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March, 2025

• 12 March 2025 7:21 pm

  BoC Governor Macklem Highlights Neutral Rate Estimate Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty

  

  On March 12, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor, Tiff Macklem, addressed the central bank’s policy direction during a press conference following the decision to lower its policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 2.75%. Governor Macklem also responded to questions from the media, elaborating on the …

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• 12 March 2025 4:40 pm

  U.S. Inflation Cools in February, Easing Pressure on the Fed

  

  U.S. consumer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in February, signaling a potential cooling in inflation that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. According to government data released on Wednesday, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.8% year-over-year, down from 3.0% in January. On a monthly …

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• 12 March 2025 1:59 pm

  European Stocks Rise as EU Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports

  

  European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors reacted to the European Union’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports worth up to €26 billion. Market sentiment was also boosted by the U.S. decision to resume intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine after Kyiv expressed support for …

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• 12 March 2025 12:22 pm

  Gold Prices Steady as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data

  

  Gold prices remained steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. The metal continued to find support from its safe-haven appeal amid ongoing volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies. Spot gold held at $2,911.17 per ounce, while gold futures …

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• 12 March 2025 11:59 am

  Asian Markets Mixed Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Tech Rebound

  

  Asian equities exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, as markets reacted to renewed uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies. Losses were led by stocks in Australia and Malaysia, while South Korean shares rebounded, buoyed by modest gains in U.S. tech giants. The backdrop to the market action …

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• 12 March 2025 12:54 am

  Sterling Continues to Surge on Weaker US Dollar

  

  The British pound has continued its upward trajectory since the start of trading on Tuesday, bolstered by a weakening US dollar, which has been further impacted by US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and recent developments in that area. Sterling/dollar rose to 1.2959, compared to the previous day’s close of …

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• 12 March 2025 12:22 am

  “Trump’s Tariff Tango: Backtracks, Ceasefire Hopes, and Economic Optimism

  

  In a whirlwind of announcements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred both domestic and international attention. Within hours of declaring on his Truth Social account a plan to impose a 50% double tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Trump appeared to backtrack. Facing pressure from market reactions and his …

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• 11 March 2025 11:30 pm

  Market Drivers – US Session: US Dollar Faces Persistent Pressure Amid Recession Concerns

  

  Tuesday saw no relief for the US Dollar as it continued to face significant downward pressure, with its value plunging to levels not seen since early October. The Greenback’s decline comes amid mounting concerns over tariffs and fears of a potential US economic slowdown.On Wednesday, March 12, the US Dollar …

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• 11 March 2025 10:27 pm

  Oil Edges Higher on Weaker Dollar, But Recession and Tariff Fears Weigh

  

  Crude oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, but gains were restrained by persistent concerns about a U.S. economic slowdown and the impact of escalating tariffs on global trade.Brent crude futures settled 28 cents, or 0.4%, higher at $69.56 a barrel after dipping to $68.63 …

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• 11 March 2025 9:15 pm

  US stocks continue to decline after new Trump tariffs

  

  US stocks have been under intense pressure since US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he was considering imposing additional tariffs of 50% on US steel and aluminum imports from Canada, which are scheduled to take effect next Wednesday.This tariff comes as part of an escalation against the Ontario …

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• 11 March 2025 8:00 pm

  Bank of Canada on Edge: Trade War Sparks Rate Cut Predictions

  

  Trade Tensions Force Bank of Canada to Consider Deeper Rate CutsThe Bank of Canada is facing mounting pressure to aggressively lower its policy interest rate in response to escalating trade tensions with the United States. Economists widely anticipate the central bank will initiate a series of cuts, potentially starting with …

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• 11 March 2025 7:16 pm

  Tesla’s Stock Volatility and Trump’s Response

  

  Tesla’s stock experienced a significant 15% drop, triggering a response from US President Donald Trump. While Trump attributed the decline to a “radical left” boycott against Elon Musk, financial analysts pointed to concerns over Tesla’s production targets, declining sales, and the broader economic impact of Trump’s own tariff policies.   …

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• 11 March 2025 3:30 pm

  European Stocks Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and Coalition Uncertainty; Volkswagen Guidance in Focus

  

  European stock markets ended Tuesday on a broadly steady note, largely recovering from Monday’s sell-off that had been driven by fears over the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on the U.S. economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 remained mostly unchanged after hitting its lowest level in nearly …

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