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 …
Read More »USD/JPY Slips to 145.00 Amid US Dollar Woes and Japan’s Spending Surge
The USD/JPY pair retreated to 145.00 on May 9, 2025, after failing to sustain gains above a one-mont…
Gold Advances at $3,325.39 as Dollar Weakens and Global Tensions Flare
Gold prices surged over 1% on May 9, 2025, reaching $3,325.39 per ounce, as a weakening US Dollar an…
Trump Stands Pat on Tariffs Even as New Trade Pacts Loom
On May 9, 2025, President Donald Trump declared that the US would maintain a universal 10% tariff on…
Dollar Dips as Stock Surge and Fed Hints at Rate Cut Loom
The US Dollar retreated from its near-monthly peak on May 9, 2025, as a wave of stock buying swept t…
Wall Street Futures Muted as Investors Await U.S.-China Trade Talks; Nvidia Eyes China Chip Shift
U.S. stock futures traded cautiously on Friday, as market participants held back ahead of a key roun…
Oil set for weekly gain on Easing Trade Tensions, UK Deal Boosts Sentiment
Oil prices extended gains on Friday, with benchmarks poised to end the week higher as optimism aroun…
Forex Report: Dollar Eases but Heads for Weekly Gain Amid Cooling Trade Tensions and Cautious Fed
The U.S. dollar slipped slightly in early European hours on Friday, though it remained on track for …
European Stocks Climb on Optimism Over U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal and Easing Tensions
European equity markets rose on Friday, buoyed by optimism that the newly signed trade framework bet…
Gold Rebounds as Market Eyes U.S.-China Trade Talks Following UK Framework Deal
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from two days of sharp declines, as …
Oil Prices Edge Higher as U.S.-China Trade Talks and U.K. Deal Offer Glimmers of Optimism
Oil prices extended gains on Friday, building on a sharp rally in the prior session, as easing trade…
Market Analysis
May, 2025
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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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7 May 2025 9:22 am
Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-China Trade Talks Set to Begin, U.S. Output Outlook Tightens
Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session as the U.S. confirmed the start of formal trade negotiations with China this week. Expectations of tighter domestic crude supplies also supported prices, following warnings from major U.S. shale producers about planned production cuts. As …
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7 May 2025 3:35 am
Fed Poised to Hold Rates as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Economic Tightrope
As the Federal Reserve gears up for concluding its May 6-7, 2025, policy meeting on Wednesday, markets are bracing for another rate hold at 4.25%-4.50%, with only a 3.2% chance of a cut. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, including planned pharmaceutical duties, are casting a long shadow, raising fears …
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7 May 2025 2:41 am
Yen Climbs as Dollar Stumbles Amid Tariff Fears and Falling Treasury Yields
The Japanese Yen is gaining ground, capitalizing on a faltering US Dollar and sliding US Treasury yields on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A successful 10-year Treasury auction has driven up bond values, inversely pushing yields down and bolstering the Yen’s rise. With US trade policies stoking stagflation fears, the USD/JPY …
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7 May 2025 1:39 am
Gold Hits Two-Week High as Tariff Fears and Fed Watch Grip Markets
Gold is roaring back, climbing 2.9% to $3,431.14 per ounce on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, its highest since April 22. Fueled by China’s post-holiday buying spree and jitters over looming US pharmaceutical tariffs, the yellow metal is defying a struggling US Dollar. With the Federal Reserve’s policy decision looming, investors …
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7 May 2025 12:37 am
Carney Stands Firm Against Trump’s Tariff Threats as Trade Talks Begin
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump locked horns in a tense White House summit on May 6, 2025, as trade disputes and Trump’s provocative rhetoric took center stage. Carney, rebuffing Trump’s repeated calls to make Canada the “51st US state,” declared his nation “not for sale,” …
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6 May 2025 11:16 pm
US Treasury Yields Slide as Tariff Fears and Stagflation Jitters Spark Bond Rush
US Treasury yields are retreating, dipping to 4.301% on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after a successful 10-year bond auction drove up bond values, which move inversely to yields. Despite early gains fueled by strong corporate earnings, tariff concerns and stagflation fears have triggered a surge in bond buying, reshaping market …
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6 May 2025 10:03 pm
USD/CHF Slides as Trump’s Trade Moves, Powell’s Fed, and SNB Rate Cut Bets Weigh
The USD/CHF pair is faltering, slipping below 0.9100 on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as the US Dollar wilts under pressure from President Donald Trump’s trade policies and a looming Federal Reserve decision. Switzerland’s flat inflation and growing expectations for a Swiss National Bank (SNB) rate cut are bolstering the Franc, …
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6 May 2025 9:24 pm
Wall Street Tumbles as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Corporate Panic and Stagflation Fears
US stocks have been declining since the start of trading on Tuesday, influenced by statements from American companies laden with messages of uncertainty regarding the expected impact of the Trump administration’s trade policies and the potential economic damage and losses these companies may face due to customs tariffs.These statements came …
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