Bitcoin experienced a pullback during Thursday’s trading session, stepping back from its peak levels since February 2025. The earlier surge was fueled by optimistic remarks about the future of cryptocurrencies delivered at the Bitcoin 2025 annual conference.Investor interest appears to be shifting toward lower-valued cryptocurrencies, driven by economic cycle factors …
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May, 2025
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29 May 2025 10:28 pm
US Stocks Rally After Court Overturns Trump’s Tariff Measures
US stock markets received a boost on Thursday after a US court struck down tariff measures introduced by President Donald Trump earlier this month, ruling that they exceeded his authority. The decision invalidated tariffs imposed under a declared economic emergency, which had allowed restrictions on many of the United States’ …
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29 May 2025 9:29 pm
Gold Shines Bright: Job Market Woes and Tariff Reversal Fuel Fresh Ascent
Gold prices soared past the $3,300 mark on Thursday, buoyed by a confluence of factors including disappointing US jobs data and a significant court ruling against previously imposed Trump-era tariffs. The precious metal, often sought as a safe haven, saw its value jump by 0.94%, with XAU/USD trading at $3,318 …
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29 May 2025 7:13 pm
Why Has Fed Chair Warned of Rising Supply Chain Shocks?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently raised concerns about the potential for more frequent and persistent supply chain shocks, which could complicate the central bank’s efforts to balance inflation control with employment stability. Speaking at a recent conference, Powell noted that these disruptions could fuel inflationary pressures and challenge the …
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29 May 2025 6:58 pm
Nvidia Regains Crown as World’s Most Valuable Company After Strong Earnings
Nvidia stock surges, reclaiming the title of the world’s most valuable company. Market cap surpasses Microsoft, reaching approximately $3.44 trillion.Nvidia’s stock skyrocketed on Thursday, propelling the AI chip leader back to the top spot among the world’s most valuable companies.Nvidia (NVDA) shares climbed 4% during Thursday’s trading session, boosting the …
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29 May 2025 3:52 pm
Bitcoin Slips as Profit-Taking Weighs Heavier Than Tariff Relief; Altcoins Mixed
Bitcoin extended its decline on Thursday, pressured by sustained profit-taking after notching record highs earlier this week, while a favorable U.S. court ruling on trade tariffs failed to lift sentiment across the cryptocurrency space. The world’s largest digital asset fell 1.2% to $107,721.6 by 01:43 ET (05:43 GMT), marking a …
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29 May 2025 3:04 pm
European Stocks Rise as U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs; AI and Luxury Stocks Lead Gains
European equities advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a U.S. trade court’s ruling to block President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals, which lifted market sentiment and eased investor concerns over an escalating trade conflict. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.2% higher as of 08:43 GMT, while Germany’s DAX 40 gained …
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29 May 2025 12:43 pm
Oil Prices Climb as U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Sanctions and OPEC+ Meeting in Focus
Oil prices surged by around $1 per barrel on Thursday, buoyed by a U.S. federal court ruling that blocked most of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, easing concerns over a potential hit to global trade and economic growth. Brent crude futures rose $1.12, or 1.7%, to $66.02 a barrel, while …
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29 May 2025 11:00 am
Gold Prices Fall as Trump Tariff Ruling Sparks Risk Rally and Dollar Strength
Gold prices extended their recent decline in Asian trading on Thursday, as a U.S. federal court ruling against President Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs bolstered risk sentiment across markets. The ruling also fueled a stronger U.S. dollar, further weighing on gold and broader metal prices. Spot gold fell 0.5% to …
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29 May 2025 12:38 am
Euro Declines Amid Dollar Strength and Fed’s Cautious Outlook
Euro Faces Downward PressureThe euro fell against the US dollar on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, closing at 1.1291, down from 1.1329 the previous day. The EUR/USD pair hit an intraday high of 1.1345 and a low of 1.1283, reflecting volatility driven by a resurgent dollar and cautious signals from the …
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28 May 2025 11:32 pm
Fed Minutes Signal Caution Amid Economic Uncertainty
A Holding Pattern for PolicyThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7, 2025, FOMC Minutes, released on May 28 at 23:08 UTC, highlight a central bank in wait-and-see mode as it navigates a complex economic landscape. Persistent uncertainties around trade policies and risks to the Fed’s dual mandate of employment and inflation have …
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28 May 2025 10:22 pm
FOMC Minutes Highlight Economic Uncertainty Amid Inflation and Unemployment Challenges
Rising Risks and Policy DilemmasThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7 meeting Minutes, released on May 28, 2025, at 18:00 GMT, revealed growing unease among policymakers about the economic outlook. Officials highlighted “difficult trade-offs” as inflation continues to rise alongside increasing unemployment. Fed staff projections pointed to heightened recession risks, with GDP …
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28 May 2025 9:27 pm
Russia Considers Revising Budget Rule as Oil Price Slump Strains Finances
Fiscal Policy at a CrossroadsRussia is weighing a significant revision to its budget rule as plummeting oil prices threaten its financial stability, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed on May 28, 2025. The current rule, which sets a baseline oil price of $60 per barrel, directs excess revenue to the National …
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