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February, 2025

• 20 February 2025 1:56 am

  Canadian Dollar Under Pressure Amidst Inflation Concerns and Trade Tensions

  

  The Canadian dollar (CAD) has weakened against the US dollar (USD), with the USD/CAD pair holding above 1.4200. This depreciation stems from a combination of factors, including concerns about US trade policy, uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) interest rate decisions, and the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) stance on …

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• 20 February 2025 12:11 am

  FOMC Minutes Reveal Discussions on Balance Sheet, Inflation Risks

  

  The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January 28-29 meeting, where the FOMC unanimously decided to maintain the target interest rate range at 4.25%-4.5%, revealed discussions surrounding the balance sheet and potential risks to the inflation outlook.Balance Sheet Discussions and Debt Ceiling ConcernsThe minutes disclosed that Fed officials debated the timing …

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• 19 February 2025 11:39 pm

  Review of Risks Pinpointed by Recent FOMC Minutes

  

  The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes highlighted several risks in the current economic and monetary landscape:Monetary Policy Framework Review: The Fed’s monetary policy framework is under review, focusing on the Committee’s Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, and policy communication practices. However, the 2 percent longer-run inflation …

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• 19 February 2025 11:08 pm

  FOMC Minutes reflect concerns over Trump’s policies

  

  At January’s meeting, Fed officials debated whether it might be wise to slow or even pause the reduction of their balance sheet holdings, given that renewed concerns over the federal debt ceiling have come back into play. In addition, the Minutes showed the staff’s economic outlook remained largely unchanged from …

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• 19 February 2025 9:54 pm

  Gold Slides from Peak, but Still Above $ 2,920 Ahead of FOMC Minutes

  

  Gold’s Trajectory Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and FOMC MinutesGold prices have recently retreated from a peak of $2,947.06, reached during European trading hours, but remain elevated above $2,920. This movement occurs against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and anticipation for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from …

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• 19 February 2025 8:16 pm

  Fed Minutes to Offer Clues on Future Policy Path

  

  The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January 28-29 policy meeting will be released, providing insights into the discussions that led to the decision to hold interest rates steady. Investors will closely examine the document for details surrounding the rationale behind maintaining the policy rate within the 4.25%-4.5% range.Policy Pause and …

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• 19 February 2025 7:30 pm

  EUR/USD Falls As Dollar Struggle to Rise Ahead of FOMC Minutes

  

  The EUR/USD exchange rate has declined to near 1.0420 in Wednesday’s North American session, as the US dollar strengthens against a backdrop of renewed tariff threats and anticipation of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against six major currencies, …

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• 19 February 2025 4:33 pm

  Federal Reserve Weighs Risks of Tariffs on Inflation and Economic Outlook

  

  U.S. Federal Reserve officials remain divided on the potential inflationary impact of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, but growing concerns are emerging regarding their effects on supply chains, public expectations, and pricing dynamics. As the scope of the administration’s trade policies expands, policymakers are reassessing the broader economic risks associated …

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• 19 February 2025 3:39 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Decline as Investors Weigh Fed Minutes and Trade Tensions

  

  U.S. stock futures turned lower on Wednesday, erasing earlier gains as investors assessed geopolitical risks, trade uncertainties, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Market Snapshot (as of 11:17 GMT): Dow futures fell 66 points (-0.2%). S&P 500 futures declined 6 points (-0.1%). Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 11 points (-0.1%). …

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• 19 February 2025 2:56 pm

  European Markets Trade Mixed as Investors Digest UK Inflation Data and Earnings Reports

  

  European stock markets saw mixed trading on Wednesday, as investors reacted to corporate earnings results and higher-than-expected UK inflation data. Market Performance (as of 09:33 GMT): Germany’s DAX edged up 0.1%. UK’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%. France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.2%. Pan-European Stoxx 600 hovered around the flatline, after reaching …

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• 19 February 2025 2:24 pm

  UK Inflation Surges to 3% in January, Exceeding Expectations

  

  The United Kingdom’s inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing the 2.8% forecast by economists, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. Key Highlights: Inflation accelerated from 2.5% in December to 3% in January. Core inflation (excluding energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco) rose to …

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• 19 February 2025 2:03 pm

  Breaking: Gold prices surged to a fresh all-time high

  

  Gold prices surged to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday, extending their third consecutive day of gains amid geopolitical tensions and renewed trade tariff concerns from U.S. President Donald Trump. Spot gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $2,947.08 per ounce during the European trading session. Gold futures also saw strong upward momentum, …

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• 19 February 2025 12:25 pm

  Oil Prices Climb Amid Supply Disruptions in Russia and the U.S.

  

  Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by supply concerns stemming from a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil facility, cold weather disruptions in the U.S., and OPEC+ speculation regarding output levels. Brent crude futures climbed 0.5% to $76.25 per barrel at 07:20 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for …

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