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July, 2025

• 18 July 2025 12:07 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Yen in Focus As Markets Brace for Inflation Data and Elections

  

  The US Dollar regained momentum on Thursday, reversing a prior dip as investors digested upbeat US data while monitoring trade developments and central bank tensions. With a packed Friday agenda, July 18, the market stands at a crossroads—can the Dollar’s strength persist, or will new data shift the tide?US Dollar …

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• 17 July 2025 11:42 pm

  Dollar/Yen Rises Steadily Backed by Strong Data

  

  The US Dollar reached its highest level in about four weeks, fueled by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates soon, amid ongoing improvements in economic conditions.Weekly unemployment claims dropped more than expected to a three-month low, while June retail sales rose above forecasts. The Philadelphia …

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• 17 July 2025 10:46 pm

  Fed’s Daly Keeps Options Open: Rate Cut in Sight or Still Distant?

  

  Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco leader Mary C. Daly hinted on Thursday that a July rate cut remains possible but offered no strong push for it, as inflation concerns linger despite economic resilience. With price stability elusive, the central bank faces a balancing act—can rates hold steady, or will …

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• 17 July 2025 9:41 pm

  Crypto Surge: Can Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Keep Recent Momentum?

  

  Cryptocurrency markets are buzzing on Thursday, with Bitcoin holding steady at $118,612.16 (-0.49%) and Ether climbing 3.61% to $3,397.60, driven by record-breaking ETF inflows. As institutional interest grows, the question looms—can this rally sustain, or will volatility strike?ETF Inflows Fuel Market RallyEther ETFs smashed records with a staggering $727 million …

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• 17 July 2025 8:44 pm

  Can USD/CHF Break Higher Amid Fed’s Hawkish Stance?

  

  The US Dollar is strengthening against the Swiss Franc, with USD/CHF gaining ground on Thursday as robust US economic data and a hawkish central bank outlook boost demand for US yields. Trading above 0.8000, the pair shows signs of a bullish shift—can it push past key resistance or face a …

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• 17 July 2025 7:48 pm

  Gold’s Retreat: Can XAU/USD Hold Firm Amid Fed’s Hawkish Grip?

  

  Gold prices are slipping on Thursday, with XAU/USD pulling back 0.6% to trade near $3,330, as central bank officials signal a cautious stance on rate cuts. Bolstered by strong US economic data, the yellow metal faces pressure—can it find support at $3,300 or slide further?Fed’s Hawkish Tone Weighs on GoldFocus …

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• 17 July 2025 4:40 pm

  U.S. Retail Sales Show Strong Growth in June, Exceeding Expectations

  

  U.S. Retail Sales rose by 0.6% on a monthly basis in June, reaching a total of $720.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s report released on Thursday. This increase came after a 0.9% decrease in May and surpassed market expectations, which had forecast a more modest 0.1% rise. On …

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• 17 July 2025 4:37 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Report: Initial Claims Fall, Continuing Claims Rise

  

  The latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released on Thursday showed a mixed picture of the labor market, with Initial Jobless Claims falling slightly, while Continuing Jobless Claims edged higher. For the week ending July 12, the number of new applications for unemployment insurance dropped to 221,000, …

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• 17 July 2025 3:31 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Earnings Reports and Trade Tensions Weigh on Markets

  

  U.S. stock index futures traded largely steady on Thursday as investors awaited a fresh wave of corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty over trade policies and Federal Reserve actions. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped by 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 6 points, or 0.1%, …

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• 17 July 2025 1:47 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Steady as U.S. House Advances Crypto Legislation Amid Volatility

  

  Bitcoin remained largely steady on Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives cleared a crucial procedural hurdle to open debate on a suite of crypto bills after a nine-hour deadlock. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 0.2% higher, reaching $118,747.50 as of 02:25 ET (06:25 GMT). Bitcoin had surged to record …

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• 17 July 2025 11:51 am

  European Stocks Rise Amid Earnings Reports and Trade Uncertainty

  

  European stocks experienced a positive rally on Thursday, with investors focused on a steady stream of new corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX in Germany gained 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France rose by 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …

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• 17 July 2025 10:58 am

  Oil Prices Rebound on Strong Economic Data and Easing Trade Tensions

  

  Oil prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, recovering from declines in the previous three sessions, driven by stronger-than-expected economic data from major oil consumers and signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and key global players. Brent crude futures rose by 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.76 per …

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• 17 July 2025 10:24 am

  U.K. Labor Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises, Pay Growth Slows, Increasing Likelihood of Further Rate Cuts

  

  The U.K. labor market showed signs of weakening in May, with the unemployment rate climbing to 4.7%, surpassing expectations and marking its highest level since June 2021. This increase was higher than the anticipated 4.6% for the period, signaling a slight deterioration in the labor market dynamics. Additionally, pay growth, …

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