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July, 2025

  • 22 July 2025 9:14 pm

    Trump Targets Powell: Fed Chair’s Exit Looms in 8 Months

    US President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, predicting Powell’s departure from the central bank within eight months. Speaking at a White House meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22, 2025, Trump called for lower interest rates and questioned the Fed’s …

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  • 22 July 2025 8:19 pm

    Trump Targets Fed’s Powell Over Housing Woes, Cites High Interest Rates

    On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a meeting with Philippines President Bongbong Marcos, blaming high interest rates for housing market struggles. This latest outburst follows weeks of the White House openly challenging the Fed’s political independence, as …

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  • 22 July 2025 7:14 pm

    Gold Surges Past $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Concerns Boost Safe-Haven Appeal

    Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain by 2:57 PM EEST, driven by escalating trade disputes and doubts over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. This rally sparks a key question—can gold maintain its upward trajectory, or will competing assets cap …

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  • 22 July 2025 5:39 pm

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Comments on Trade Deals, Tariffs, and U.S. Economic Growth

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has provided insight into the ongoing trade negotiations and future economic outlook, revealing plans for upcoming announcements of trade deals. Speaking to Fox Business on Tuesday, Bessent emphasized that there is no reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down, despite increasing pressure surrounding …

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  • 22 July 2025 4:17 pm

    European Shares Drop Amid Earnings Mixed Bag and U.S. Tariff Concerns

    European stocks faced a down day on Tuesday, with corporate earnings reports mixed and investors increasingly anxious ahead of key tariff negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners. The Euro STOXX 600 index extended its losses, down by 0.6%, while bourses in Germany and France declined 1.1% and 0.8%, …

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  • 22 July 2025 1:37 pm

    Bitcoin Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Tariff Uncertainty

    Bitcoin took a step back on Tuesday, leading a broader decline in cryptocurrency prices as investors cashed in on the recent stellar run-up in digital asset prices. After hitting record highs over $123,000, Bitcoin’s recent rally faced a sharp pullback, with the token dropping 1% to $117,210.3 by 01:40 ET …

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  • 22 July 2025 12:25 pm

    Oil Prices Slide Amid U.S.-EU Trade Tensions and Rising Supply

    Oil prices saw a slight decline on Tuesday as growing concerns over the escalating trade war between the U.S. and the European Union weighed on market sentiment, potentially curbing future fuel demand growth and affecting global economic activity. As of 0658 GMT, Brent crude futures fell by 28 cents, or …

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  • 22 July 2025 11:47 am

    Gold Prices Dip Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Expectations

    Gold prices fell slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday, retreating from the one-month high seen in the previous session. The pullback came amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs and interest rates, which continue to bolster haven demand for gold and other precious metals. Spot gold dropped 0.2% to $3,389.39 …

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  • 22 July 2025 2:36 am

    EUR/USD Rises Amid Trade Tensions and ECB Policy Outlook

    EUR/USD climbed 0.50% to 1.1694, rebounding from a daily low of 1.1614, as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped 0.67% to 97.806. Falling U.S. Treasury yields at 4.64% and looming August 1 U.S. tariff deadlines spurred dollar outflows, boosting the pair. Investors await EU PMI data and U.S. housing and …

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  • 22 July 2025 12:40 am

    U.S. Sectors Face Downgrades Amid Policy Uncertainty

    Fitch Ratings downgraded 25% of U.S. industry sectors to “deteriorating,” citing unclear trade and tariff policies under the Trump administration. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) at 97.806, down 0.67%, reflects market caution, with EUR/USD at 1.1700 (+0.4%) and GBP/USD at 1.3600 (+0.3%). Copper futures, up 0.65% to $5.6410 per pound, …

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  • 22 July 2025 12:07 am

    Corporate Ethereum Surge Drives Blockchain Momentum

    On Monday, Ethereum traded at $3,734.50, down 0.64% (-$24.00), consolidating within an ascending triangle after a 25.54% weekly gain. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) stood at $116,941, down 0.39%, ranging between $116,000 and $120,000. Corporate adoption of Ethereum, fueled by its decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure, influences the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) at 97.878, …

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  • 21 July 2025 11:48 pm

    Crude Prices Slide Amid Global Supply Surge Fears

    Crude oil prices faced downward pressure, with August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) declining 0.29% to $65.85 per barrel and Brent crude (UKOIL) dropping 0.29% to $68.97 per barrel. Concerns over a global oil supply glut, driven by potential increases in Iraqi and Saudi exports, outweighed support from EU sanctions on …

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  • 21 July 2025 10:52 pm

    Is Powell Taking a Blow Below the Belt? Fresh Criminal Allegations Ignite Fed Firestorm

    On Monday, July 21, 2025, global markets reeled as President Donald Trump, labeling Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “a failure,” fueled a criminal referral by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, accusing Powell of perjury over a $2.5 billion Fed renovation. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.67% to 97.806 from 98.462, …

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