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March, 2025

• 14 March 2025 2:53 pm

  Forex Market Overview: Yen Weakens, Pound Slips, Dollar Recovers

  

  The Japanese yen weakened on Friday after concluding union wage negotiations, while the British pound edged lower following weak UK economic data. The US dollar managed to extend its rebound amid trade tensions, global slowdown fears, and geopolitical uncertainties. Key Currency Movements: 1. Japanese Yen Weakens After Wage Talks USD/JPY: …

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• 14 March 2025 12:27 pm

  Oil Prices Rebound as Ukraine Conflict Persists, Trade War Concerns Loom

  

  Oil prices bounced back on Friday, recovering some of the previous session’s losses, as the Ukraine conflict remains unresolved, limiting the prospect of increased Russian energy supplies. Key Oil Price Movements: Brent Crude Futures: $70.52/barrel, up 0.9% (+64 cents). West Texas Intermediate (WTI): $67.26/barrel, up 1.1% (+71 cents). Market Drivers: …

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• 14 March 2025 11:43 am

  Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs Amid Trade Tensions, Rate Cut Expectations

  

  Gold prices remained steady at all-time highs in Asian trading on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which bolstered expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold: $2,986.62/oz, after hitting a record high of $2,993.90/oz earlier. Gold Futures (April): …

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• 14 March 2025 1:20 am

  Market Drivers Dollar’s Resurges, Trade Fears and Yield Shifts Shake Global Markets

  

  The US dollar is showing renewed strength, shaking off recent dips and climbing back above the 104.00 mark on the Dollar Index (DXY). This resurgence, fueled by rising US Treasury yields and escalating anxieties over a potential global trade war, is sending ripples across currency and commodity markets. The shift …

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• 14 March 2025 12:41 am

  Alcohol Trade War Erupts: US Threatens 200% Tariffs on European Wines

  

  A dramatic escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the US and Europe has ignited, with the US administration threatening to impose a crippling 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. This move comes as a direct response to the European Union’s (EU) retaliatory tariffs on American spirits, marking a rapid …

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• 13 March 2025 11:16 pm

  Wall Street Brief: Trade Tensions and Inflation Data Shake Investor Confidence

  

  A significant downturn gripped the US stock market on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing a sharp decline. This drop occurred despite promising inflation data, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical factors and trade policy uncertainties.   The day’s financial landscape was marked by a surprising contradiction. While …

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• 13 March 2025 10:11 pm

  Crypto Market Trembles: Is a Major Bitcoin Crash Imminent?

  

  The cryptocurrency market is gripped by a palpable sense of unease, as Bitcoin and its brethren navigate a tumultuous sea of economic uncertainties. Fears of a significant Bitcoin crash, mirroring the volatility seen in traditional stock markets, have intensified, casting a long shadow over the entire digital asset landscape. The …

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• 13 March 2025 8:42 pm

  Inflation Pause: PPI Holds Steady in February

  

  Recent economic data indicates a stabilization of wholesale prices, offering a temporary reassurance about inflationary pressures. The Producer Price Index (PPI), a key indicator of wholesale inflation, remained flat in February, showing a year-over-year increase of 3.2%. This figure fell slightly below economists’ expectations, suggesting a slowdown in price hikes …

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• 13 March 2025 7:33 pm

  Gold Shatters Records, Defying Dollar and Yields

  

  Gold prices have ignited a spectacular rally, surging past previous records and brushing against the $3,000 threshold, a feat achieved despite the headwinds of a robust US dollar and elevated Treasury bond yields. In a display of raw bullish power, XAU/USD soared to an all-time high of $2,971 a troy …

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• 13 March 2025 4:58 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Decline, Indicating Continued Labor Market Strength

  

  Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S. fell to 220K, coming in below expectations and marking a slight decrease from the previous week’s revised 222K figure, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Key Labor Market Data: Initial Jobless Claims: 220K (vs. 221K expected, prior revised to 222K). Continuing Jobless …

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• 13 March 2025 4:42 pm

  U.S. Producer Price Growth Slows in February, Easing Inflation Concerns

  

  U.S. producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected annualized rate in February, signaling cooling inflation pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance amid economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump’s trade policies. Key Producer Price Index (PPI) Data: Annual PPI Growth: 3.2% (vs. 3.3% expected), down from 3.7% in …

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• 13 March 2025 3:33 pm

  IEA Lowers Oil Demand Growth Forecast Amid Global Economic Concerns

  

  The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil demand growth estimates for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, citing worsening macroeconomic conditions driven by global trade tensions. Revised Oil Demand Forecasts The agency now expects global oil demand to increase by 1.03 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, down …

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• 13 March 2025 2:54 pm

  Forex Report: Euro and Pound Hold Near Multi-Month Highs as Dollar Remains Under Pressure

  

  The euro and the British pound remained near their multi-month highs against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as concerns over slowing U.S. economic growth and escalating trade tensions weighed on the greenback. The euro was last seen at $1.0880, slightly lower but still near its five-month high earlier in the …

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