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May, 2025

• 23 May 2025 11:15 pm

  U.S. Treasury Yields Drop as Trump’s Tariff Threats Spark ‘Sell America’ Wave

  

  Yields Decline Amid Trade War FearsU.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve on Friday, May 23, 2025, with the 10-year note yield slipping two basis points to 4.509%. The decline was triggered by President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats, including a proposed 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured in the …

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• 23 May 2025 10:29 pm

  GBP/USD Climbs Beyond 1.3500 to a Three-Year Peak on Robust UK Retail Sales and Dollar Weakness

  

  Pound Soars to Highest Level Since February 2022The GBP/USD pair surged past 1.3500, reaching 1.3538 on Friday, May 23, 2025, marking its highest level since February 2022 and gaining nearly 0.80% during the U.S. trading session. The pound’s rally was fueled by a combination of strong UK retail sales data …

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• 23 May 2025 9:23 pm

  Fed’s Cook Notes Orderly Bond Markets in April, Signals Rising Household Stress

  

  Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, speaking at a New York University event, observed that the U.S. economy exhibited strength in the first quarter. However, she highlighted emerging signs of strain in critical sectors, particularly housing and commercial real estate. While bond markets remained stable and functional during April’s trade-driven …

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• 23 May 2025 8:17 pm

  EUR/JPY Plummets to Around 161.00 Amid Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat on Eurozone

  

  Trump’s Tariff Threat Triggers Euro DeclineThe EUR/JPY pair dropped sharply to near 161.00, a one-month low, during North American trading on Friday, May 23, 2025, driven by a weakening Euro (EUR). The slide followed a post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth.Social, where he threatened to impose a 50% …

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• 23 May 2025 7:32 pm

  Bitcoin Dips to $109,000 as Trump’s Tariff Threats and Profit-Taking Weigh

  

  Bitcoin Retreats from PeakBitcoin (BTC) declined to $109,110 on Friday, May 23, 2025, reflecting a 1.6% drop from its record high of $111,953.6 achieved on Thursday. The retreat was driven by profit-taking after a strong rally, coupled with significant overnight transfers, including over $670 million received by Coinbase Global. Despite …

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• 23 May 2025 3:55 pm

  U.S. Dollar Falls Sharply as Fiscal Concerns Mount, Euro and Yen Strengthen on Growth and Inflation Data

  

  The U.S. dollar extended losses on Friday, putting it on track for its worst weekly performance since early February, as concerns over Washington’s mounting fiscal risks deepened following the House’s approval of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. At 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index — which …

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• 23 May 2025 3:00 pm

  German Economy Beats Expectations in Q1 on Pre-Tariff Export Surge, but Momentum Seen as Temporary

  

  Germany’s economy grew more than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sharp rise in exports and industrial activity as firms rushed to ship goods ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, according to revised data released Friday by the federal statistics office. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded …

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• 23 May 2025 2:21 pm

  Wall Street Futures Stabilize, But Weekly Losses Loom Amid U.S. Debt Concerns and Tax Bill Uncertainty

  

  U.S. stock index futures held steady in early trading Friday, following a volatile week dominated by fiscal concerns and political wrangling in Washington. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged down 10 points (-0.1%), while S&P 500 Futures inched up 3 points (+0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained …

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• 23 May 2025 11:59 am

  Bitcoin Holds Near Record High as Stablecoin Optimism and ETF Inflows Sustain Momentum

  

  Bitcoin hovered just below its all-time high on Friday, easing slightly amid profit-taking and large-scale wallet movements, but continued to enjoy strong support from bullish U.S. regulatory developments and persistent demand from institutional investors. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), Bitcoin traded at $110,827.50, down 0.6% from the previous session. …

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• 23 May 2025 2:17 am

  Stagflation Nightmare Grips US as Trump’s Tax Bill Sparks Debt and Asset Chaos

  

  The US economy teeters on the brink of stagflation—surging inflation, stagnant growth, and rising unemployment—driven by President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill, passed by the House on May 22, 2025, and now awaiting Senate approval. With a $36.2 trillion debt pile, Moody’s Aa1 downgrade, and tariff-driven price hikes, markets …

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• 23 May 2025 1:02 am

  USD/JPY Bounces to 144.00 as Yen Rally Pauses Amid US Debt Jitters

  

  USD/JPY snapped a three-day slide on May 22, 2025, climbing 0.20% to 143.96 from a daily low of 142.80, as traders locked in profits on the yen’s safe-haven surge. Easing US Treasury yields and a slight dollar rebound countered fears over America’s $36 trillion debt pile, inflamed by President Donald …

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• 22 May 2025 11:33 pm

  Dow Rebounds Near 42,000 as Bond Yields Cool and PMI Data Shines

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied to 42,000 on May 22, 2025, recovering from a midweek plunge as US bond yields eased and robust PMI data lifted spirits. President Donald Trump’s $4 trillion deficit-heavy tax bill cleared the House, heading to the Senate, but lingering debt fears and high …

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• 22 May 2025 10:22 pm

  G7 Pushes Russian Oil Sanctions but Dodges Trade Tensions

  

  G7 finance leaders concluded a summit hailed as “positive and successful,” advancing support for Ukraine and tackling global economic imbalances. A key focus was tightening sanctions on Russian energy, with proposals to lower the oil price cap to $50 per barrel, though deeper measures were deferred. Trade talks, clouded by …

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