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February, 2025

• 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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• 10 February 2025 2:14 pm

  Dollar Strengthens as Trump Announces New Tariffs

  

  The U.S. dollar edged higher on Monday as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, with additional reciprocal tariffs expected midweek. U.S. Dollar Index (DXY): Up 0.1% to 108.17 USD/JPY: Up 0.59%, reversing last week’s yen rally EUR/USD: Flat at $1.0329 …

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• 10 February 2025 12:52 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher Despite Trade Uncertainty

  

  European stock markets opened on a positive note Monday, showing resilience despite fresh U.S. trade tariffs. DAX (Germany): Up 0.3% CAC 40 (France): Up 0.1% FTSE 100 (UK): Up 0.1% Key Market Drivers: New U.S. Tariffs and Retaliation Risks President Trump announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, …

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• 10 February 2025 11:27 am

  Gold Surges to Record Highs Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices climbed to all-time highs on Monday, as escalating trade tensions and global economic uncertainty fueled safe-haven demand. Spot gold: Up 1.1% to $2,892.30 per ounce Gold futures (April contract): Up 0.9% to $2,916.05 per ounce Key Drivers: Trump’s Tariff Moves Spark Market Jitters 25% tariffs imposed on all …

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• 10 February 2025 10:46 am

  Oil Prices Edge Higher Despite Tariff Concerns and Weak Chinese Demand

  

  Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Monday after three straight weeks of declines, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures on steel and aluminum imports. Brent crude: Up 0.5% to $75.06 per barrel WTI crude (March contract): Up 0.6% to $71.13 per barrel Key Drivers: Tariffs and Trade …

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• 10 February 2025 2:25 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Brief: Navigating a Shifting Economic Landscape

  

  Tariffs, Trade Diversification, and the NFP ImpactThe global trade landscape is bracing for potential shifts as the specter of renewed US tariffs looms. Since 2017, even with relatively strong US economic growth, US share of global trade has been on a downward trend, while its share of global GDP and …

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• 8 February 2025 4:14 am

  Amazon’s Q4: Earnings Beat, Cloud Concerns, and the AI Gamble

  

  Amazon’s Q4 earnings presented a complex picture, with positive earnings per share offset by concerns about cloud growth and future revenue projections. While the company exceeded expectations on earnings per share, reaching $1.86 compared to the anticipated $1.49, and revenue marginally surpassed forecasts at $187.8 billion, the performance of Amazon …

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• 8 February 2025 12:40 am

  Gold Glows Following Jobs Report as Trade Tensions Flare

  

  Gold prices rose on Friday amidst escalating trade tensions between the US and China, along with a mixed US employment report. The XAU/USD pair is currently trading at $2,862, a 0.24% increase.The prospect of new reciprocal tariffs announced by US officials boosted gold’s safe-haven appeal. Increased tensions could further drive …

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