US Dollar ended last week higher buoyed several market drivers, including concerns of Trump’s administration tariffs, Federal Reserve Bank rate decision and its chief Jerome Powell’s statements, and US data of inflation and spending. Such market drivers were impactful om the greenback and all other traded assets in global financial …
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Fresh Signs of Weakness: China Slowdown Pressures Markets
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Nvidia Shares Wobble Amid Uncertainty Over OpenAI Funding
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Wall Street Kicks Off February Strong as Manufacturing Rebounds and Risk Appetite Returns
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US Manufacturing Roars Back as ISM Index Smashes January Forecasts
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Gold Extends Pullback After Record Rally as JPMorgan Stays Bullish on Medium-Term Outlook
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Russian Oil Transit Via Ukraine Falls to 10-Year Low in 2025
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31 January 2025 11:34 pm
US dollar continues to rise on tariff concerns
US Dollar Continues to Rise Due to Tariff ConcernsThe US dollar continues its ascent, driven by anticipated US tariff threats, which may take effect on February 1st.These threats include those reiterated by US President Donald Trump since his official inauguration speech, stating his intention to impose a 25% tariff on …
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31 January 2025 10:29 pm
Eurozone Inflation Expectations Tick Up as ECB Eases Policy
Eurozone inflation expectations continued to rise in December, according to recent surveys from the European Central Bank. Consumer inflation expectations for the next 12 months increased for the third consecutive month, while professional forecasters revised upward their projections for both this year and next.The ECB’s Consumer Expectations Survey revealed that …
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31 January 2025 10:21 pm
Canadian Dollar Recovers After Tariff Threat Retreat
The Canadian Dollar staged a significant recovery on Friday, appreciating 0.65% against the US Dollar. This rebound followed a brief plunge to fresh multi-year lows triggered by the announcement of potential tariffs on Canadian goods. While the threat of immediate tariffs has been temporarily alleviated, concerns remain, and the Canadian …
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31 January 2025 8:11 pm
Global Traders Navigate Disruption with New Supply Chain Strategies
Supply chain disruptions have become increasingly prevalent, forcing businesses worldwide to re-evaluate their strategies. A key response has been the rise of “nearshoring,” where companies source goods and services from closer geographical locations. While this approach offers potential benefits, it also presents limitations. For example, while local coffee chains may …
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31 January 2025 7:14 pm
Inflation Holds Steady: Core PCE Still Above Target
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, edged higher in December, indicating that inflation remains modestly elevated above the central bank’s target.While the overall PCE increased to 2.6% year-over-year, the core PCE, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained unchanged at 2.8%, matching …
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31 January 2025 5:25 pm
Exxon Mobil Surpasses Earnings Estimates but Falls Short on Revenue
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, though revenue came in lower than projected. Despite this, the company’s stock rose 0.9% following the announcement. Key Financial Highlights – Q4 2024: Earnings: $7.6 billion ($1.72 per share) Adjusted Earnings (Excluding Identified Items): $1.67 per share …
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31 January 2025 3:38 pm
Suez Canal Chief Urges Maersk to Reconsider Red Sea Route Amid Stability Signs
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie has urged AP Moller-Maersk to reassess its shipping routes through the Red Sea, citing emerging signs of stability in the region, according to an official SCA statement. Key Developments: Rabie’s remarks came during a meeting with Maersk’s CEO and senior executives, though …
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31 January 2025 2:23 pm
European Stocks Edge Higher as ECB Rate Cut Boosts Sentiment
European stock markets rose slightly on Friday, supported by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate cut, while investors assessed corporate earnings and inflation data across the region. Germany’s DAX gained 0.1%. France’s CAC 40 rose 0.2%. UK’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.2%. Key Market Drivers 1. ECB Rate Cut Fuels …
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31 January 2025 12:52 pm
Gold Holds Near Record High Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
Gold prices remained steady on Friday, hovering near record highs as safe-haven demand surged due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs and cautious sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Spot gold was unchanged after touching a record peak of $2,799.60 per ounce. Gold Futures (February) rose 0.1% to $2,793.74 per …
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31 January 2025 11:34 am
Bitcoin Slips as Trump’s Tariff Threats Weigh on Risk Appetite
Bitcoin edged lower on Friday, facing a muted weekly performance as investor sentiment remained cautious over U.S. trade tariffs under President Donald Trump. The market also awaited key PCE inflation data, which could shape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.1% to $104,379.6 by 00:33 ET …
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31 January 2025 11:32 am
Oil Prices Rise Amid Dip Buying but Face Weekly Losses on Tariff Concerns
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, benefiting from dip buying, but remained on track for their second consecutive week of losses. Investors remained cautious over trade tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump, which could disrupt global demand, particularly in China. Brent crude (March contract): +0.4% at $77.21 …
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31 January 2025 1:27 am
UD Dollar Shaken by Record Gold Levels
The US dollar declined under pressure from soaring gold prices, which approached record highs after benefiting from a decline in US Treasury yields due to US data released on Thursday.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major currencies, fell to 107.99 points, …
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