Market Analysis

January, 2025

  • 29 January 2025 1:47 pm

    Oil Prices Decline as U.S. Stockpiles Rise, Libya Supply Fears Ease

    Oil prices fell on Wednesday, pressured by a build-up in U.S. crude inventories and reduced concerns over Libyan supply disruptions. Investors are also closely monitoring potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil imports. As of 0916 GMT: Brent crude futures declined $0.59 (-0.76%) to $77.90 per barrel. U.S. West …

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  • 29 January 2025 1:18 pm

    European Markets Steady as Investors Digest Corporate Earnings, Await ECB and Fed Decisions

    European stock markets remained relatively stable on Wednesday as investors evaluated a series of major corporate earnings while awaiting policy decisions from both the European Central Bank (ECB) and the U.S. Federal Reserve. As of 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.4% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4% UK’s FTSE …

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  • 29 January 2025 12:48 pm

    Gold Holds Steady as Markets Await Fed Decision and Trump’s Trade Moves

    Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision amid growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump. Spot gold was muted at $2,762.64 per ounce, while gold futures for February delivery edged up 0.1% to $2,796.06 an …

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  • 29 January 2025 3:22 am

    Market Drivers; US Session: The Eve of FOMC Decision

    The US Dollar regained momentum, climbing to two-day highs as US yields rebounded and tariff-related headlines fueled market activity. All eyes are now on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, a pivotal event that could shape market sentiment in the coming weeks. The US Dollar’s Resurgence The US Dollar …

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  • 29 January 2025 2:54 am

    Gold Prices Surge Amid Trade War Fears and Safe-Haven Demand

    Gold prices have rebounded sharply, driven by escalating trade tensions and market volatility. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset, has surged past $ 2,790. This rally comes amid heightened uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies and cautious market sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.Trade War …

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  • 29 January 2025 2:39 am

    FOMC’s January 2025 Decision: What to Expect

    As the Federal Open Market Committee prepares to announce its January 2025 monetary policy decision, the financial world is watching closely. The Fed’s actions will hinge on the interplay of inflation, economic growth, and labour market dynamics, with global risks and fiscal policy adding further complexity. This decision comes at …

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  • 29 January 2025 12:59 am

    BoC Rate Cut Undermined: Trade War Clouds Canadian Dollar Outlook

    The BoC, facing slowing global growth and domestic economic challenges, is expected to lower interest rates to stimulate economic activity. Lower borrowing costs can encourage investment and consumption, thereby boosting economic growth. However, the potential for increased tariffs on Canadian goods could significantly undermine these efforts.The Bank of Canada is …

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  • 28 January 2025 11:12 pm

    Euro Weakens as US Dollar Strengthens on Trade Tension Concerns

    The euro declined on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening US dollar, which benefited from statements by US President Donald Trump regarding trade policies. These statements highlighted the possibility of tightening existing restrictions on US imports from abroad. The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.0430 compared to the previous day’s close of …

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  • 28 January 2025 10:51 pm

    GBP/USD Drops as Trump’s Tariff Threat Boosts US Dollar

    The GBP/USD pair tumbled as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on various industries raised fears of a trade war. The US Dollar Index climbed 0.4% to 107.86, pressuring GBP/USD amid increased market risk aversion. The US saw a significant drop in Durable Goods Orders and Consumer Confidence, while inflation expectations rose. …

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  • 28 January 2025 10:14 pm

    Treasury Bond Yields Rise on Expectations of Slower Rate Cuts

    Treasury bond yields continued to climb, buoyed by statements from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs on all U.S. imports as part of a renewed comprehensive trade policy framework for the new administration, which will rely more on trade restrictions and protectionist tariffs.The yield on the 10-year U.S. …

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  • 28 January 2025 9:04 pm

    U.S. Stocks Attempt to Recover Following Deepseek Shock

    U.S. stocks began to regain footing on Tuesday following the shock caused by China’s DeepSeek, which announced an AI application that rivals the expensive applications developed by European and American companies, but at a much lower cost.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 44,747 points, adding about 0.2% or 51 …

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  • 28 January 2025 3:48 pm

    Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Market Jitters and Trump’s Crypto Moves

    Bitcoin regained some ground on Tuesday, recovering from recent losses as bargain hunters took advantage of the cryptocurrency’s dip below the $100,000 mark. Despite the rebound, traders remained cautious amid concerns over a potential market rout spurred by artificial intelligence developments and political uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance …

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  • 28 January 2025 1:56 pm

    US Dollar Rises Amid Growth Concerns and Trade War Fears

    The US dollar strengthened on Tuesday, recovering from losses in the previous session, as global growth concerns resurfaced and heightened fears of trade wars began to weigh on market sentiment. At 04:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose …

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