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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EUR/USD Retreats as ECB Signals Policy Pause
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Oil Prices Slip as U.S. Fuel Stockpiles Rise, Saudi Price Cuts Add Pressure
Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session as rising U.S…
The Euro’s Moment? Weak US Data and ECB Action Set the Stage
The euro strengthened against the US dollar, with the EUR/USD pair climbing above 1.14. This shift c…
Post ADP Data: USD/JPY Decline Highlights Yen’s Strength, Economic Shifts
The Japanese Yen is gaining momentum against a faltering US Dollar, with the USD/JPY pair dropping b…
Uncertainty Fuels Gold’s Surge as US Data Signals Slowdown
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Explainer: What Implications China’s Economic Slowdown Could Have On World Markets
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Bulgaria and Ukraine: Eurozone Ambitions and Economic Alignment
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Will the ECB Cut Rates Again? More About Opportunities, Challenges for the Eurozone
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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6 May 2025 11:16 pm
US Treasury Yields Slide as Tariff Fears and Stagflation Jitters Spark Bond Rush
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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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6 May 2025 3:48 am
Trump’s Trade Rhetoric Rocks Markets as Powell’s Fed Faces Data Deluge
President Donald Trump’s erratic trade signals are rattling global markets, sending shockwaves through currencies and equities as investors grapple with uncertainty. Mixed US and European economic data, released on May 5, 2025, have only deepened the volatility, with trade tensions poised to dictate price action. As Federal Reserve Chair Jerome …
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6 May 2025 1:40 am
GBP/JPY Stalls Near 191.00: Neutral Signals Clash as Trade Tensions Loom
The GBP/JPY pair is treading water near 191.00, barely budging after Monday’s European session on May 5, 2025. Caught in a tight range, the pair reflects a market paralyzed by indecision, with mixed technical signals and global trade uncertainties clouding the outlook. As the UK and Japan navigate shifting economic …
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6 May 2025 12:10 am
EUR/USD Drifts Near 1.1300 as Markets Brace for Fed’s Rate Decision
The EUR/USD pair is languishing around 1.1300, trapped in a listless consolidation as traders fixate on the Federal Reserve’s looming rate decision on May 6-7, 2025. With European data taking a backseat and trade policy uncertainties swirling, the pair struggles to find direction. Here’s why EUR/USD is stuck, what’s shaping …
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