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July, 2025

• 16 July 2025 9:15 pm

  USD/JPY Slides as Trump-Powell Tensions and Mixed US Data Stir Market Uncertainty

  

  The US Dollar (USD) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on July 16, 2025, as the USD/JPY pair retreated from an intraday high of 149.19 to hover near 148.00, with resistance solidifying around the 149.00 mark. The dollar’s pullback was driven by mounting speculation over President Donald Trump’s potential move …

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• 16 July 2025 7:57 pm

  GBP/USD Soars as US PPI Softens and Trump’s Powell Firing Rumors Spark Dollar Volatility

  

  The GBP/USD pair surged 0.55% to 1.3454, propelled by a weaker-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) and heightened market uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s reported consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies, fell …

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• 16 July 2025 7:29 pm

  Trump’s Bold Move: Considering Firing Fed Chairman Powell

  

  On a tense Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump stirred controversy by consulting Republican lawmakers on a drastic potential action: firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Sources familiar with the closed-door meeting revealed that Trump directly asked House members for their opinions on removing the central bank’s …

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• 16 July 2025 5:05 pm

  US Producer Price Index (PPI) Data for June

  

  Annual PPI for Final Demand: The PPI for final demand rose 2.3% year-on-year in June, marking a slight slowdown from the 2.6% increase recorded in May. This reading came in below the market expectation of 2.5%. Core PPI (excluding food and energy): The annual core PPI increased by 2.6% in …

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• 16 July 2025 4:23 pm

  Goldman Sachs Q2 Profit Jumps 22% Amid Strong Trading and Investment Banking Gains

  

  Goldman Sachs reported a 22% increase in profit for Q2, driven by record equities trading revenue and a resurgence in investment banking activity. The strong results reflect how market volatility, partly fueled by trade policy uncertainties, has benefited Wall Street’s trading desks. Key Results: Profit: $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per …

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• 16 July 2025 2:10 pm

  European Shares Mixed Amid Trade Uncertainty and Earnings Reports

  

  European stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, as investors reacted to weak earnings updates, trade negotiations, and corporate performance expectations. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600 Index: Fell 0.2% to 544.14 points. Germany’s DAX: Up 0.1%. Spain’s IBEX: Rose 0.7%. UK’s FTSE 100: Gained 0.2%. France’s CAC 40: Flat. ASML’s …

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• 16 July 2025 12:41 pm

  Gold Prices Edge Up as U.S. Inflation Data Fuels Dollar, Safe Haven Demand Remains Strong

  

  Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, recovering some overnight losses after stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data boosted the dollar and dampened expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. However, ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s independence, and geopolitical tensions continued to support demand for safe-haven assets like gold. …

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• 16 July 2025 11:59 am

  Oil Prices Rise as OPEC+ Maintains Demand Outlook and U.S. Crude Inventories Increase Modestly

  

  Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after two days of losses, as OPEC+ expressed confidence in global demand despite an increase in output, and investors weighed a slight rise in U.S. crude inventories. Key Highlights: Brent Crude: Brent futures for September rose 0.4% to $69.01 per barrel. WTI Crude: U.S. West …

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• 16 July 2025 4:31 am

  Silver Flexes Bullish Muscle: Targeting Fresh Highs Amidst Soaring Demand

  

  Silver has decisively broken through critical resistance levels, signaling the official onset of a robust bull market. Analysts pinpoint a convergence of bullish technicals, tightening supply-demand dynamics, and a pronounced historical undervaluation, all propelling silver towards a potential retest of its $50 per ounce historical high.While gold consistently hit records, …

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• 16 July 2025 2:20 am

  Trump-Backed Crypto Bills Stall, Sending Bitcoin Tumbling

  

  Bitcoin saw a significant drop on Tuesday, falling to as low as $115,222, after a series of cryptocurrency-related bills, prominently championed by President Donald Trump, hit an unexpected roadblock in the House of Representatives. The digital currency’s price was last reported around $116,443, marking a nearly 4% decline from its …

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• 16 July 2025 1:20 am

  Trump Blazes Ahead: Tariffs, Jets, and Global Power Plays

  

  On Tuesday, July 15, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a remarkable array of trade moves, tariff threats, and economic demands, shaking up global markets. From securing a massive trade deal with Indonesia to pushing for access to India’s vast market, Trump kept the world on edge. He also issued a …

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• 16 July 2025 12:18 am

  Pound Powers Up: Can GBP/JPY Break Through Amid Tariff Tensions?

  

  The British Pound is gaining ground against the Japanese Yen, with GBP/JPY hovering near 199.30 on Tuesday, buoyed by diverging central bank policies and Yen weakness. As markets brace for UK inflation data and looming US-Japan trade talks, the pair faces a critical test—can it push past key levels or …

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• 15 July 2025 11:09 pm

  Nvidia’s AI Chip Sales, Inflation, and Earnings Drive Market Movements

  

  Equity markets experienced mixed performance as key economic indicators and significant policy developments influenced investor sentiment. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated accelerating inflation in June, major banks commenced earnings season with varied results, and a notable shift in trade policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI) chips emerged, prominently featuring Nvidia. …

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