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July, 2025

• 31 July 2025 1:51 pm

  Shell Reports 32% Drop in Q2 Profit Amidst Lower Oil Prices and Chemicals Losses, But Beats Forecasts

  

  Shell’s second-quarter net profit plunged by almost 32% on Thursday, impacted by a drop in oil prices, weaker gas trading results, and losses linked to an outage in its chemicals operations. However, despite these challenges, the oil major exceeded analysts’ expectations with a reported $4.26 billion in adjusted earnings, significantly …

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• 31 July 2025 12:33 pm

  Microsoft Poised to Surpass $4 Trillion Market Valuation on Investor Confidence in Azure

  

  Microsoft is set to make history on Thursday by surpassing a $4 trillion market valuation for the first time, propelled by investor confidence in its Azure cloud division. The tech giant’s stock surged by 8.6%, reaching $557.34 per share in early premarket trading, pushing its total valuation to $4.14 trillion. …

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• 31 July 2025 11:46 am

  Gold Prices Rebound Amid Trade Tariff Jitters, Fed’s Stance Limits Gains

  

  Gold prices rebounded from one-month lows in Asian trade on Thursday, as escalating trade tariff concerns ahead of President Donald Trump’s looming deadline increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold rose 0.8% to $3,301.21 an ounce, marking a recovery after a recent dip. Gold Futures …

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• 31 July 2025 2:19 am

  WTI Climbs Toward $70.00 Amid US Threats of Sanctions on Russia

  

  The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. crude oil benchmark, rose to approximately $69.80 during Thursday’s early Asian trading session. WTI continues its upward trend, reaching its highest level in over a month, driven by market focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s intensified pressure on Russia to end …

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• 31 July 2025 1:37 am

  US Stocks Decline After FOMC’s Interest Rate Decision

  

  U.S. stocks ended Wednesday’s trading session in the red following the Federal Reserve’s announcement to keep interest rates unchanged, with the Fed’s Chair ruling out any near-term rate cuts.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by approximately 0.4%, while the S&P 500 declined by about 0.2%. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite …

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• 31 July 2025 12:33 am

  Dollar Continues to Rise After Fed Decision and Powell’s Statements

  

  The U.S. dollar has been climbing since the announcement of the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates for the fifth consecutive time within the range of 4.25% – 4.50%, keeping the U.S. currency among high-yield assets.The dollar gained its current upward momentum from the uncertainty reflected in the Federal …

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• 30 July 2025 11:42 pm

  Fed Chair Powell: No Decisions Made Regarding Rate Cut in September

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a press conference following the July policy meeting, where he elaborated on the decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.50% for the fifth consecutive time. Responding to reporters’ questions, Powell noted that the U.S. economy remains in a solid position despite a …

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• 30 July 2025 10:41 pm

  Fed Sees Significant Uncertainty Still Surrounding Current US Economic Landscape

  

  The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the interest rate unchanged at the July meeting, with a vote of 9 to 2 in favor of the decision.As a result, the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate, in place since the beginning of this year, remains within the range of 4.25% …

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• 30 July 2025 10:04 pm

  Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged for Fifth Consecutive Meeting Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty

  

  On July 30, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping the policy rate within the 4.25%-4.50% range following a 25-basis-point cut last December.The decision came after the July policy meeting, with market participants widely anticipating the unchanged …

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• 30 July 2025 9:19 pm

  Dow Jones Holds Steady Ahead of FOMC Decision

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remained nearly flat on July 30, 2025, hovering around 21.595, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, according to the finance card above. With a rate hold at 4.25%-4.5% widely expected, markets are focused on signals for a potential September cut, …

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• 30 July 2025 9:00 pm

  Gold Dips Below $3,300 as Strong U.S. Data Overshadows Fed Watch

  

  Gold prices fell below $3,300 on July 30, 2025, shedding nearly 1% as robust U.S. economic data dampened demand for the safe-haven metal. Trading near $3,293, gold struggled amid easing global trade tensions and a risk-on market mood, though a softer U.S. dollar and slightly lower Treasury yields offered some …

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• 30 July 2025 8:06 pm

  U.S. Economy Defies Tariff Fears with Robust Growth

  

  The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3% annual rate in Q2 2025, surpassing the 2.3% forecast despite trade tensions from new tariffs, the Commerce Department reported on July 30. This marked a rebound from Q1’s 0.5% decline, driven by stronger consumer spending and an improved trade balance. Consumer spending …

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• 30 July 2025 7:28 pm

  Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty

  

  The Bank of Canada opted to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.75% on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, aligning with market expectations as it navigates a landscape clouded by unpredictable U.S. trade policies. In a press conference following the decision, the central bank’s governor highlighted emerging inflationary pressures and …

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