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March, 2025

• 24 March 2025 11:42 am

  Bitcoin Surges as Market Cheers Trump’s Tariff Strategy

  

  Bitcoin soared at the start of the week, rallying to $87,127.50 by 02:12 ET (06:12 GMT) on Monday, as investors welcomed reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may adopt a targeted, rather than broad, tariff approach starting April 2. Key Factors Behind Bitcoin’s Rally Targeted Tariffs Over Industry-Wide Levies A …

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• 23 March 2025 10:59 pm

  Weekly Financial Market Recap: Entangled Volatility Amid Trade Tensions and Strategic Adaptation

  

  Global financial landscape this week were shaped by a convergence of trade policy upheavals, measured responses from central banks, and supply-side pressures, resulting in a dynamic interplay of volatility and strategic adjustments. This analysis explores movements in gold, crude oil, U.S. equities, cryptocurrencies, and key currency pairs, with a focus …

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• 22 March 2025 12:40 am

  XAU/USD Dips but Shines Weekly as US Dollar Holds Firm and Geopolitical Heat Rises

  

  Gold prices dipped on Friday, with XAU/USD trading at $3,019, down 0.81%, marking a second consecutive day of retreat as traders locked in profits ahead of the weekend. Despite this pullback, the precious metal is on track to secure weekly gains, buoyed by a resilient US Dollar, with the US …

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• 21 March 2025 11:14 pm

  Volatility Persists as Dow Hovers Near 42,000 Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Quadruple Witching

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a rollercoaster session on Friday, flirting with the 42,000 mark before settling near its opening level. Investors found themselves navigating a complex landscape marked by a lack of significant economic data and mounting pressures from expiring options contracts. Adding to the uncertainty, U.S. …

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• 21 March 2025 9:57 pm

  Oil Climbs for Second Week Amid Sanctions, OPEC+ Plan to Tighten Supply

  

  Oil prices edged higher on Friday, securing a second straight week of gains as tighter supply expectations took hold, driven by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and OPEC+’s latest production strategy. Brent crude futures climbed 16 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $72.16 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

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• 21 March 2025 9:00 pm

  Cryptocurrency Market Price Action Down: Friday, March 21, 2025

  

  On Friday, March 21, 2025, the cryptocurrency market shows cautious dynamics. Bitcoin trades around $84,117, down 2.08%, while Ethereum dips to $1,971. The total market cap hovers at $2.75 trillion to $2.86 trillion, up 0.49%, though trading volume fell 6.49% to $98.3 billion. The Fear & Greed Index at 26 …

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• 21 March 2025 8:26 pm

  U.S. Dollar Boosted by Rising Market Liquidity

  

  The U.S. dollar rose on Friday by approximately 0.31% against most major currencies, according to levels recorded by the Dollar Index which is standing at 104.114, at the time of writing. This uptick capitalized on a retreat in risk appetite across financial markets, which triggered declines in U.S. stocks and …

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• 21 March 2025 7:42 pm

  EUR/USD Slips: Bearish Vibes Grow, But Technical Support Stands Firm

  

  The EUR/USD pair has slipped to around 1.0820 after Friday’s European session, marking a third straight day of declines and a weekly drop of over 1%. Momentum is turning sour, with the RSI plunging near neutral and the MACD flashing a fresh bearish signal, suggesting the earlier bullish wave is …

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• 21 March 2025 3:02 pm

  Japan’s 5.4% Wage Hike Marks Highest Increase in 34 Years

  

  Japanese companies have committed to an average 5.4% wage increase this year, according to the latest data from Rengo, the country’s largest labor union federation. Key Takeaways from the Wage Negotiations The 5.4% wage hike slightly dips from the initial 5.46% reading last week but remains on track to be …

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• 21 March 2025 2:14 pm

  European Airline Stocks Tumble as Heathrow Closure Sparks Travel Disruptions

  

  Major European airline stocks fell on Friday after London’s Heathrow Airport, the region’s busiest hub, announced a full-day closure due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation supplying its power. Key Airline Losses Following the market opening, several European airline stocks declined: International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) (LON: ICAG) …

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• 21 March 2025 1:51 pm

  Oil Prices Extend Gains on U.S. Sanctions Against Iran, OPEC+ Output Cuts

  

  Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and a revised OPEC+ production plan fueled expectations of a tighter global supply. Brent and WTI Edge Higher By 0850 GMT, crude oil benchmarks traded in positive territory: Brent crude gained 12 …

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• 21 March 2025 1:03 pm

  European Stocks Decline as Travel Sector Hit by Heathrow Fire, Trade Tensions Loom

  

  European markets retreated on Friday, with travel and leisure stocks leading losses following a major fire at Heathrow Airport. Broader market sentiment remained cautious as investors continued to assess the impact of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty. STOXX 600 Falls as Travel Stocks Lead Declines The pan-European STOXX 600 …

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• 21 March 2025 12:15 pm

  Gold Prices Maintain Upward Momentum, Set for Third Consecutive Weekly Gain

  

  Gold prices remained on track for a third straight weekly gain on Friday, supported by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The precious metal continued to draw investor interest, reaching a new all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday …

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