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March, 2025

• 4 March 2025 4:40 pm

  European Auto and Banking Stocks Slide Amid Rising Trade Tensions

  

  European equity markets suffered broad-based declines today, as heightened global trade tensions triggered a sell-off in auto stocks, banks, and industrial sectors. The downturn followed the U.S. imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with China retaliating through tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and export restrictions on certain defense companies. Auto …

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• 4 March 2025 3:37 pm

  Saudi Aramco Forecasts Lower Dividends in 2025 Amid Declining Profits

  

  Saudi Aramco (TADAWUL:2222), the world’s largest oil company, announced on Tuesday that it expects to declare $85.4 billion in total dividends in 2025, a notable decrease from the $124.25 billion distributed in 2024. Financial Performance: Declining Profitability in 2024 The oil giant reported a 12.4% drop in full-year 2024 net …

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• 4 March 2025 1:33 pm

  Bitcoin Extends Losses as Trump’s Crypto Reserve Hype Fades

  

  Bitcoin tumbled on Tuesday, deepening its losses from the prior session, as excitement over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed national cryptocurrency reserve quickly faded. The broader crypto market also suffered heavy losses, as investor sentiment took a hit from Trump’s tariff hikes on China, Canada, and Mexico, which escalated concerns …

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• 4 March 2025 12:42 pm

  Gold Prices Hold Steady as U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada Take Effect

  

  Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Tuesday, with safe-haven demand providing support amid escalating trade tensions. The market reacted to the implementation of U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada, alongside further tariff escalations against China. As of 00:23 ET (05:23 GMT), Spot Gold was steady at $2,892.98 …

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• 4 March 2025 12:59 am

  Crude Crash: Oil Prices Hit Rock Bottom on Supply, Tariff Concerns

  

  Oil prices fell 2% to a 12-week low on Monday, influenced by reports that OPEC+ will proceed with a planned oil output increase in April and concerns that U.S. tariffs could negatively impact global economic growth and oil demand.Brent futures settled at $71.62 a barrel, down $1.19, or 1.6%, while …

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• 4 March 2025 12:27 am

  Australian Dollar Recovers; Retail Sales and RBA Minutes in Focus

  

  The Australian dollar (AUD) began the week with a notable rebound, halting a six-day decline that saw it lose 3% against the US dollar (USD). Currently, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6203 in North American trading, marking a 0.71% increase for the day.Key Economic Data on the HorizonTraders are now anticipating …

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• 3 March 2025 11:29 pm

  Europe’s Defense Spending Dilemma: A Looming Forex Market Fingerprint

  

  The tumultuous geopolitical landscape in Europe, dominated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and heightened tensions with Russia, has ignited a complex interplay of security concerns and economic realities, leaving an indelible mark on the forex market. While Europe’s latent capacity for self-defense and sustained support for Ukraine has proven …

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• 3 March 2025 10:26 pm

  Trump’s Crypto Reserve Announcement Sparks Surge in Cryptocurrencies

  

  The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant boost early Monday, with Bitcoin and other digital currencies like Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin, Solana, and Cardano seeing sharp price increases. This surge followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve aimed at bolstering the industry. Despite the rise, prices remained below …

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• 3 March 2025 9:28 pm

  Wall Street Eyes NFP Data Amid Shifting Economic Signals

  

  US market is bracing for Friday’s crucial employment data, a potential catalyst amidst swirling recession anxieties. Recent market behavior reflects this unease, with volatility dominating trading sessions. While inflation figures have offered a degree of comfort, a concerning dip in consumer spending and a subsequent downward revision of GDP forecasts …

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• 3 March 2025 8:25 pm

  Pound Rebounds as US Dollar Weakens on Mounting Economic Concerns

  

  The economic landscape is currently marked by a confluence of factors that are generating significant market volatility and raising concerns about a potential slowdown in the United States. Recent data releases have painted a picture of an economy grappling with uncertainty, particularly concerning manufacturing activity and the potential impact of …

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• 3 March 2025 7:21 pm

  US Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Weakness, Inflationary Pressures Mount

  

  The U.S. manufacturing sector exhibited unexpected signs of deceleration in February, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The closely watched Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 50.3, a decline from January’s 50.9 and below the consensus forecast of 50.5. This figure indicates a marginal …

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• 3 March 2025 6:11 pm

  Oil Prices Gain on Strong Chinese Manufacturing Data Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

  

  Oil prices edged higher on Monday, buoyed by upbeat Chinese manufacturing data, as traders assessed geopolitical developments, including efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the impact of U.S. tariffs. As of 08:30 ET (13:30 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 0.6% to $73.24 per barrel, while West …

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• 3 March 2025 5:30 pm

  Gold Prices Rise Amid Dollar Weakness and Geopolitical Concerns

  

  Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and persistent geopolitical uncertainties. Investors turned to the precious metal as a safe-haven asset amid ongoing trade policy tensions and stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to $2,865.69 per ounce, while April …

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