President Donald Trump made a flurry of remarks on Thursday, highlighting what he described as a major breakthrough in trade relations with the United Kingdom.Key TakeawaysJust concluded rare earth deal with Ukraine. Speaking with Zelenskiy soon. Reached breakthrough deal with UK. UK agreement increases access for beef, ethanol. UK will …
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Gold Jumps Over 1% as Trade Tensions and Fiscal Fears Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
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U.S. Stock Futures Pull Back Amid Trade and Fiscal Policy Uncertainty
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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8 May 2025 2:22 pm
Dollar Climbs as Fed Flags Stagflation Risks; Traders Push Back Rate Cut Expectations
The U.S. dollar advanced on Thursday, building on prior gains after the Federal Reserve highlighted growing stagflation risks in the U.S. economy, prompting markets to reassess expectations for near-term interest rate cuts. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the performance of the greenback against six …
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8 May 2025 11:02 am
Oil Prices Edge Higher on Trade Talk Optimism, But Demand Worries Linger
Oil prices inched up on Thursday, recouping a portion of the losses from the prior session, as markets found some support from renewed hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. However, gains were capped by persistent concerns over global demand and rising inventories. Brent crude futures rose by 10 cents, …
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8 May 2025 10:10 am
Bitcoin Nears $100K as Trade Deal Hopes Fuel Risk-On Rally
Bitcoin surged on Thursday, climbing toward the key psychological level of $100,000, as investor sentiment was buoyed by renewed hopes of a de-escalation in U.S. trade tensions. The gains followed comments from President Donald Trump that he would announce a “major” trade deal, stoking optimism that the administration’s tariff agenda …
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8 May 2025 9:23 am
Gold Rises on Fed Economic Warning, but Gains Capped by Trade Deal Speculation
Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a renewed flight to safety after the Federal Reserve flagged concerns over the economic outlook amid lingering global trade tensions. However, broader gains were capped as markets digested mixed signals on upcoming U.S. trade developments. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to …
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8 May 2025 1:36 am
Dollar Climbs, Gold Dips as Fed Signals Caution and Disney Shines
The US Dollar surged to 99.89, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, while gold prices fell over 1.5% to $3,364 after peaking at $3,438, driven by improved risk appetite. Despite the Fed’s cautious outlook, warning of tariff-driven inflation and economic uncertainty, US stocks rallied, …
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8 May 2025 12:51 am
Disney’s Earnings Magic Lifts US Stocks Despite Fed’s Gloomy Outlook
US stocks climbed higher, shrugging off a sobering Federal Reserve statement that warned of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. Fueled by optimism over upcoming US-China trade talks and standout earnings from companies like Disney, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posted solid gains. The Fed’s decision to hold rates at …
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7 May 2025 11:13 pm
Fed Stands Firm on Rates, Powell’s Patience Shakes Markets
On May 7, 2025, the US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, a widely anticipated move that underscored its cautious approach amid economic uncertainty. With inflation stubbornly above target and new trade policies stirring volatility, Chair Jerome Powell signaled no rush to cut rates, dampening hopes …
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7 May 2025 10:08 pm
Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.25%-4.50% as Tariff Uncertainty Looms
On May 7, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%, aligning with market expectations and marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Following a 25-basis-point cut in December 2024, the Fed’s cautious stance reflects concerns over inflation and the …
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7 May 2025 9:26 pm
U.S. Bond Yields Dip as Trade Tensions Ease and U.S.-China Talks Loom
U.S. Treasury bond yields fell since Wednesday’s market open, driven by improved sentiment around U.S.-China trade tensions and the announcement of upcoming trade talks between the two nations.There’s a direct link between benchmark bond yields and inflation, making any signals about future inflation impactful on yield movements. The scheduled start …
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7 May 2025 8:27 pm
U.S. Stocks Wobble as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Buoyed by U.S.-China Trade Talk Hopes
U.S. stocks showed mixed performance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with New York Stock Exchange shares gaining support from news of a potential breakthrough in the U.S.-China trade dispute.This month’s Fed meeting comes amid uncertainty that makes predicting the central bank’s monetary policy moves nearly impossible. The …
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7 May 2025 7:24 pm
Bitcoin Soars Near S&P 500 Peak, but Gold Ratio Signals Trouble
Bitcoin is charging toward record highs, nearing its strongest level against the S&P 500 on May 7, 2025, but a troubling decline in its gold ratio is flashing warning signs. As the cryptocurrency market buzzes with optimism, Dogecoin’s rally and heightened security practices among Asian traders add to the narrative. …
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7 May 2025 1:34 pm
Bitcoin Dominance Hits 65%, Signaling Renewed Market Confidence Amid Altcoin Retreat
The Bitcoin Dominance Index has surged to 65.09%, marking a significant milestone in the current crypto market cycle. This metric, tracked by TradingView, reflects Bitcoin’s growing command over the broader digital asset landscape, indicating a substantial shift in investor sentiment toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Rising from below 48% in …
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