Global markets experienced a significant downturn following the announcement of new tariffs and the threat of further tariffs on various countries. This move has sent ripples of uncertainty across the global economy, impacting stock markets, currencies, and business strategies.Market Tremors:Major stock indices in the US, Europe, and Asia all declined, …
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Market Analysis
February, 2025
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3 February 2025 6:59 pm
US Manufacturing PMI Surpasses Expectations, Dollar Reacts
The US manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience in January, exceeding market forecasts and bolstering the US dollar. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a Manufacturing PMI of 50.9, up from 49.3 in December and surpassing the anticipated 49.8. This reading signifies expansion in the manufacturing sector, a welcome development after …
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3 February 2025 5:35 pm
Semiconductor Stocks Decline Amid Trade War Fears
Semiconductor stocks tumbled on Monday as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China intensified trade tensions, sparking investor uncertainty. Key Market Moves Nvidia (NVDA): Down 2% AMD (AMD): Down 1.6% Broadcom (AVGO): Down 2% Qualcomm (QCOM): Down 1.9% Texas Instruments (TXN): Down 1.4% Intel (INTC): Down 1.4% TSMC: …
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3 February 2025 3:35 pm
Dollar Surges as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Safe-Haven Demand
The U.S. dollar soared on Monday, hitting a three-week high after President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Key Moves in the Currency Market Dollar Index: Up 1% to 109.305 (09:30 GMT), after touching a three-week high. Chinese Yuan (Offshore): Fell to a record low against the …
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3 February 2025 2:13 pm
Oil Prices Rise as Trump Tariffs Fuel Supply Concerns
Oil prices climbed on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, raising fears of potential supply disruptions. However, concerns over a broader trade war limiting global economic growth capped gains. Key Oil Price Moves: Brent crude futures rose 1.03% to $76.45 per barrel (0933 …
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3 February 2025 12:56 pm
European Markets Drop as Trump Tariffs Spark Global Selloff
European stocks retreated sharply on Monday, mirroring a global selloff as investors feared an escalating trade war after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Market Reaction: STOXX 600 index fell 1.4% by 0810 GMT S&P 500 futures dropped 1.3%, signaling a weak Wall Street …
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3 February 2025 11:46 am
Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Dollar Soars on Trump Tariffs
Gold prices fell on Monday, pulling back from record highs as the U.S. dollar surged following President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Market Reaction: Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $2,780.56 per ounce Gold futures (April contract) declined 0.8% to $2,810.30 per ounce Spot gold had …
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3 February 2025 10:52 am
Bitcoin and Cryptos Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Stoke Risk Aversion
Cryptocurrency markets tumbled sharply on Monday, as risk appetite took a hit following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. Market Impact: Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted 10% to $91,695.8 Ethereum (ETH) slumped 22.7% to $2,434.84 $TRUMP memecoin, launched by Trump in January, hit …
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3 February 2025 2:22 am
Weekly market recap: Was the greenback the biggest gainer last week?
US Dollar ended last week higher buoyed several market drivers, including concerns of Trump’s administration tariffs, Federal Reserve Bank rate decision and its chief Jerome Powell’s statements, and US data of inflation and spending. Such market drivers were impactful om the greenback and all other traded assets in global financial …
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January, 2025
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31 January 2025 11:34 pm
US dollar continues to rise on tariff concerns
US Dollar Continues to Rise Due to Tariff ConcernsThe US dollar continues its ascent, driven by anticipated US tariff threats, which may take effect on February 1st.These threats include those reiterated by US President Donald Trump since his official inauguration speech, stating his intention to impose a 25% tariff on …
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31 January 2025 10:29 pm
Eurozone Inflation Expectations Tick Up as ECB Eases Policy
Eurozone inflation expectations continued to rise in December, according to recent surveys from the European Central Bank. Consumer inflation expectations for the next 12 months increased for the third consecutive month, while professional forecasters revised upward their projections for both this year and next.The ECB’s Consumer Expectations Survey revealed that …
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31 January 2025 10:21 pm
Canadian Dollar Recovers After Tariff Threat Retreat
The Canadian Dollar staged a significant recovery on Friday, appreciating 0.65% against the US Dollar. This rebound followed a brief plunge to fresh multi-year lows triggered by the announcement of potential tariffs on Canadian goods. While the threat of immediate tariffs has been temporarily alleviated, concerns remain, and the Canadian …
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31 January 2025 8:11 pm
Global Traders Navigate Disruption with New Supply Chain Strategies
Supply chain disruptions have become increasingly prevalent, forcing businesses worldwide to re-evaluate their strategies. A key response has been the rise of “nearshoring,” where companies source goods and services from closer geographical locations. While this approach offers potential benefits, it also presents limitations. For example, while local coffee chains may …
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