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May, 2025

• 28 May 2025 10:22 pm

  FOMC Minutes Highlight Economic Uncertainty Amid Inflation and Unemployment Challenges

  

  Rising Risks and Policy DilemmasThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7 meeting Minutes, released on May 28, 2025, at 18:00 GMT, revealed growing unease among policymakers about the economic outlook. Officials highlighted “difficult trade-offs” as inflation continues to rise alongside increasing unemployment. Fed staff projections pointed to heightened recession risks, with GDP …

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• 28 May 2025 9:27 pm

  Russia Considers Revising Budget Rule as Oil Price Slump Strains Finances

  

  Fiscal Policy at a CrossroadsRussia is weighing a significant revision to its budget rule as plummeting oil prices threaten its financial stability, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed on May 28, 2025. The current rule, which sets a baseline oil price of $60 per barrel, directs excess revenue to the National …

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• 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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