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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Market Analysis
July, 2025
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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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17 July 2025 9:47 am
Gold Prices Dip Amid Improved Risk Appetite and Stronger Dollar, While Uncertainty Over Tariffs Remains
Gold prices saw a slight decline during Asian trading on Thursday due to an improvement in risk appetite, following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who downplayed concerns that he would prematurely remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite this, the overall demand for gold remained relatively high, driven by …
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17 July 2025 2:46 am
Daily Earnings Recap: July 16
U.S. Companies (Wall Street)The earnings season on July 16, 2025, showcased notable performances from several U.S. companies, reflecting a mixed market environment influenced by trade tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs reported a standout performance for the second quarter, posting an EPS of $10.91, surpassing expectations of …
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17 July 2025 1:29 am
EUR/USD Bounces Back as Trump’s Fed Threats and Soft US PPI Weaken Dollar
The EUR/USD pair staged a recovery on July 16, 2025, climbing 0.25% to 1.1633 after rebounding from a three-week low of 1.1562. The euro’s advance was fueled by a faltering US Dollar, which faced renewed selling pressure following President Donald Trump’s hints at removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled …
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17 July 2025 12:10 am
Fed Beige Book Signals Economic Caution Amid Flat or Declining Activity
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released on July 16, 2025, paints a cautious picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting flat or weakening activity across most of its 12 districts. Compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from data collected before July 7, the report draws on insights from …
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16 July 2025 11:17 pm
Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for UK Jobs Data and US Retail Sales Amid Dollar Pullback
The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …
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16 July 2025 10:39 pm
WTI and Brent Crude Slide as OPEC+ Supply Surge Overshadows US Inventory Draw
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …
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16 July 2025 9:37 pm
Dow Jones Wavers as Trump’s Push to Oust Fed Chair Powell Sparks Market Jitters
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw early gains on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. However, the rally fizzled as the index retreated to the 44,000 level, rattled by President Donald Trump’s provocative signals about …
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