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February, 2025

• 13 February 2025 10:53 pm

  Oil Continues to Benefit from OPEC’s Report on Global Demand

  

  Oil prices remain on an upward trend since the start of Thursday’s trading session, driven by an OPEC report that confirmed the possibility of increased global demand for oil during 2025 and 2026. This is despite other organizations predicting that demand may decline in the coming period.Futures contracts for oil …

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• 13 February 2025 10:07 pm

  Market Drivers; US Session: Sticky Inflation and Trade War Concerns In Focus

  

  The signing of a reciprocal tariff order has injected further uncertainty into global trade. The potential for escalating trade tensions increases investor nervousness, prompting a flight to safe-haven assets. Gold prices have surged, approaching record highs, driven by a confluence of factors including US dollar weakness, trade anxieties, and robust …

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• 13 February 2025 9:00 pm

  Economic Data Matters: Fed’s Hawkish Stance Poised To Remain In Place Till September 2025

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that President Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t change the central bank’s rate decisions. Powell stated that the Fed will continue to make decisions based on the economy’s situation, despite Trump’s social media comments suggesting lower interest rates. The Fed has cut its …

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• 13 February 2025 8:04 pm

  Tesla Is Out: Gears Shifted on Armoured Vehicle Contract Amid US Scrutiny

  

  The State Department’s planned $400 million purchase of “Armoured Teslas” has hit a roadblock. A 2025 procurement forecast, initially listing the purchase, was recently updated to remove Tesla’s name and instead specify “Armoured Electric Vehicles.” This change follows reports of potential conflict of interest due to Elon Musk’s prominent role …

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• 13 February 2025 7:17 pm

  Meta’s Thriving While Big Tech Companies Struggle

  

  Big Tech’s 2025 is a story of headwinds. Giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Apple grapple with missed targets and stock declines. Yet, Meta defies the trend, riding a 24% stock surge. The key? A strategic, inward-focused AI gambit.While others chase external clients, Meta’s AI investments directly fuel its core: …

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• 13 February 2025 5:46 pm

  U.S. Producer Prices Surge in January, Strengthening Fed’s Higher-for-Longer Stance

  

  U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing concerns that inflation is reaccelerating and pushing back expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts to the second half of 2025. According to Thursday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report: The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.4% …

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• 13 February 2025 4:08 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Trade Flat Amid Ukraine Peace Talks, Inflation Data in Focus

  

  U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged on Thursday as investors assessed potential peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, alongside upcoming inflation data and corporate earnings reports. As of 10:10 GMT: Dow Jones Futures fell 10 points (-0.1%) S&P 500 Futures dropped 1 point (-0.1%) Nasdaq 100 Futures edged up …

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• 13 February 2025 2:49 pm

  U.S. Dollar Retreats as Euro Rallies on Ukraine Peace Hopes

  

  The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday, while the euro gained, as optimism grew over a potential resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict following discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of both nations. As of 09:25 GMT, the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of …

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• 13 February 2025 1:49 pm

  Gold Prices Stay Near Record Highs Amid Peace Talks and Economic Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday, holding close to record levels despite a broader risk-on sentiment in financial markets fueled by renewed hopes for a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. The yellow metal’s strength was primarily driven by a weaker U.S. dollar, which declined even after January’s …

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• 13 February 2025 12:55 pm

  European Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Nestlé Earnings and U.S.-Russia Peace Talks

  

  European stocks surged to a record high on Thursday, driven by strong earnings from Nestlé and growing market optimism over potential peace talks between the United States and Russia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. As of 08:13 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.5%, extending its record-breaking rally …

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• 13 February 2025 10:58 am

  Oil Prices Decline Amid Potential Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Inflation Concerns

  

  Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled potential progress toward a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. The possibility of an agreement raised expectations that U.S. sanctions on Russian crude could be lifted, increasing global oil supply. Meanwhile, a higher-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation …

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• 13 February 2025 2:09 am

  BoC Meeting Minutes Reveal Canada’s Monetary Policy Challenge

  

  The Bank of Canada faces a complex challenge. Recent meeting minutes reveal that potential US tariffs are a central concern, prompting a pre-emptive rate cut to bolster economic activity. The council, including figures like Governor Tiff Macklem, are now carefully monitoring the economic landscape.Inflationary Pressures and the Risk of ContagionWhile …

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• 13 February 2025 1:21 am

  Is Bitcoin’s Rebound A Sign of Shifting Tides?

  

  Bitcoin’s recent price action has sparked considerable interest, particularly its swift recovery after an initial dip triggered by unexpectedly high U.S. inflation data. This rebound, coupled with other market dynamics, raises questions about the forces currently shaping the cryptocurrency landscape.Inflation’s Impact and the Fed’s HawkishnessThe release of stronger-than-anticipated Consumer Price …

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