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May, 2025

• 7 May 2025 11:13 pm

  Fed Stands Firm on Rates, Powell’s Patience Shakes Markets

  

  On May 7, 2025, the US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, a widely anticipated move that underscored its cautious approach amid economic uncertainty. With inflation stubbornly above target and new trade policies stirring volatility, Chair Jerome Powell signaled no rush to cut rates, dampening hopes …

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• 7 May 2025 10:08 pm

  Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.25%-4.50% as Tariff Uncertainty Looms

  

  On May 7, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, aligning with market expectations and marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Following a 25-basis-point cut in December 2024, the Fed’s cautious stance reflects concerns over inflation and the …

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• 7 May 2025 9:26 pm

  U.S. Bond Yields Dip as Trade Tensions Ease and U.S.-China Talks Loom

  

  U.S. Treasury bond yields fell since Wednesday’s market open, driven by improved sentiment around U.S.-China trade tensions and the announcement of upcoming trade talks between the two nations.There’s a direct link between benchmark bond yields and inflation, making any signals about future inflation impactful on yield movements. The scheduled start …

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• 7 May 2025 8:27 pm

  U.S. Stocks Wobble as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Buoyed by U.S.-China Trade Talk Hopes

  

  U.S. stocks showed mixed performance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with New York Stock Exchange shares gaining support from news of a potential breakthrough in the U.S.-China trade dispute.This month’s Fed meeting comes amid uncertainty that makes predicting the central bank’s monetary policy moves nearly impossible. The …

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• 7 May 2025 7:24 pm

  Bitcoin Soars Near S&P 500 Peak, but Gold Ratio Signals Trouble

  

  Bitcoin is charging toward record highs, nearing its strongest level against the S&P 500 on May 7, 2025, but a troubling decline in its gold ratio is flashing warning signs. As the cryptocurrency market buzzes with optimism, Dogecoin’s rally and heightened security practices among Asian traders add to the narrative. …

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• 7 May 2025 1:34 pm

  Bitcoin Dominance Hits 65%, Signaling Renewed Market Confidence Amid Altcoin Retreat

  

  The Bitcoin Dominance Index has surged to 65.09%, marking a significant milestone in the current crypto market cycle. This metric, tracked by TradingView, reflects Bitcoin’s growing command over the broader digital asset landscape, indicating a substantial shift in investor sentiment toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Rising from below 48% in …

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• 7 May 2025 11:26 am

  European Stocks Trade Mixed as U.S.-China Trade Talks and Fed Policy Meeting Take Center Stage

  

  European equity markets opened Wednesday on a mixed note, with investor sentiment supported by renewed hopes of U.S.-China trade negotiations while caution prevailed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, buoyed by optimism surrounding global trade discussions. However, …

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• 7 May 2025 10:54 am

  U.S.-China Trade Talks Set to Resume Amid Tariff War Fallout, Global Markets React

  

  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with China’s top economic policymaker, He Lifeng, in Geneva this weekend, marking the first high-level engagement between the two countries since tensions escalated into a full-blown trade war. The announcement, made late Tuesday by Washington, …

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• 7 May 2025 9:22 am

  Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-China Trade Talks Set to Begin, U.S. Output Outlook Tightens

  

  Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session as the U.S. confirmed the start of formal trade negotiations with China this week. Expectations of tighter domestic crude supplies also supported prices, following warnings from major U.S. shale producers about planned production cuts. As …

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• 7 May 2025 3:35 am

  Fed Poised to Hold Rates as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Economic Tightrope

  

  As the Federal Reserve gears up for concluding its May 6-7, 2025, policy meeting on Wednesday, markets are bracing for another rate hold at 4.25%-4.50%, with only a 3.2% chance of a cut. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, including planned pharmaceutical duties, are casting a long shadow, raising fears …

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• 7 May 2025 2:41 am

  Yen Climbs as Dollar Stumbles Amid Tariff Fears and Falling Treasury Yields

  

  The Japanese Yen is gaining ground, capitalizing on a faltering US Dollar and sliding US Treasury yields on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A successful 10-year Treasury auction has driven up bond values, inversely pushing yields down and bolstering the Yen’s rise. With US trade policies stoking stagflation fears, the USD/JPY …

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• 7 May 2025 1:39 am

  Gold Hits Two-Week High as Tariff Fears and Fed Watch Grip Markets

  

  Gold is roaring back, climbing 2.9% to $3,431.14 per ounce on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, its highest since April 22. Fueled by China’s post-holiday buying spree and jitters over looming US pharmaceutical tariffs, the yellow metal is defying a struggling US Dollar. With the Federal Reserve’s policy decision looming, investors …

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• 7 May 2025 12:37 am

  Carney Stands Firm Against Trump’s Tariff Threats as Trade Talks Begin

  

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump locked horns in a tense White House summit on May 6, 2025, as trade disputes and Trump’s provocative rhetoric took center stage. Carney, rebuffing Trump’s repeated calls to make Canada the “51st US state,” declared his nation “not for sale,” …

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