones I…
17 October, 2025 11:28 pm
Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
Gold’s meteoric rise hit a speed bump on Friday, slipping 2% from its all-time high after U.S. Presi…
17 October, 2025 10:10 pm
Washington Stalemate Deepens: U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 17 Days With No End in Sight
The United States government shutdown entered its 17th day on Friday, making it the third-longest in…
17 October, 2025 9:24 pm
Euro Holds Firm as France Restores Political Calm, While UK Faces Fiscal Strain
The euro remained stable on Friday, supported by renewed political calm in France after recent tensi…
17 October, 2025 8:39 pm
Bitcoin’s October Slump Fuels Hope for a Major Comeback
Bitcoin’s price dropped again in October, stirring memories of past downturns that often came just b…
17 October, 2025 7:32 pm
Washington Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Small Banks in Bid to Boost Lending
U.S. regulators are preparing a proposal aimed at giving community banks more room to lend by easing…
17 October, 2025 7:03 pm
Swiss Franc Rises as Global Trade Worries and Rate Cut Bets Pressure the US Dollar
Trade Tensions and Rate Cut Bets Push the Dollar DownThe US Dollar is facing significant downward pr…
17 October, 2025 3:20 pm
U.S. Futures Extend Losses as Regional Bank Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
U.S. stock index futures slipped further on Friday, extending the previous session’s selloff as rene…
17 October, 2025 12:57 pm
Oil Prices Slip as Trump–Putin Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
Crude on Track for 3% Weekly LossOil prices extended their decline on Friday, heading toward a weekl…
Market Analysis
February, 2025
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13 February 2025 7:17 pm
Meta’s Thriving While Big Tech Companies Struggle
Big Tech’s 2025 is a story of headwinds. Giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Apple grapple with missed targets and stock declines. Yet, Meta defies the trend, riding a 24% stock surge. The key? A strategic, inward-focused AI gambit.While others chase external clients, Meta’s AI investments directly fuel its core: …
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13 February 2025 5:46 pm
U.S. Producer Prices Surge in January, Strengthening Fed’s Higher-for-Longer Stance
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing concerns that inflation is reaccelerating and pushing back expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts to the second half of 2025. According to Thursday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report: The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.4% …
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13 February 2025 4:08 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Trade Flat Amid Ukraine Peace Talks, Inflation Data in Focus
U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors assessed potential peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, alongside upcoming inflation data and corporate earnings reports. As of 10:10 GMT: Dow Jones Futures fell 10 points (-0.1%) S&P 500 Futures dropped 1 point (-0.1%) Nasdaq 100 Futures edged up …
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13 February 2025 2:49 pm
U.S. Dollar Retreats as Euro Rallies on Ukraine Peace Hopes
The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday, while the euro gained, as optimism grew over a potential resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict following discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of both nations. As of 09:25 GMT, the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of …
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13 February 2025 1:49 pm
Gold Prices Stay Near Record Highs Amid Peace Talks and Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday, holding close to record levels despite a broader risk-on sentiment in financial markets fueled by renewed hopes for a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. The yellow metal’s strength was primarily driven by a weaker U.S. dollar, which declined even after January’s …
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13 February 2025 12:55 pm
European Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Nestlé Earnings and U.S.-Russia Peace Talks
European stocks surged to a record high on Thursday, driven by strong earnings from Nestlé and growing market optimism over potential peace talks between the United States and Russia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. As of 08:13 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.5%, extending its record-breaking rally …
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13 February 2025 10:58 am
Oil Prices Decline Amid Potential Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Inflation Concerns
Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled potential progress toward a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. The possibility of an agreement raised expectations that U.S. sanctions on Russian crude could be lifted, increasing global oil supply. Meanwhile, a higher-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation …
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13 February 2025 2:09 am
BoC Meeting Minutes Reveal Canada’s Monetary Policy Challenge
The Bank of Canada faces a complex challenge. Recent meeting minutes reveal that potential US tariffs are a central concern, prompting a pre-emptive rate cut to bolster economic activity. The council, including figures like Governor Tiff Macklem, are now carefully monitoring the economic landscape.Inflationary Pressures and the Risk of ContagionWhile …
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13 February 2025 1:21 am
Is Bitcoin’s Rebound A Sign of Shifting Tides?
Bitcoin’s recent price action has sparked considerable interest, particularly its swift recovery after an initial dip triggered by unexpectedly high U.S. inflation data. This rebound, coupled with other market dynamics, raises questions about the forces currently shaping the cryptocurrency landscape.Inflation’s Impact and the Fed’s HawkishnessThe release of stronger-than-anticipated Consumer Price …
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13 February 2025 12:31 am
Gold’s Wild Week: XAU/USD recovers 0.20% after diving on hot CPI report
Gold prices recovered 0.20% and are trading at $2,902 per ounce after having experienced a tumultuous week, swinging from record highs to significant losses. The precious metal’s roller-coaster ride reflects the complex interplay of economic data, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical risks. Gold Prices Chart – Source: TradingView Stronger-than-expected US …
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12 February 2025 11:14 pm
Wall Street’s Latest Earnings Season: A Story of Two Realities
US companies have delivered a robust earnings season, exceeding expectations and demonstrating significant growth. However, this positive performance has been overshadowed by broader economic concerns, leaving investors hesitant and stock prices subdued. This disconnect between strong earnings and market reaction reveals a complex interplay of factors influencing investor sentiment.Strong Earnings, …
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12 February 2025 10:22 pm
Rate Cuts Sharply Dimmed Following Hot CPI Report, Powell’s Hawkish Rhetoric
Expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts have taken a significant hit following the release of a hotter-than-anticipated inflation report for January and subsequent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Market predictions have undergone a dramatic shift, now suggesting a rate cut is highly unlikely before September of this year, …
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