U.S. stock index futures were on the rise Friday, capping off a generally positive week as investors continued to digest strong quarterly earnings reports, alongside optimism about ongoing trade talks. As of 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose by 90 points or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures gained 10 …
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Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
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Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
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Market Analysis
July, 2025
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25 July 2025 3:49 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Investors Digest Earnings and Trade Deal Optimism
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25 July 2025 2:47 pm
Bitcoin Drops Below $116,000 as Caution Mounts Ahead of U.S. Fed Meeting and Crypto Policy Report
Bitcoin faced a decline on Friday, dropping below $116,000 amidst growing caution in the market. The cryptocurrency fell by 1.8% to $115,555.4 as of 01:28 ET (05:28 GMT), pressured by large wallet movements and profit-taking after a record high above $123,000 last week. Whale Movements and Profit-Taking Pressure The drop …
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25 July 2025 1:23 pm
European Stocks Dip Amid Trade Uncertainty; Oil Prices Rise on Trade Optimism
Corporate Woes Amid Tariff Concerns and EU-U.S. Trade Deal Talks European stocks faced a dip on Friday as concerns about the economic impact of ongoing tariff disputes lingered, despite optimistic talk of a potential trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). The DAX in Germany fell 0.9%, …
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25 July 2025 12:10 pm
UK Retail Sales Rebound in June, Signaling Economic Recovery Amidst Uncertainty
Monthly and Yearly Gains Reflect Consumer Resilience Retail sales in the United Kingdom saw a robust rebound in June, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday. The figures showed a 0.9% increase month-over-month (MoM), recovering from a 2.8% drop in May (revised …
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25 July 2025 12:06 pm
German Business Sentiment Shows Modest Improvement in July, But Falls Short of Expectations
Economic Outlook Remains Subdued Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index rose slightly in July, signaling a marginal improvement in business sentiment, but the results still fell short of market expectations. The headline index rose to 88.6 from 88.4 in June, missing the consensus forecast of 89, indicating that business sentiment remains …
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25 July 2025 11:05 am
Oil Prices Rise as Trade Optimism Outweighs Venezuela Supply Concerns
Market Outlook Supported by Trade Talks and Supply Disruptions Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding U.S. trade talks and the potential for increased oil demand, despite concerns over a possible increase in supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose by 20 cents, or 0.29%, to …
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25 July 2025 9:59 am
Oil Prices Rise as Trade Optimism Outweighs Venezuela Supply Concerns
Market Outlook Supported by Trade Talks and Supply Disruptions Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding U.S. trade talks and the potential for increased oil demand, despite concerns over a possible increase in supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose by 20 cents, or 0.29%, to …
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25 July 2025 9:32 am
UK Consumer Confidence Dips in July Amid Economic Woes and Inflation Pressures
Consumer Confidence Falls as UK Faces Economic Uncertainty Consumer confidence in the UK took a hit in July, according to data released by GfK on Friday. The consumer confidence index dropped to minus 19 in July from minus 18 in June, reversing the slight improvement recorded in the previous month. …
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25 July 2025 3:46 am
GBP/USD Stumbles but Eyes Recovery with Key UK Data on Horizon
The GBP/USD pair, often called Cable, snapped its three-day winning streak on Thursday, July 24, 2025, retreating from a high near 1.3600 to settle around 1.3500. Despite a generally bullish outlook, the pair faced headwinds after mixed economic data from the UK and US stirred market uncertainty. Thursday’s UK Purchasing …
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25 July 2025 2:23 am
USD/JPY Surges as US Bond Yields Climb on Economic Optimism
The USD/JPY pair climbed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields, which share a well-established positive correlation with the pair. Closing at 146.99, up from 146.50, the pair hit a daily high of 147.00 and a low of 145.85. The uptick was fueled by a …
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25 July 2025 1:49 am
EUR/USD Dips as US Data Outshines ECB’s Steady Rates
The EUR/USD pair took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.20% to hover around 1.1749 after peaking at 1.1789. Robust US economic data overshadowed the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to hold interest rates steady, tilting the balance in favor of the dollar. The euro, which gained …
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25 July 2025 1:39 am
Stocks and Crypto: Riding the Market Wave Together
The interplay between US stocks and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has become a captivating dynamic for investors, with a correlation coefficient of roughly 0.67 signaling a meaningful connection. As of July 25, 2025, Bitcoin trades at $118,420, down 0.33% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $2.35 trillion …
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25 July 2025 12:46 am
US Markets Mixed as Strong Earnings Clash with Tariff Tensions
US stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as robust corporate earnings fueled gains in technology and telecom sectors, while tariff uncertainties and disappointing results in other industries weighed on the broader market. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.07% gain, securing its fourth consecutive record …
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