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May, 2025

• 28 May 2025 8:24 pm

  Gold Slides Below $3,300 as Dollar Gains, Fed Minutes in Focus

  

  Gold prices dipped below $3,300 after peaking at $3,325, marking a 0.18% decline as the US Dollar and Treasury yields strengthened. With traders eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting Minutes at 18:00 GMT, a dovish signal could reignite bullion’s rally, though Fed officials appear cautious amid tariff uncertainties. Geopolitical …

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• 28 May 2025 7:30 pm

  Pound’s Ascent Faces UK Spending Review Test, Euro Finds Firm Footing

  

  The British Pound (GBP) has enjoyed a robust rally in recent weeks, with its strength evident in the EUR/GBP exchange rate’s notable descent. After touching a year-high near 0.8738 on April 11, the pair has since dropped below 0.84, currently finding significant support around its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) …

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• 28 May 2025 3:46 pm

  OPEC+ to Discuss 2027 Production Baselines and Potential July Output Hike

  

  OPEC+ is set to hold a key meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on long-term production baselines for 2027, as the group navigates internal differences over quotas, according to Reuters, citing two delegates familiar with the matter. A separate meeting on Saturday may result in a decision to accelerate oil output …

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• 28 May 2025 3:34 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Nvidia Earnings Awaited; Tariff Truce Boosts Sentiment

  

  U.S. stock index futures hovered near flat in early Wednesday trading, as investors caught their breath following a robust rally sparked by easing tariff tensions. Market focus has now shifted to the upcoming earnings release from chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and fresh updates on global trade policy. At 06:42 a.m. ET, …

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• 28 May 2025 2:21 pm

  German Unemployment Rises Sharply, Exposing Strain on Economy

  

  Germany’s job market took a heavier hit than expected in May, with the number of unemployed rising by 34,000 to 2.96 million in seasonally adjusted terms, data from the Federal Labour Office showed Wednesday. The increase far exceeded analyst expectations of a 10,000 rise and pushed the unemployment rate closer …

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• 28 May 2025 12:45 pm

  Gold Prices Slip as Risk Appetite Improves, Dollar Recovers

  

  Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, weighed down by a revival in risk appetite after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed plans to impose steep tariffs on the European Union. The move, which helped lift equity markets and investor sentiment, reduced demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Spot …

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• 28 May 2025 12:13 pm

  Oil Prices Climb on Russia Sanction Risks, Venezuela Export Ban, and Caution Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

  

  Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, supported by growing concerns over potential new sanctions on Russia and disruptions in Venezuelan crude flows, alongside uncertainty ahead of a crucial OPEC+ meeting later this week. As of 21:28 ET (01:28 GMT), Brent crude futures for July delivery climbed 0.7% to …

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• 28 May 2025 2:37 am

  Government Bonds Face Intensified Challenges in the US and Europe in May 2025

  

  Soaring Debt Levels Threaten Fiscal StabilityIn May 2025, government bonds in the US and Europe are under intense pressure from unprecedented debt burdens and concerns over fiscal sustainability. As of March 2025, US national debt stands at $36.56 trillion, or roughly 126% of GDP, with projections suggesting it could exceed …

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• 28 May 2025 1:54 am

  U.S. Treasury Yields Decline as U.S.-EU Trade Talks Show Progress

  Bond Yields Retreat Amid Easing Trade TensionsU.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, following positive developments in trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union. The decline comes after a period of heightened yields driven by fears of escalating tariffs since their imposition on April 2, …

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• 28 May 2025 12:46 am

  Swiss Franc Slips as U.S. Dollar Gains and Central Bank Signals Patience

  

  Franc Weakens Amid Dollar RecoveryThe Swiss Franc (CHF) continued its decline against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, pressured by a strengthening dollar and remarks from Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel. The USD/CHF pair rose to 0.8273, up from the previous session’s close of 0.8210, with …

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• 27 May 2025 11:45 pm

  Swiss National Bank Prioritizes Price Stability Over Short-Term Inflation Data

  

  SNB Signals Steady Policy ApproachOn Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel emphasized a focus on long-term price stability rather than reacting to short-term inflation fluctuations. Speaking on the potential for negative inflation in the coming months, Schlegel noted that such readings would not automatically trigger …

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• 27 May 2025 10:35 pm

  Can Europe Dodge a Trade War with Progress in U.S. Talks?

  

  Wall Street Rebounds on Trade OptimismGlobal stock markets, led by U.S. equities, surged on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, fueled by optimism surrounding eased U.S.-EU trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a 50% tariff reduction on European goods until July 9, 2025, from the prior June 1 deadline, …

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• 27 May 2025 9:31 pm

  U.S. Stocks Soar as U.S.-EU Trade Tensions Ease

  

  Markets Rally on Trade Deal OptimismU.S. stock markets surged on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, propelled by renewed optimism over improving trade relations between the United States and the European Union. The rally was sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to extend a 50% tariff reduction on European goods until …

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