This analysis provides a concise overview of key financial instruments including the US dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Yen (JPY), Pound Sterling (GBP), gold, crude oil, and Bitcoin, along with economic factors influencing their performance. The dollar’s trading range was between 107.96 on Monday, and 108.99 on Friday, with a significant …
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U.S. Stocks Surge as Earnings Optimism, Easing Bank Worries Fuel Risk Appetite
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Gold’s Ascent: A $4,300+ Bet Against the Dollar and Global Stability?
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Will the Euro Crack Under Trade Hopes and Structural Woes?
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Market Analysis
January, 2025
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6 January 2025 6:15 am
Financial Markets Weekly Brief: A Look at Major Currencies, Commodities, and Bitcoin
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4 January 2025 2:35 am
XAU/USD Still Trapped in Wobbly Year’s Start, Ascent Still Likely
The year 2025 began with a mixed bag for gold investors. After a period of volatility, gold prices dipped on Friday, retreating from earlier gains as market sentiment improved. This shift followed a week marked by conflicting signals, reflecting the intricate interplay of economic data and investor sentiment. Gold is …
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3 January 2025 11:04 pm
US Dollar Retreats Amid Improved Risk Appetite
The US dollar weakened on Friday, retreating from recent highs as improved risk sentiment buoyed global markets. This shift in investor sentiment followed positive economic data releases, including stronger-than-expected manufacturing activity and a decline in jobless claims.The US Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing PMI rose to a nine-month high, …
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3 January 2025 10:08 pm
GBP/USD Rebounds Slightly on Friday Amid Mixed Data
The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a modest recovery on Friday, closing above the 1.2400 level. This move coincided with a generally risk-on sentiment in the market.While UK economic data releases, including macroeconomic and consumer credit figures, largely disappointed, their impact on market sentiment was minimal. Conversely, positive US ISM Manufacturing …
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3 January 2025 8:11 pm
Bitcoin: A Geopolitical Asset Reshaping the Global Monetary Order
In 2025, bitcoin has transcended its status as a niche investment to become a pivotal geopolitical asset. Governments and central banks worldwide, from the United States to Switzerland, are actively discussing its role in national reserves. This shift signifies bitcoin’s emergence as a formidable challenger to traditional reserve assets like …
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3 January 2025 7:11 pm
US Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Stabilization
The US manufacturing sector exhibited signs of stabilization in December, as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.3, surpassing the expected reading of 48.4. While still in contraction territory (a reading below 50 indicates contraction), this slight improvement suggests a moderation in the pace of decline.However, …
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3 January 2025 5:52 pm
Dollar Dips But Stays Near Two-Year High Amid Growth Concerns and Global Woes
The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-year high on Friday, despite a slight dip, driven by investor expectations that the growth gap between the U.S. and other economies will continue to widen. Meanwhile, Chinese blue chips experienced their largest weekly decline since 2022, adding to global economic concerns. Dollar …
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3 January 2025 4:38 pm
Oil Prices Steady Amid Weekly Gains, Weather, and Stimulus Expectations
Oil prices remained stable on Friday, with both Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) poised for significant weekly gains. This momentum follows Thursday’s close, which marked the highest levels in over two months for both benchmarks, supported by colder weather in Europe and the U.S., as well as …
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3 January 2025 2:42 pm
European Stocks Decline Amid Focus on Economic Data and U.S. Policy Uncertainty
European markets closed the week on a cautious note, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index slipping 0.2% by 09:22 GMT. Despite the decline, the index remains poised for a 0.7% weekly gain, as light trading activity marked the return of investors from New Year holidays. In country-specific moves, Swiss stocks …
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3 January 2025 12:34 am
Market Drivers; US Session: King USD Rallies Near 2022’s Highs
On the first day of trading in 2025, the US dollar surged to the top of the forex pile as wider markets continue to place a strong bet on the safe haven currency. In a world of unstable economic conditions, traders may not be the largest supporters of the US …
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3 January 2025 12:13 am
A Murky Start to 2025: Dow Jones Stumbles Despite Jobless Claims Decline
The Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbled out of the gate in 2025, delivering a lackluster performance on the first trading day of the year. Despite a decline in US Initial Jobless Claims, which typically signals a healthy labor market, the index failed to sustain early gains, ultimately ending the day …
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2 January 2025 11:57 pm
Mix of Progress After Grim Year of Uncertainty in the US Energy Sector
The U.S. oil and gas sector is at a crossroads. While recent data points to a modest improvement in business activity, a closer look reveals a complex and nuanced picture. The Dallas Fed Energy Survey, for instance, indicated a slight uptick in the company outlook index, suggesting a cautiously optimistic …
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2 January 2025 11:02 pm
USD/JPY Forecast: Bullish Momentum Gains Traction
The USD/JPY currency pair surged towards its December high, driven by a confluence of factors. Expectations of a prolonged period of higher interest rates in the United States, fueled by the potential for a Trump presidency, underpinned the US Dollar. The Federal Reserve, in its December statement, signaled a more …
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