XAU/USD declines 0.84% as a strengthened US Dollar weighs on gold prices; trade uncertainties persist. US economic data shows mixed signals, with lower inflation yet robust growth, impacting gold demand. Geopolitical friction escalates as trade disputes with China resurface. Gold prices retreated on Friday, falling below the $3,300 mark as …
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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30 May 2025 11:07 pm
EUR/USD at a Crossroads: Soft US Inflation Meets Hardening Trade Tensions
The Euro and US Dollar find themselves locked in a complex dance, with seemingly positive US inflation figures clashing against a backdrop of escalating trade hostilities. This dynamic creates a challenging environment for global markets, compelling both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank to navigate divergent economic paths …
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30 May 2025 10:00 pm
Is PCE Relief A Fragile Calm Before Policy-Linked Storm?
The latest inflation data offers a moment of respite, yet the economic landscape remains clouded by significant policy uncertainty, posing a complex challenge for the Federal Reserve. While recent figures suggest a cooling of price pressures, the erratic nature of trade policies introduces a volatile element that could swiftly alter …
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30 May 2025 8:43 pm
U.S. Stocks Decline as Trade Talks with China Falter
U.S. stock markets experienced a downturn at the start of trading on Friday, driven by renewed tensions in trade negotiations between the United States and China. Reports highlighting the stalled talks contributed to a cautious mood among investors, leading to declines across major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped …
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30 May 2025 7:48 pm
Trump Faces Legal Battle Over Tariff Policies
Since April 2025, President Donald Trump has sparked global controversy by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States, targeting major economies including China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and several Arab nations. The tariffs, ranging from 10% on general imports to as high as 145% on Chinese goods, …
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30 May 2025 4:05 pm
Dollar Slips, Heads for Fifth Monthly Loss as Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
The U.S. dollar wobbled on Friday, on track for its fifth consecutive monthly decline as traders remained wary of escalating trade policy uncertainty and concerns over U.S. fiscal health. The greenback faced choppy trading this week, pressured by erratic developments in President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and ahead of key …
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30 May 2025 2:18 pm
U.S. Futures Dip as Trump Tariffs Reinstated, Investors Eye PCE Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Friday as investors digested the surprise reinstatement of President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs and braced for the release of key inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 35 …
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30 May 2025 12:46 pm
European Shares Climb as ECB Rate Cut Bets Grow, Trump Tariff Uncertainty Lingers
European equity indices edged higher on Friday, extending monthly gains, as cooling inflation data bolstered expectations for another European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut, even as U.S. trade policy uncertainty persisted after President Donald Trump’s tariffs were reinstated. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.6%, the CAC 40 …
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30 May 2025 10:43 am
Oil on Course for Second Weekly Loss as OPEC+ Hike, Trump Tariff Uncertainty Weigh
Oil prices edged lower on Friday, poised for a second straight week of losses, as traders factored in expectations for another OPEC+ output hike in July and fresh uncertainty following a U.S. court ruling that keeps President Donald Trump’s tariffs in place. Brent crude futures slipped 21 cents, or 0.33%, …
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30 May 2025 10:01 am
Gold Slips as Dollar Strength, Profit-Taking Weigh; Traders Eye U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and profit-taking, as traders braced for fresh inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,293.44 an ounce, while gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.8% to $3,316.67/oz …
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30 May 2025 6:04 am
Trade Tensions and Rate Debates: Why Xi, Trump, and Powell Are Making Economic Headlines
The global economic stage is buzzing with tension, and three key figures—Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—are at the heart of the action. Recent developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations and U.S. monetary policy have thrust these leaders into the spotlight, as their …
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30 May 2025 1:55 am
Japan’s Bond Market Crisis: Surging Yields Signal Fiscal and Global Concerns
Japan’s government bond (JGB) market is facing significant turbulence as yields on super-long bonds (20-, 30-, and 40-year maturities) have surged to historic peaks in May 2025, raising concerns about the nation’s fiscal sustainability and its potential to unsettle global financial markets. On Thursday, the 10-year JGB yield stabilized at …
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30 May 2025 12:46 am
Fed’s Daly: Bond Yields Signal Market Uncertainty Amid Policy Shifts
Late Thursday, San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly commented on the uncertainty surrounding White House trade policies, which have led the Federal Reserve to adopt a wait-and-see approach. With steep import tariffs looming, policymakers are evaluating their potential ripple effects on the US economy, as markets reflect this uncertainty …
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