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May, 2025

• 21 May 2025 1:29 pm

  Bitcoin Nears Record High as U.S. Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill, But Trade and Fed Concerns Linger

  

  Bitcoin extended its rally on Wednesday, inching closer to its all-time high after the U.S. Senate made key progress on the GENIUS Act, a landmark piece of legislation designed to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. The leading cryptocurrency rose 1.4% to $107,595.50 as of 01:42 ET (05:42 GMT), …

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• 21 May 2025 11:51 am

  European Stocks Slip as UK Inflation Jumps, Ukraine Peace Prospects Fade

  

  European equity markets retreated slightly on Wednesday, as hopes for a near-term resolution to the war in Ukraine dimmed and U.K. inflation data came in hotter than expected, clouding the outlook for future rate cuts from the Bank of England. By 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), the DAX index in Germany …

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• 21 May 2025 11:04 am

  Gold Rises on Middle East Tensions and Dollar Weakness

  

  Gold prices advanced in Asian trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions surged following reports of a potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. A weaker U.S. dollar and persistent concerns over fiscal and trade uncertainty also supported renewed safe-haven demand, helping gold recover part of last week’s losses. Spot gold …

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• 21 May 2025 10:32 am

  UK Inflation Surprise Raises Questions Over BoE Rate Cut Path

  

  British inflation accelerated sharply in April, exceeding both market and central bank forecasts, reigniting concerns that price pressures remain deeply rooted in the economy and potentially challenging the Bank of England’s expected path of gradual interest rate reductions. Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday showed …

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• 21 May 2025 1:56 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Gold Shines as US Credit Downgrade and Geopolitical Risks Intensify

  

  Gold has demonstrated a remarkable rally, pushing towards multi-day highs near the $3,290 mark per troy ounce and re-establishing its role as a premier safe-haven asset. This surge comes amidst a confluence of factors, including a recent US credit downgrade, persistent geopolitical tensions, and shifting global monetary policy. Concurrently, West …

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• 21 May 2025 12:43 am

  Trump Unveils America’s Ambitious Leap in Missile Defense

  

  A transformative vision for national security is unfolding with the detailed revelation of the “Golden Dome,” an ambitious hemispheric missile shield aiming to redefine America’s defensive capabilities. President Donald Trump has championed this initiative, announcing initial funding and a designated leader, Space Force General Michael Guetlein, to spearhead its realization. …

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• 20 May 2025 11:26 pm

  Gold Above $3,290: Navigating Amid Fiscal Risks

  

  Gold prices have seen a notable ascent, driven by a weakening US Dollar and heightened demand for safe-haven assets amidst growing fiscal uncertainty. This movement underscores gold’s traditional role as a reliable store of value in turbulent economic times.The recent downgrade of US sovereign debt by Moody’s has amplified concerns …

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• 20 May 2025 10:38 pm

  Oil’s Uneasy Calm: Geopolitics and China’s Grip Tighten

  

  Oil markets are caught in a precarious balance, teetering between geopolitical flashpoints and economic uncertainty. Despite recent easing in prices, the underlying currents of international diplomacy, military conflicts, and crucial economic data paint a complex picture for crude’s future. The current landscape isn’t merely about supply and demand; it’s a …

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• 20 May 2025 9:12 pm

  Why is Huawei Back in News Headlines? Fragile Trade Truce with China Threatened

  

  A recently established trade truce between the United States and China faces an immediate challenge following a US industry warning against the use of certain Chinese-made chips, particularly those from Huawei. This development has drawn strong condemnation from Beijing, which views the warning as a direct undermining of the preliminary …

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• 20 May 2025 8:28 pm

  America’s Debt Reckoning: Why Bond Yields Are Sounding the Alarm

  

  U.S. Treasury yields are climbing, fueled by a seismic shift in how global credit agencies view American sovereign debt. This isn’t just a technical market adjustment; it’s a profound signal from the financial world about the nation’s fiscal health, challenging long-held assumptions of unparalleled stability. The recent downgrade by Moody’s …

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• 20 May 2025 7:28 pm

  EUR/USD Climbs Near 1.1250 as US Debt Woes and Trade Tensions Sink Dollar

  

  EUR/USD surged to around 1.1250 in Tuesday’s North American session on May 20, 2025, as the US dollar buckled under a Moody’s credit downgrade and renewed US-China trade friction. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slid toward 100.00, reflecting fears over America’s ballooning $36 trillion debt and tariff uncertainties. Meanwhile, a …

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• 20 May 2025 3:34 pm

  Bitcoin Rises as Stablecoin Bill Advances in Senate, Market Eyes Trump Tax Vote

  

  Bitcoin extended its upward momentum on Tuesday as the U.S. Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle for the long-anticipated GENIUS Act—a bill that would establish a federal framework for stablecoin regulation. The move marks a significant step toward broader institutional support and regulatory clarity for the crypto sector, further fueling …

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• 20 May 2025 2:52 pm

  Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Tepid Chinese Data

  

  Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as traders balanced mixed geopolitical signals and signs of economic softening from China, the world’s top crude importer. Brent crude futures for July delivery edged down 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $64.75 a barrel by 09:47 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …

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