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May, 2025

• 14 May 2025 6:59 pm

  Will UK GDP Data Steer Sterling’s Next Move as Fed Signals Tariff Risks?

  

  The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 09:02 PM +04, retreating slightly to 1.3293 after peaking at a weekly high of 1.3359, as a lack of major market catalysts left traders focused on the upcoming UK GDP figures. GBP/USD dipped by 0.03%, reflecting a cautious …

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• 14 May 2025 2:46 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Ease Slightly as Investors Digest Trade Optimism, Look to Fed Speakers and Earnings

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, as Wall Street took a breather following a strong rally fueled by optimism surrounding the recently announced U.S.-China trade deal. Dow Jones Futures dipped 10 points, or 0.1% S&P 500 Futures lost 5 points, or 0.1% Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 20 points, …

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• 14 May 2025 1:01 pm

  Gold Prices Retreat as Trade Optimism and Soft CPI Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by diminishing safe-haven demand after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary tariff truce and U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,228.95/oz Gold futures (June) slipped 0.5% to $3,232.24/oz(As of 02:53 ET / …

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• 14 May 2025 11:49 am

  European Markets Stabilize as Inflation Eases and Earnings Roll In

  

  European equity indices traded mostly steady on Wednesday, pausing after recent gains fueled by easing U.S.-China trade tensions, as investors shifted their focus toward corporate earnings and key economic data. Germany’s DAX edged up 0.3% France’s CAC 40 held flat U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%(As of 03:05 ET / 07:05 …

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• 14 May 2025 10:42 am

  Bitcoin Rebounds on Softer U.S. Inflation, Fed Rate Cut Hopes

  

  Bitcoin regained upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and improved sentiment following the temporary trade truce between the U.S. and China. As of 02:16 ET (06:16 GMT), Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $103,862.5, recovering from recent profit-taking that followed a strong rally above the $100,000 milestone last …

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• 14 May 2025 9:40 am

  Oil Prices Slip as Inventories Rise, Traders Eye Trump’s Middle East Moves

  

  Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade on Wednesday, taking a breather after a strong four-day rally. The pullback came as investors digested an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories and closely monitored President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, which added new geopolitical considerations to global oil supply …

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• 14 May 2025 3:08 am

  Wall Street Rollercoaster: How Stocks Reacted to the April 2025 Tariff Drama

  

  The US stock market experienced significant turbulence following the April 2, 2025, announcement of mutual tariffs by the US administration, with institutional investors offloading stocks worth $19.52 billion through April 10, when a temporary suspension of these tariffs was enacted via executive order. This sell-off, spanning just over a week, …

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• 14 May 2025 2:15 am

  Sterling Rises Despite Grim UK Jobs Data as US Dollar Slips on Softer Inflation

  

  The British Pound ended Tuesday, May 13, 2025, on a positive note against the US Dollar, which weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. GBP/USD climbed to 1.3307 from a previous daily close of 1.3176, despite dipping to a session low of 1.3169 and peaking at 1.3316. The Dollar’s …

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• 14 May 2025 1:19 am

  Chinese Yuan Gains on US Dollar as Softer US Inflation Data Sparks Optimism

  

  The Chinese Yuan continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, capitalizing on the Dollar’s broad weakness following the release of softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. USD/CNY dipped to 7.2057 from the previous day’s close of 7.2018, with the pair hitting a daily high …

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• 13 May 2025 11:30 pm

  US Inflation Softens, Boosts Yields

  

  US inflation data for April came in softer than anticipated on May 13, 2025, driving a rise in US Treasury yields across the curve and capping gold’s potential rebound, while market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts diminished. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a modest 0.2% month-on-month increase, following …

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• 13 May 2025 10:24 pm

  US Stocks Show Mixed Gains as Softer April Inflation Data Emerges

  

  US stock markets displayed a mixed yet upward-leaning performance on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following the release of softer-than-anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April, which highlighted a slower rise in consumer prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped to 42,256 points, shedding approximately 150 points or 0.4%, …

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• 13 May 2025 9:34 pm

  Can Recent US Inflation Data Revive Gold Prices Past $3,250?

  

  Gold prices held steady above the critical $3,250 per ounce mark on May 13, 2025, showing signs of potential upside after softer-than-expected US inflation data hinted at possible Federal Reserve rate cuts to bolster a weakening economy. The yellow metal is trading at $3,255.605 per ounce at the time of …

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• 13 May 2025 7:49 pm

  EUR/USD Climbs Past 1.1170 as US Dollar Falters on Softer Inflation Data

  

  The EUR/USD pair staged a notable recovery on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surging past 1.1170 in late trading after softer-than-anticipated US inflation data weakened the US Dollar. The pair, which had already breached the 1.1150 mark earlier in the day, gained further momentum as the Dollar struggled to attract demand, …

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