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July, 2025

• 9 July 2025 10:41 pm

  FOMC Minutes: Fed Poised for Rate Cut as Tariffs Loom

  

  The Federal Open Market Committee’s June 2025 minutes reveal a consensus among most Federal Reserve officials for a potential interest rate cut before year-end. This shift comes despite concerns over inflationary pressures from anticipated tariffs, highlighting a delicate balancing act. The minutes, released on July 9, 2025, underscore the Fed’s …

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• 9 July 2025 10:08 pm

  FOMC Minutes point to lower inflation ahead

  

  A few officials at the Federal Reserve’s June 17-18 meeting expressed the view that interest rates might decrease as early as this month, while the majority of policymakers continued to have concerns regarding the inflationary pressures anticipated from President Donald Trump’s implementation of import taxes aimed at altering global trade, …

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• 9 July 2025 9:47 pm

  Red Sea Tensions Propel WTI Crude Oil Prices Despite Surprise Inventory Surge Per EIA

  

  West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil climbed to $68.65 per barrel on July 9, 2025, gaining 0.47% as escalating Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea bolstered prices, overshadowing a significant build in U.S. stockpiles. Geopolitical risks continue to drive a risk premium, countering increased supply from OPEC+ and a …

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• 9 July 2025 9:08 pm

  Trump Escalates Global Trade Shake-Up with New Tariffs on Seven Countries

  

  President Donald Trump intensified his aggressive trade policy on Wednesday, announcing a fresh wave of double-digit tariffs targeting imports from seven additional countries, effective August 1, unless favorable trade agreements are reached. The move, revealed through screenshots shared on Truth Social, underscores Trump’s commitment to reshaping America’s global trade relationships …

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• 9 July 2025 8:17 pm

  US Dollar Rises Amid Tariff Escalation Ahead of FOMC Minutes

  

  The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) held steady at 97.64, up 1.5% from its July 1 low of 96.38, after peaking at 97.75, near its all-time high of 98.00. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign, targeting six additional nations with 20%–30% duties and imposing a 50% copper tariff, has bolstered safe-haven …

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• 9 July 2025 7:28 pm

  Bitcoin Holds at $108,873 Amid Tariff Concerns and ETF Boom

  

  On Wednesday, Bitcoin stabilized at $108,873, down 0.07% after failing to sustain a breakout above $110,000, near its all-time high of $112,000. U.S. tariff threats and surging institutional demand through crypto ETFs are driving market dynamics. With trade tensions rising and derivatives interest spiking, Bitcoin’s long-term bullish trend persists, but …

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• 9 July 2025 4:59 pm

  Wall Street Poised for Higher Open Despite Trump’s Tariff Moves and Trade Tensions

  

  Wall Street was set for a higher open on Wednesday as investors largely brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats and focused on ongoing negotiations with global trade partners. At 8:20 a.m. ET, U.S. S&P 500 E-minis were up by 15.25 points, or 0.24%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 47.25 …

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• 9 July 2025 1:42 pm

  Tesla Inc. Faces Challenges in 2025 Amid Political Controversies and Declining EV Sales

  

  Tesla Inc. has faced significant challenges in 2025, reflected in its financial performance and market activity. In the second quarter of 2025, the company delivered 384,122 vehicles, marking a 13.5% decline from 443,956 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite stable production levels at 410,244 vehicles, slightly below …

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• 9 July 2025 12:40 pm

  Dollar Strengthens as Trade Concerns and Tariff Threats Drive Market Movements

  

  The U.S. dollar strengthened to a more than two-week high against the yen on Wednesday, following new trade-related proclamations by U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes after the U.S. leader announced 25% tariffs on Japan and several other trade partners, adding to market uncertainty. Dollar Gains Amid Tariff News The …

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• 9 July 2025 11:56 am

  Oil Prices Retreat Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Rising Crude Inventories

  

  Oil prices slipped slightly on Wednesday, pulling back from the two-week highs achieved in the previous session, as investors waited for clarity on new U.S. tariffs and anticipated rising crude inventories in the United States. Oil Prices Under Pressure By 0601 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 15 cents, or 0.2%, …

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• 9 July 2025 11:15 am

  Gold Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices retreated on Wednesday as traders moved away from safe-haven assets in response to ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs and interest rate expectations, opting instead for the strength of the U.S. dollar. Gold Pressured by Dollar Recovery and Trade Tariff Uncertainty Spot gold fell by 0.2% to $3,294.88 …

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• 9 July 2025 1:37 am

  Dollar Wavers as Markets Await FOMC Minutes and Trade Developments

  

  On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) edged up to near 98.00, but failed to sustain early gains, reflecting cautious market sentiment. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements targeting Japan and South Korea, alongside anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Minutes on July 9, have kept investors on …

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• 9 July 2025 12:53 am

  U.S. Treasury Yields Climb as Tariff Threats Weaken Yen

  

  On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, U.S. Treasury bond yields experienced a notable uptick as financial markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, particularly his announcement of new tariffs targeting major trading partners like Japan and South Korea. Rising Treasury Yields and Market FocusThe yield on the benchmark 10-year …

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