Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and persistent geopolitical uncertainties. Investors turned to the precious metal as a safe-haven asset amid ongoing trade policy tensions and stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to $2,865.69 per ounce, while April …
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Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
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Market Analysis
March, 2025
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3 March 2025 5:28 pm
Bitcoin Surges as Trump Confirms Crypto Strategic Reserve Plans
Bitcoin surged on Monday, extending a sharp rebound from last week’s losses after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to establishing a Crypto Strategic Reserve. The move, which includes Bitcoin among other major cryptocurrencies, fueled a rally across digital asset markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly touched $94,901.96 before …
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3 March 2025 1:33 pm
European Markets Rise as Investors Await Inflation Data and ECB Policy Decision
European stock markets opened the week on a positive note, with investors closely monitoring upcoming inflation data from the eurozone ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) policy-setting meeting. As of early trading on Monday, Germany’s DAX index advanced by 0.9%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the UK’s FTSE …
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3 March 2025 1:48 am
Market weekly recap: Trump – Zelensky clash and NFP in the heart of market drivers
US dollar ended last week’s trading in the upside buoyed by concerns of geopolitical tensions escalation after tensions escalated between US president Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House during a meeting which was supposed to witness signing a US-Ukraine deal over natural resources. Dollar …
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1 March 2025 1:45 am
Gold Plummets Amid Trade War Fears and Recession Whispers
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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February, 2025
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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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