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A potent cocktail of trade policy anxieties and growing recession fears sent gold prices reeling this week, with the precious metal shedding over 3% as the US dollar surged. The XAU/USD pair closed Friday at $2,845, a significant drop from its daily peak of $2,885, and a far cry from …
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27 February, 2026 3:42 am
Behind the Scenes: Netflix Steps Aside as Paramount Moves to Seize Warner in $31 Share Showdown
In a dramatic twist that could redraw the map of global entertainment, Netflix has declined to raise…
27 February, 2026 2:25 am
Explainer: Geneva Talks Signal a Critical Crossroads As Diplomacy Weigh Market Sentiment
The nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran on February 26, 2026, in Geneva were not…
27 February, 2026 12:34 am
Euro Slips Under Pressure from Stronger Dollar
The weaker than expected Eurozone data weighs on market sentiment on Thursday. The euro fell against…
26 February, 2026 11:17 pm
Gold Defies Strong Dollar as Middle East Tensions and Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Demand
Gold remained steady above $5,170 as heightened tensions in the Middle East sustained investor deman…
26 February, 2026 10:41 pm
Wall Street Wavers as AI Fears Shake Tech Stocks
While institutional investors have been selling off software stocks amid concerns about artificial i…
26 February, 2026 9:13 pm
Dollar Pulls Back Against Yen as Rate Expectations Clash Across the Pacific
The US Dollar eased against the Japanese Yen on Thursday, retreating after two consecutive days of g…
26 February, 2026 7:39 pm
Crude Oil Caught Between Diplomacy and Oversupply
Oil prices steadied after recent losses, as traders weighed rising geopolitical tensions against cle…
26 February, 2026 6:06 pm
Measured Uptick in Jobless Claims Signals a Stabilizing U.S. Labor Market
Weekly jobless claims in the United States edged slightly higher last week, reinforcing signs that t…
26 February, 2026 5:14 pm
Stronger UK Data Complicates the Case for BoE’s Rate Cuts
The outlook for interest rates in the UK has become less predictable after a run of firmer-than-expe…
26 February, 2026 4:41 pm
U.S. Futures Slip as Nvidia Earnings Sink In and Investors Eye U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks
U.S. stock index futures edged modestly lower on Thursday as investors digested quarterly results fr…
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28 February 2025 11:17 pm
Jones Wobbles, Recovers Slightly: Tariffs and Jobs Data Loom Large
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) managed a modest recovery on Friday, clawing back roughly 150 points and clinging to the 43,400 level. However, this late-week rally does little to erase the overall losses, leaving the index down from Monday’s opening bell. The week’s volatility was fueled by a complex …
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28 February 2025 11:04 pm
Trump Cancels Signing Ceremony with Ukraine
A planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took an unexpected turn on Friday, descending into a heated exchange. President Zelenskyy expressed concerns over the proposed deal, citing vague terms and missing critical details, though he acknowledged it as a potential starting point.President Trump, under …
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28 February 2025 9:10 pm
Dollar Dominates: Tariffs and Steady Inflation Fuel Greenback’s Surge
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is poised to cap off a robust week, firmly entrenched above the 107.00 mark, as a confluence of economic data and geopolitical developments bolstered the greenback’s strength. While January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data landed squarely within expectations, easing immediate concerns of runaway inflation, …
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28 February 2025 7:46 pm
Inflation Flatlines, Tariffs Threaten: Pound Holds Steady For Now
The Pound Sterling is navigating a turbulent week, holding its ground near 1.2600 against the US Dollar despite a confluence of economic and political pressures. While set for its first monthly gain since September 2024, the currency remains vulnerable as global uncertainties mount.Key US economic data released today showed the …
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28 February 2025 3:59 pm
Euro Zone Consumers Lower Inflation Expectations but Remain Cautious on Economic Outlook
Euro zone consumers adjusted their near-term inflation expectations downward in January but continued to anticipate economic contraction, reflecting a cautious outlook on the region’s growth prospects, according to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Consumer Expectations Survey released on Friday. Median inflation expectations for the next 12 months declined to 2.6% …
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28 February 2025 1:43 pm
Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000, Poised for Steepest Monthly Decline Since Trump’s Election Victory
Bitcoin dropped sharply on Friday, slipping below the psychologically significant $80,000 level as investors reacted to escalating U.S. trade tariff concerns and positioned themselves ahead of a key inflation report. The leading cryptocurrency declined 8.4% to $78,955.9 as of 02:11 ET (07:11 GMT), marking a loss of over 22% in …
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28 February 2025 12:02 pm
Gold Prices Decline as Dollar Gains, But Remain on Track for Monthly Increase
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday as: The U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of key inflation data. Investors awaited the U.S. PCE price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, for further rate signals. At 01:44 ET (06:44 GMT): Spot gold fell 0.4% to $2,864.94 per ounce. Gold …
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28 February 2025 11:07 am
Oil Prices Decline Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, extending their monthly losses as: Concerns over U.S. trade tariffs weighed on global demand. Hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal raised the prospect of lifted sanctions and increased oil supply. At 21:38 ET (02:38 GMT): Brent crude futures dropped 0.4% to $73.30 …
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28 February 2025 1:37 am
Market Drivers; US Session: Dollar Gains on Tariffs, Eyes US Inflation Data
The US dollar surged to multi-day highs, driven by President Trump’s new tariff announcements and cautious trading ahead of crucial US inflation data (PCE) due Friday.Key Highlights for Friday, February 28:US Dollar (DXY): Climbed past 107.00, supported by tariff news and rising US Treasury yields. Key US data releases include …
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28 February 2025 12:30 am
Canadian Dollar Plummets on Tariff Threats
The Canadian Dollar experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, shedding over 0.7% against the US Dollar and marking its fifth consecutive day of losses. This decline propelled the USD/CAD exchange rate to 1.440, a level not seen since early February, signaling growing market unease. The primary catalyst for this volatility …
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27 February 2025 11:54 pm
Inflation Progress Stalls, Fed Officials Signal Patience Amid Upcoming Data
Federal Reserve officials are increasingly emphasizing a slowdown in inflation progress, with Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker joining the chorus on Thursday. This coordinated messaging comes ahead of the highly anticipated Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI) release, where expectations lean toward an upside surprise, suggesting renewed inflationary pressures within …
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27 February 2025 10:30 pm
Tariff Threats Push Dow Lower Despite Initial Gains
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a turbulent trading session on Thursday, marked by significant volatility. Initially, the DJIA surged by approximately 400 points, driven by a rebound in heavily weighted stocks. However, this upward momentum was ultimately curtailed by renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, leading …
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