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May, 2025

• 8 May 2025 11:02 am

  Oil Prices Edge Higher on Trade Talk Optimism, But Demand Worries Linger

  

  Oil prices inched up on Thursday, recouping a portion of the losses from the prior session, as markets found some support from renewed hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. However, gains were capped by persistent concerns over global demand and rising inventories. Brent crude futures rose by 10 cents, …

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• 8 May 2025 10:10 am

  Bitcoin Nears $100K as Trade Deal Hopes Fuel Risk-On Rally

  

  Bitcoin surged on Thursday, climbing toward the key psychological level of $100,000, as investor sentiment was buoyed by renewed hopes of a de-escalation in U.S. trade tensions. The gains followed comments from President Donald Trump that he would announce a “major” trade deal, stoking optimism that the administration’s tariff agenda …

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• 8 May 2025 9:23 am

  Gold Rises on Fed Economic Warning, but Gains Capped by Trade Deal Speculation

  

  Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a renewed flight to safety after the Federal Reserve flagged concerns over the economic outlook amid lingering global trade tensions. However, broader gains were capped as markets digested mixed signals on upcoming U.S. trade developments. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to …

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• 8 May 2025 1:36 am

  Dollar Climbs, Gold Dips as Fed Signals Caution and Disney Shines

  

  The US Dollar surged to 99.89, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, while gold prices fell over 1.5% to $3,364 after peaking at $3,438, driven by improved risk appetite. Despite the Fed’s cautious outlook, warning of tariff-driven inflation and economic uncertainty, US stocks rallied, …

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• 8 May 2025 12:51 am

  Disney’s Earnings Magic Lifts US Stocks Despite Fed’s Gloomy Outlook

  

  US stocks climbed higher, shrugging off a sobering Federal Reserve statement that warned of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. Fueled by optimism over upcoming US-China trade talks and standout earnings from companies like Disney, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posted solid gains. The Fed’s decision to hold rates at …

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• 7 May 2025 11:13 pm

  Fed Stands Firm on Rates, Powell’s Patience Shakes Markets

  

  On May 7, 2025, the US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, a widely anticipated move that underscored its cautious approach amid economic uncertainty. With inflation stubbornly above target and new trade policies stirring volatility, Chair Jerome Powell signaled no rush to cut rates, dampening hopes …

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• 7 May 2025 10:08 pm

  Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.25%-4.50% as Tariff Uncertainty Looms

  

  On May 7, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, aligning with market expectations and marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Following a 25-basis-point cut in December 2024, the Fed’s cautious stance reflects concerns over inflation and the …

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• 7 May 2025 9:26 pm

  U.S. Bond Yields Dip as Trade Tensions Ease and U.S.-China Talks Loom

  

  U.S. Treasury bond yields fell since Wednesday’s market open, driven by improved sentiment around U.S.-China trade tensions and the announcement of upcoming trade talks between the two nations.There’s a direct link between benchmark bond yields and inflation, making any signals about future inflation impactful on yield movements. The scheduled start …

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• 7 May 2025 8:27 pm

  U.S. Stocks Wobble as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Buoyed by U.S.-China Trade Talk Hopes

  

  U.S. stocks showed mixed performance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with New York Stock Exchange shares gaining support from news of a potential breakthrough in the U.S.-China trade dispute.This month’s Fed meeting comes amid uncertainty that makes predicting the central bank’s monetary policy moves nearly impossible. The …

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• 7 May 2025 7:24 pm

  Bitcoin Soars Near S&P 500 Peak, but Gold Ratio Signals Trouble

  

  Bitcoin is charging toward record highs, nearing its strongest level against the S&P 500 on May 7, 2025, but a troubling decline in its gold ratio is flashing warning signs. As the cryptocurrency market buzzes with optimism, Dogecoin’s rally and heightened security practices among Asian traders add to the narrative. …

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• 7 May 2025 1:34 pm

  Bitcoin Dominance Hits 65%, Signaling Renewed Market Confidence Amid Altcoin Retreat

  

  The Bitcoin Dominance Index has surged to 65.09%, marking a significant milestone in the current crypto market cycle. This metric, tracked by TradingView, reflects Bitcoin’s growing command over the broader digital asset landscape, indicating a substantial shift in investor sentiment toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Rising from below 48% in …

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• 7 May 2025 11:26 am

  European Stocks Trade Mixed as U.S.-China Trade Talks and Fed Policy Meeting Take Center Stage

  

  European equity markets opened Wednesday on a mixed note, with investor sentiment supported by renewed hopes of U.S.-China trade negotiations while caution prevailed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX inched up 0.1%, buoyed by optimism surrounding global trade discussions. However, …

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• 7 May 2025 10:54 am

  U.S.-China Trade Talks Set to Resume Amid Tariff War Fallout, Global Markets React

  

  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with China’s top economic policymaker, He Lifeng, in Geneva this weekend, marking the first high-level engagement between the two countries since tensions escalated into a full-blown trade war. The announcement, made late Tuesday by Washington, …

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