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January, 2025

• 29 January 2025 2:39 am

  FOMC’s January 2025 Decision: What to Expect

  

  As the Federal Open Market Committee prepares to announce its January 2025 monetary policy decision, the financial world is watching closely. The Fed’s actions will hinge on the interplay of inflation, economic growth, and labour market dynamics, with global risks and fiscal policy adding further complexity. This decision comes at …

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• 29 January 2025 12:59 am

  BoC Rate Cut Undermined: Trade War Clouds Canadian Dollar Outlook

  

  The BoC, facing slowing global growth and domestic economic challenges, is expected to lower interest rates to stimulate economic activity. Lower borrowing costs can encourage investment and consumption, thereby boosting economic growth. However, the potential for increased tariffs on Canadian goods could significantly undermine these efforts.The Bank of Canada is …

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• 28 January 2025 11:12 pm

  Euro Weakens as US Dollar Strengthens on Trade Tension Concerns

  

  The euro declined on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening US dollar, which benefited from statements by US President Donald Trump regarding trade policies. These statements highlighted the possibility of tightening existing restrictions on US imports from abroad. The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.0430 compared to the previous day’s close of …

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• 28 January 2025 10:51 pm

  GBP/USD Drops as Trump’s Tariff Threat Boosts US Dollar

  

  The GBP/USD pair tumbled as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on various industries raised fears of a trade war. The US Dollar Index climbed 0.4% to 107.86, pressuring GBP/USD amid increased market risk aversion. The US saw a significant drop in Durable Goods Orders and Consumer Confidence, while inflation expectations rose. …

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• 28 January 2025 10:14 pm

  Treasury Bond Yields Rise on Expectations of Slower Rate Cuts

  

  Treasury bond yields continued to climb, buoyed by statements from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs on all U.S. imports as part of a renewed comprehensive trade policy framework for the new administration, which will rely more on trade restrictions and protectionist tariffs.The yield on the 10-year U.S. …

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• 28 January 2025 9:04 pm

  U.S. Stocks Attempt to Recover Following Deepseek Shock

  

  U.S. stocks began to regain footing on Tuesday following the shock caused by China’s DeepSeek, which announced an AI application that rivals the expensive applications developed by European and American companies, but at a much lower cost.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 44,747 points, adding about 0.2% or 51 …

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• 28 January 2025 3:48 pm

  Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Market Jitters and Trump’s Crypto Moves

  

  Bitcoin regained some ground on Tuesday, recovering from recent losses as bargain hunters took advantage of the cryptocurrency’s dip below the $100,000 mark. Despite the rebound, traders remained cautious amid concerns over a potential market rout spurred by artificial intelligence developments and political uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance …

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• 28 January 2025 1:56 pm

  US Dollar Rises Amid Growth Concerns and Trade War Fears

  

  The US dollar strengthened on Tuesday, recovering from losses in the previous session, as global growth concerns resurfaced and heightened fears of trade wars began to weigh on market sentiment. At 04:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose …

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• 28 January 2025 12:36 pm

  Gold Prices Steady Amid Fed Meeting Uncertainty and Dollar Strength

  

  Gold prices remained stable in early Asian trading on Tuesday after a sharp decline of over 1% on Monday, driven by a rebound in the U.S. dollar and growing caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Spot gold (XAU/USD) traded at $2,740.19 per ounce, while February gold futures …

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• 28 January 2025 1:52 am

  XAU/USD Declines 1% On Profit-taking, Broad Stock Selloff

  

  Gold prices experienced a decline of over 1% on Monday, falling below the $2,750 level. This downturn was primarily driven by a confluence of factors. Firstly, profit-taking by investors contributed significantly to the gold price decline. Secondly, the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm, triggered a broader market …

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• 28 January 2025 12:06 am

  Market Drivers; US Session: Will Fresh Data Help the US Dollar?

  

  The US Dollar began the week on a weaker note as markets grappled with the potential impact of further tariffs and anticipated the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced moderate losses, although it partially recovered after touching a low near 107.00. Meanwhile, the Euro strengthened against …

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• 27 January 2025 11:16 pm

  Why has China’s DeepSeek crept to news headlines all of a sudden?

  

  The AI landscape has been shaken by the sudden emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company that has rapidly gained traction with its powerful and surprisingly affordable AI chatbot. This development has sent shockwaves through the tech world, impacting stock prices and raising questions about the future of AI …

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• 27 January 2025 10:07 pm

  Bitcoin Suffers 10% Loss Amidst Profit-Taking

  

  Bitcoin has continued to decline since the opening of trading on Monday, influenced by a decrease in optimism sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisions and executive orders, all of which favor cryptocurrencies and support the sector. Bitcoin also benefited recently from executive orders related to inflation.The world’s most widely …

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