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February, 2025

• 11 February 2025 7:08 pm

  Explainer: Global Markets Focus On Key Clues As Powell Faces US Lawmakers In Washington

  

  The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “strong overall” economy, low unemployment, and inflation that remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward its …

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• 11 February 2025 6:54 pm

  EUR/USD Waits on J. Powell, Tariffs

  

  The EUR/USD pair is holding onto slight gains above 1.0300 on Tuesday, after a decline earlier in the day. Market participants are hesitant as they await developments regarding potential reciprocal tariffs and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s upcoming testimony.Euro’s Latest News:• EUR/USD rises as the US dollar weakens before Chairman Powell’s …

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• 11 February 2025 4:30 pm

  Coca-Cola Surpasses Earnings Expectations as Higher-Priced Beverages Drive Sales

  

  Coca-Cola’s fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, as the company’s strategy of encouraging consumers to buy higher-priced beverages fueled an unexpected rise in sales volume. The strong performance sent shares higher in premarket U.S. trading on Tuesday. The beverage giant (NYSE: KO) has introduced slimmer 12-ounce cans in the U.S. to boost …

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• 11 February 2025 3:16 pm

  Powell to Testify as Fed Navigates Economic Uncertainty Under Trump Policies

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell begins two days of hearings on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, addressing an economy at full employment, cooling inflation, and significant uncertainty surrounding the evolving trade and fiscal policies of the Trump administration. Since Powell’s last testimony before Congress, Trump’s election has introduced the prospect of …

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• 11 February 2025 1:44 pm

  European Markets Trade Cautiously Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

  

  European stock markets fluctuated within tight ranges on Tuesday, as investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariffs on global growth and corporate earnings. DAX (Germany): -0.2% CAC 40 (France): +0.2% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.2% Key Market Drivers: U.S. Tariffs Raise Uncertainty Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum raise fears …

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• 11 February 2025 12:52 pm

  Gold Hits Record Highs as Safe-Haven Demand Surges

  

  Gold prices soared to fresh record highs in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by escalating trade war fears and geopolitical tensions under U.S. President Donald Trump. Spot gold reached a record high of $2,942.69/oz. Gold futures peaked at $2,968.39/oz before slightly retreating. Key Market Drivers: U.S. Trade Tariffs Spark Economic …

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• 11 February 2025 1:38 am

  US Dollar and Gold Surge After Trump’s Comments on New Tariffs

  

  The US dollar continued to rise alongside gold, amidst significant market fluctuations triggered by statements made last week by US President Donald Trump. The President hinted at the possibility of imposing new customs tariffs in the coming days.The dollar index, which tracks the performance of the US currency against a …

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• 11 February 2025 12:30 am

  McDonald reveals Q4 mixed performance, Eyes 2025 Rebound

  

  McDonald’s Q4 results showed mixed performance, with revenue slightly below expectations and adjusted earnings per share reaching $2.80. Global same-store sales saw a modest 0.4% increase, but US same-store sales fell 1.4% year over year due to an E. coli outbreak. CEO Chris Kempczinski acknowledged the need for swift action …

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• 10 February 2025 11:17 pm

  US Stocks Remain Resilient Amid Tariff Threats, Inflation Concerns

  

  US stock market demonstrated resilience this week, navigating a landscape of renewed tariff threats and persistent inflation concerns. Tech stocks led the charge, showcasing strength despite lingering anxieties surrounding potential economic repercussions. This positive momentum suggests investors are, for the moment, prioritizing specific sectors and individual company performance over broader …

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• 10 February 2025 9:59 pm

  Bitcoin Price Recovers Slightly, But Concerns on Fresh Tariffs, Inflation Persist

  

  The price of bitcoin has somewhat recovered, but inflation and new tariff worries are still present. Following a sharp decline over the weekend due to worries about new trade tariffs, Bitcoin witnessed a slight comeback on Monday, rising 1.3% to $97,873.0. Growing trade tensions between the United States and China …

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• 10 February 2025 9:09 pm

  Lagarde Reaffirms ECB’s Recovery Outlook Despite Inflation Uncertainties

  

  In her speech on Monday, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, reiterated the ECB’s conclusion is that the circumstances for economic recovery in the Eurozone are still favorable. Lagarde underlined her optimism that inflation will return to the ECB’s 2% medium-term target sometime in 2025, specifically this …

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• 10 February 2025 8:04 pm

  EUR/USD appreciates as investors grow alarmed by fresh tariff threats

  

  Although the EUR/USD recovers some of its intraday losses and closes to 1.0300, the picture remains murky due to fresh concerns over US President Trump’s tariffs. President Trump of the United States is about to impose 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum.On Tuesday and Wednesday, investors look …

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• 10 February 2025 7:07 pm

  Trump’s Looming Tariffs and BoE Shift Weigh on Pound Sterling

  

  The Pound Sterling weakened against the US Dollar on Monday, falling below the 1.2400 level to 1.2385, a 0.16% decline. This drop occurred following announcements of new US tariffs on aluminum and steel, with hints of additional tariffs to come. The Sterling’s pair is trading at 1.2375 at the time …

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