The Euro (EUR) faced renewed pressure against both the Japanese Yen (JPY) and the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, at 08:31 PM +04, as the EUR/JPY pair dropped 0.5% to hover around 163.00, marking its second consecutive session of declines, while EUR/USD held steady near 1.1200 with minor gains. This …
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Oil Surges Above $115 as Middle East Conflict Escalates, Supply Disruptions Deepen, and Hormuz Strait Risks Intensify
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Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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15 May 2025 7:35 pm
Can Gold Hold Above $3,200 as Weak PPI Data Fuels Rate Cut Hopes?
Gold prices rebounded above the $3,200 mark on Thursday, gaining 1.22% to trade at $3,217 during the North American session, as weaker-than-expected US economic data revived speculation of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for April unexpectedly dropped by 0.5% month-over-month, missing forecasts of a 0.2% rise, …
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15 May 2025 6:45 pm
Is the Eurozone’s Growth Stumbling Amid Trade Tensions and Global Slowdowns?
Economic growth in the Eurozone fell short of expectations in the first quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by a modest 0.3% compared to the previous quarter, according to official data released on May 15, 2025, at 07:44 PM +04. This figure, slightly below the initial estimate of 0.4% reported …
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15 May 2025 4:28 pm
Wall Street Futures Slip as Focus Shifts to Economic Data and Walmart Earnings
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday, easing from a strong week-to-date rally as investors awaited fresh inflation readings and retail sales data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 135 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 …
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15 May 2025 2:43 pm
Bitcoin Holds Near Highs Amid Fed Uncertainty, eToro’s Nasdaq Debut Sparks Industry Optimism
Bitcoin extended its pullback on Thursday, but the world’s largest cryptocurrency remained supported above the crucial $100,000 mark, as markets remained cautiously optimistic ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. As of 02:02 ET (06:02 GMT), Bitcoin slipped 1.3% to $102,422.5, retreating …
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15 May 2025 1:08 pm
Oil Prices Plunge as Prospects of U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Rattle Supply Outlook
Oil prices tumbled sharply on Thursday as traders reacted to fresh signals that a nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran could be imminent—raising the potential for a substantial boost in global crude supply. As of 04:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Brent crude futures fell 3.1% to $64.06 per barrel, …
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15 May 2025 11:52 am
Gold Hits One-Month Low as U.S.-China Trade Truce Undermines Haven Demand
Gold prices slid to a one-month low in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing a recent losing streak as markets digested the impact of the U.S.-China trade deescalation. A stronger dollar, higher Treasury yields, and anticipation of key U.S. economic data further dampened sentiment toward the yellow metal. As of 01:09 …
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15 May 2025 1:11 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Can the Dollar Hold Its Ground as Markets Await Key Data, Fed Signals?
The US Dollar (USD) staged a recovery on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:36 PM +04, climbing past the 101.00 mark on the Dollar Index (DXY) as investors dialed back on riskier assets, bolstered by optimism surrounding US trade policies. This uptick occurred despite renewed market expectations for Federal Reserve …
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14 May 2025 11:58 pm
Will Rising Treasury Yields and Tariff Risks Derail Fed Rate Cut Hopes?
US Treasury yields climbed across the curve on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:29 PM +04, as markets processed Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and braced for upcoming economic releases, while a firm inflation outlook and tariff uncertainties reshaped Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. The 10-year Treasury note yield …
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14 May 2025 11:22 pm
Can Nvidia’s Saudi AI Chip Deals Propel US Stocks and the Dollar Higher?
Nvidia’s stock surged 3.96% to $135.07 by 3:20 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:28 PM +04, extending a nearly 6% rally from Tuesday and pushing its market capitalization past $3 trillion for the first time since February, a move that has bolstered US stock indices and sparked …
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14 May 2025 10:40 pm
Can Cooling US Inflation Shield Consumers from Tariff Fallout or Will Markets Feel the Heat?
The cooling US inflation reported on May 14, 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.3% year-over-year in April, down from 2.4% in March, has had a noticeable impact on market performance, particularly for the US Dollar (USD) and US stocks. This slowdown, marking the smallest annual increase in …
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14 May 2025 9:12 pm
Oil Prices Slip as Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Surge Raises Oversupply Fears
Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as fresh government data revealed an unexpected increase in US crude oil inventories, sparking concerns among investors about an oversupply in the market. Brent crude futures declined by 40 cents, or approximately 0.6%, settling at $66.23 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …
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14 May 2025 8:30 pm
Gold Slips Below $3,200 as Geopolitical Calm and ETF Pause Shake Market
Gold prices dipped below the $3,200 per ounce threshold on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 08:28 PM +04, as a pause in Chinese exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, combined with optimistic geopolitical developments, triggered a market pullback. The decline follows a period of robust gains, but analysts suggest that sustained demand …
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