Market Analysis

May, 2025

  • 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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  • 5 May 2025 10:52 pm

    Gold Rockets Past $3,320 as Dollar Dives and Fed Meeting Looms

    MGold is blazing a trail above $3,320, surging over 2.47% as the US Dollar crumbles and markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s May 6-7, 2025, meeting. Despite upbeat US economic data signaling resilience, rising Treasury yields, and tariff-driven inflation fears, gold’s bullish momentum is unstoppable. With the Fed expected to …

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  • 5 May 2025 10:06 pm

    Dow Climbs 100 Points on PMI Strength, but Trade Tensions Cap Gains

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average tacked on another 100 points on Monday, May 5, 2025, riding a wave of upbeat US economic data despite nagging trade policy uncertainties. A stronger-than-expected ISM Services PMI bolstered industrial stocks, yet inconsistent trade signals are keeping investor enthusiasm in check. With the Federal Reserve …

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  • 5 May 2025 8:35 pm

    Dollar Dips as Trade Uncertainty and Taiwan’s Surge Stir Markets

    The US Dollar is stumbling, sliding to 99.93 on Monday, May 5, 2025, as renewed trade tensions and a historic Taiwan Dollar rally disrupt markets. Despite upbeat US economic data, thin holiday trading and shifting trade deal expectations are weighing on the Greenback. With the Federal Reserve’s next moves in …

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  • 5 May 2025 2:16 pm

    European Stocks Steady as Markets Await US-China Trade Developments and Fed Meeting

    European shares traded largely flat on Monday, with investors focused on upcoming U.S.-China trade talks, key corporate earnings, and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. STOXX 600 index: Up 0.1% as of 08:29 GMT, breaking above its April 2 level for the first time since U.S. President …

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  • 5 May 2025 11:41 am

    Oil Prices Drop Sharply as OPEC+ Announces Large Output Increase

    Oil prices fell significantly in Asian trading on Monday, after OPEC+ surprised markets by announcing a bigger-than-expected production hike for June. This development added to ongoing concerns about a supply glut and weakening global demand. Brent crude fell by 3.6% to $59.10 per barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped by …

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