The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) is poised to release its January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a critical economic indicator that provides insights into the health of the U.S. labour market. The consensus forecast anticipates an increase of around 170,000 jobs, following a 256,000 increase in December. This report …
Read More »European Stocks Hold Steady as Investors Weigh Trade Optimism and Earnings
European equities opened broadly stable on Monday, as investors balanced cautious optimism over easi…
Gold Pulls Back from Record Highs as Trade Optimism Tempers Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices retreated from record highs in Asian trading on Tuesday, pressured by profit-taking and …
Bitcoin Retreats as ‘Uptober’ Optimism Fades Despite Improved Global Sentiment
Bitcoin extended losses on Tuesday, reversing a brief weekend recovery as crypto markets failed to f…
Dollar’s Dilemma Amidst Powell’s Blackout, Trump’s Noise
The US Dollar (USD) is currently mired in a period of intense uncertainty, trapped between two power…
Beyond Washington: Are Global Policymakers Now Driving Trading Portfolios?
The new trading week has opened with global markets locked in a state of unsettling indecision, char…
U.S. Stocks Surge as Earnings Optimism, Easing Bank Worries Fuel Risk Appetite
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Monday, October 20, 2025, driven by a broad-based rally fueled …
Gold’s Ascent: A $4,300+ Bet Against the Dollar and Global Stability?
Gold is on a meteoric rise, currently trading at a record high of $4,366.415 per ounce (XAU/USD), dr…
As Global Growth Stumbles, IMF: Time to Ditch the Policy Playbook That’s Failing Us
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Will the Euro Crack Under Trade Hopes and Structural Woes?
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Explainer: Why Australia Considers Rare Earth Standoff As A Chance
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Market Analysis
February, 2025
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6 February 2025 9:57 pm
Decoding Looming NFP Report: A Deep Dive into the Numbers and Market Implications
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6 February 2025 8:45 pm
BoE Cuts Rates, Warns of Inflation, Slashes Growth Forecast
The Bank of England recently cut interest rates to 4.5% from 4.75% and significantly lowered its economic growth forecast for 2025 from 1.5% to 0.75%. While they upgraded growth predictions for 2026 and 2027, they also warned of rising inflation due to increased energy and water bills, potentially reaching 3.7% …
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6 February 2025 7:01 pm
GBP Tumbles After Rates Slashed
The British Pound (GBP) plummeted against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, shedding nearly 1% after the Bank of England (BoE) delivered a surprise interest rate cut. The GBP/USD pair tumbled to a low of 1.2359, reflecting the market’s reaction to the BoE’s unexpectedly dovish stance and subsequent forecasts of …
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6 February 2025 3:56 pm
European Stocks Rise as Investors Await BoE Rate Decision and Earnings Reports
European stock markets advanced on Thursday, with investors keeping a close watch on the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming rate decision and digesting a wave of corporate earnings reports. Germany’s DAX: +0.8% France’s CAC 40: +0.6% UK’s FTSE 100: +1.2% Bank of England Expected to Cut Rates The BoE is …
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6 February 2025 2:47 pm
Oil Prices Recover Slightly After Saudi Price Hike
Oil prices edged up on Thursday, partially recovering from the previous day’s drop, after Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company raised its March crude prices sharply. However, the gains barely made a dent in the significant decline of Brent crude the day before. Oil Price Movements Brent Crude Futures: $74.89 (+0.4%) …
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6 February 2025 1:54 pm
Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Gold prices maintained a steady upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, staying close to their record highs as fears surrounding the U.S.-China trade war continue to fuel demand for safe-haven assets. Gold Market Update Spot Gold: $2,869.17 (+0.1%) Gold Futures (April): $2,887.90 (-0.2%) Record High: $2,882.53 (hit on Wednesday) …
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6 February 2025 12:27 pm
Bitcoin Holds Steady as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Weigh on Market
Bitcoin remained largely stable on Friday, reflecting muted risk appetite amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) reported its fourth consecutive quarterly loss, though it continued expanding its Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin Market Update Bitcoin (BTC/USD): $97,742.7 (-0.3%) as of 00:35 ET (05:35 GMT) Market Sentiment: …
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6 February 2025 2:48 am
Gold Prices Peak, Face Fresh Challenges
Gold’s relentless climb has propelled it to unprecedented heights, reaching a record peak. However, this impressive rally has also triggered overbought conditions, raising the specter of a potential pullback. While the long-term bullish trend remains intact, traders are now closely monitoring key support levels for signs of a potential correction. …
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6 February 2025 1:31 am
USD/JPY Freefall: 1.13% Drop Signals Deeper Downtrend
The USD/JPY currency pair experienced a significant drop, falling 1.13% to 152.59. This sharp decline occurred as the pair decisively broke through both the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and the Ichimoku Cloud (Kumo), signaling a strengthening downtrend and potential appreciation of the Japanese Yen.The 175-pip drop on Wednesday confirms …
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6 February 2025 12:33 am
Fed’s Goolsbee Highlights Supply Chain Threats, Including Tariffs, as Inflation Risk
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee warned Wednesday that threats to supply chains, such as tariffs, pose a challenge to the Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation. He emphasized the difficulty in predicting the impact of such disruptions and how they could complicate the Fed’s goal of achieving a 2% …
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5 February 2025 11:18 pm
Dow Soars 200 Points on Jobs Data and Market Optimism
A surge of positive momentum swept across Wall Street on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring 200 points higher. This impressive rally was fueled by a potent cocktail of encouraging economic data and a resurgence of market optimism. Leading the charge was a surprisingly robust ADP National Employment …
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5 February 2025 9:58 pm
UK Economic Maze: The Bank of England Faces Interest Rate Dilemma
BoE will likely decide to cut interest rates for the third time since the pandemic, with a 0.25 percentage point (25 basis point) reduction expected at its February meeting. This would lower the base rate from 4.75%. Easing inflation, slow economic growth, and a softening labor market support this move.The …
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5 February 2025 9:46 pm
US Stocks Rally, Led by Nvidia, Despite Alphabet’s Earnings and AMD Stumbles
US stocks recovered from losses on Wednesday to close higher, fueled by a surge in Nvidia shares, even as Alphabet and AMD faced headwinds. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.2%, while the benchmark S&P 500 added 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the gains, rising 0.7%, or more …
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