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March, 2025

• 7 March 2025 7:16 pm

  Powell’s Path: Steering Through Economic Uncertainty

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone on Friday, highlighting the challenges posed by policy uncertainty in shaping monetary policy. He pointed to the unpredictability surrounding the Trump Administration’s policies and their economic implications as a significant factor.Powell emphasized that while long-term inflation expectations remain stable and aligned …

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• 7 March 2025 6:24 pm

  U.S. Job Growth Provides Dovish Boost Despite Higher Unemployment

  

  The U.S. economy added 151,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in February, a figure that was lower than the 159,000 forecast but marked an improvement from the revised January total of 125,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%, slightly …

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• 7 March 2025 4:07 pm

  European Markets Fall Amid ECB Cuts, Trade Policy Uncertainty, and U.S. Data Concerns

  

  European stock markets sank on Friday as investors digested the latest European Central Bank (ECB) rate reduction ahead of key U.S. employment data, amid persistent uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. At 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped 0.5%, Germany’s DAX fell 1.6%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 1.0%, …

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• 7 March 2025 3:01 pm

  Oil Prices Tumble as Tariff Fears and OPEC+ Production Hikes Weigh on Markets

  

  Oil prices in Asian trading remained nearly unchanged on Friday, hovering close to their weakest levels for the year, as fears of increased U.S. trade tariffs continued to dampen risk appetite. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 0.2% to $69.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed …

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• 7 March 2025 1:24 pm

  Bitcoin Drops as Trump’s Crypto Reserve Fails to Impress

  

  Bitcoin fell 4.8% on Friday, sliding to $88,296.5 by 00:46 ET (05:46 GMT) as investor enthusiasm waned following U.S. President Donald Trump’s unveiling of a strategic reserve for cryptocurrency. The announcement, which came shortly after Trump’s crypto czar, David Sacks, outlined plans for the reserve, failed to spark significant market …

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• 7 March 2025 1:48 am

  Will Macron Extend Nuclear Umbrella to European Allies?

  

  President of France Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of extending France’s nuclear deterrence to include European allies, addressing the escalating threat posed by Russia. This proposal arises amidst growing doubts about the United States’ dedication to European security and NATO, particularly following actions by former U.S. President Donald Trump …

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• 7 March 2025 12:37 am

  Jobs Data Eve: Key NFP Looms Amid Shifting Market Dynamics

  

  NFP Anticipation: Jobs Growth Expected Amidst Economic ShiftsThe US labor market’s health is once again under scrutiny as the February Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report approaches. Scheduled for release on Friday, March 7, the data is expected to reveal the creation of approximately 160,000 net new jobs. Economists also anticipate a …

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• 6 March 2025 11:12 pm

  Tariff Confusion Sends Dow Plunging Again

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a significant drop of roughly 575 points on Thursday, as renewed trade war fears rattled markets. Despite attempts by the Trump administration to ease concerns about tariffs, ongoing mixed messages are fueling uncertainty and driving investor anxiety.President Trump’s shifting stance on trade, characterized by …

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• 6 March 2025 10:11 pm

  Tesla’s Fortunes: Political Backlash and Sales Slump Grip Musk’s Empire

  

  The drop in loyalty rate for Tesla owners in blue states resulted in Tesla losing about a percentage point of market share in those states, which includes some of the nation’s biggest car markets, such as California.A poll last month by Morning Consult that shows that nearly 32% of US …

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• 6 March 2025 9:07 pm

  Canadian Export Surge Attributed to Tariff Avoidance

  

  A significant and unexpected surge in Canada’s goods trade surplus in January was primarily caused by Canadian companies accelerating shipments to the United States to preempt potential tariffs. The substantial increase in exports to the U.S. was a direct response to the threat of levies. A corresponding, though smaller, rise …

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• 6 March 2025 8:17 pm

  Tariffs Pose “Substantial” Risks to UK and Global Economies, Bank of England Warns

  

  The potential impact of escalating US tariffs on the UK economy, and indeed the global economy, is a cause for serious concern, according to the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey. Speaking before MPs, Bailey emphasized that these tariffs could significantly hinder economic growth and present “substantial” risks.The …

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• 6 March 2025 7:14 pm

  Lagarde’s Data Dance: ECB Cuts, But Future Unclear

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 25 basis point reduction in its policy rate, bringing the deposit rate to 2.50%. This decision signals a shift in the ECB’s assessment of its monetary policy, with the central bank now viewing its stance as “becoming meaningfully less restrictive.” This suggests …

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• 6 March 2025 12:49 pm

  European Stocks Present Modest Upside Despite Valuation Concerns

  

  Goldman Sachs strategists have signaled a modest upside for European stocks, even as the market continues to show strong performance forecasts for 2025. In a recent note, Guillaume Jaisson and his colleagues highlighted that while Europe now trades at a forward P/E of 14.2x—slightly above historical averages—it still commands a …

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