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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Dollar Climbs, Gold Dips as Fed Signals Caution and Disney Shines
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Disney’s Earnings Magic Lifts US Stocks Despite Fed’s Gloomy Outlook
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Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.25%-4.50% as Tariff Uncertainty Looms
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U.S. Bond Yields Dip as Trade Tensions Ease and U.S.-China Talks Loom
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U.S. Stocks Wobble as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Buoyed by U.S.-China Trade Talk Hopes
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Bitcoin Soars Near S&P 500 Peak, but Gold Ratio Signals Trouble
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Bitcoin Dominance Hits 65%, Signaling Renewed Market Confidence Amid Altcoin Retreat
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European Stocks Trade Mixed as U.S.-China Trade Talks and Fed Policy Meeting Take Center Stage
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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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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6 May 2025 11:16 pm
US Treasury Yields Slide as Tariff Fears and Stagflation Jitters Spark Bond Rush
US Treasury yields are retreating, dipping to 4.301% on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after a successful 10-year bond auction drove up bond values, which move inversely to yields. Despite early gains fueled by strong corporate earnings, tariff concerns and stagflation fears have triggered a surge in bond buying, reshaping market …
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6 May 2025 10:03 pm
USD/CHF Slides as Trump’s Trade Moves, Powell’s Fed, and SNB Rate Cut Bets Weigh
The USD/CHF pair is faltering, slipping below 0.9100 on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as the US Dollar wilts under pressure from President Donald Trump’s trade policies and a looming Federal Reserve decision. Switzerland’s flat inflation and growing expectations for a Swiss National Bank (SNB) rate cut are bolstering the Franc, …
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6 May 2025 9:24 pm
Wall Street Tumbles as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Corporate Panic and Stagflation Fears
US stocks have been declining since the start of trading on Tuesday, influenced by statements from American companies laden with messages of uncertainty regarding the expected impact of the Trump administration’s trade policies and the potential economic damage and losses these companies may face due to customs tariffs.These statements came …
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6 May 2025 8:14 pm
Dollar Dives as Stagflation Fears and Trade Woes Grip Markets
The US Dollar remains under intense downward pressure amid concerns that US trade policies could trigger stagflation in the country. Negative economic data further compounded the currency’s losses, which began at the start of trading on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.The US trade deficit hit a record -$140.5 billion in April, …
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6 May 2025 3:25 pm
Gold Prices Rally on Renewed Tariff Fears, Fed Decision Looms
Gold prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday as renewed U.S. tariff threats rekindled safe-haven demand for the yellow metal, while investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s closely watched policy decision later in the day. As of 02:16 ET (06:16 GMT), spot gold rose 1% to $3,366.95 …
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6 May 2025 12:33 pm
European Stocks Mixed as Trade Uncertainty Lingers, Investors Eye Fed Decision and Earnings
European equity markets traded in a cautious manner on Tuesday, with investors grappling with renewed trade uncertainty, a packed central bank calendar, and ongoing corporate earnings releases. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 was flat. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, rebounding …
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6 May 2025 11:07 am
Gold Prices Surge as Fresh U.S. Tariff Measures Renew Haven Demand Ahead of Fed Meeting
Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Tuesday, as a renewed wave of U.S. tariff announcements underpinned safe-haven demand for the metal, while investors remained on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Spot gold rose 1% to $3,366.95 per ounce by 02:16 …
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6 May 2025 10:11 am
Bitcoin Slips as Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty Cap Momentum
Bitcoin prices edged lower on Tuesday, continuing to trade within a narrow range as market participants remained cautious amid renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and signs of a potential economic slowdown. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 0.4% to $94,375.7 as of 01:32 ET (05:32 GMT), extending its rangebound performance …
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6 May 2025 9:38 am
Oil Prices Rebound Over 1% After Six-Day Slump, But Surplus Concerns Linger
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recovering slightly from sharp losses in the previous session as traders took advantage of lower prices and returning Chinese markets supported buying sentiment. Brent crude rose $0.92 to $61.15 a barrel by 03:09 GMT. WTI crude gained $0.89 to $58.02 a barrel. Key Drivers: Monday’s …
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6 May 2025 4:41 am
Lutnick’s Trade Deal Tease Sparks Hope as US Pushes Global Markets to Open Up
The US is gearing up for a flurry of trade deals, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signaling imminent agreements on May 5, 2025, though details remain elusive. President Donald Trump’s administration is pressing for open markets worldwide, but complex negotiations, particularly with Canada, are clouding the outlook. As markets grapple …
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