European equities advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a U.S. trade court’s ruling to block President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals, which lifted market sentiment and eased investor concerns over an escalating trade conflict. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.2% higher as of 08:43 GMT, while Germany’s DAX 40 gained …
Read More »Wall Street and Europe Show Varied Earnings Results on July 22, 2025
On July 22, 2025, global financial markets faced a challenging earnings landscape shaped by corporat…
Copper Blazes to Record Highs: Tariffs Fuel Market Frenzy
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US Markets Blaze Through Volatility: Stocks Mixed as Tariffs Hit General Motors Hard
U.S. stock markets delivered a dynamite performance, navigating a whirlwind of corporate earnings an…
Market Drivers-US Session: Trade Tensions and Fed Autonomy Steer Markets
The US Dollar weakened further on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, dropping to two-week lows around 97.30 as …
Canada’s Carney Balances Trump Talks and Global Allies
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped a dynamite update on Canada’s trade strategy, navigating…
Trump Targets Powell: Fed Chair’s Exit Looms in 8 Months
US President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, predic…
Trump Targets Fed’s Powell Over Housing Woes, Cites High Interest Rates
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Ch…
Gold Surges Past $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Concerns Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain b…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Comments on Trade Deals, Tariffs, and U.S. Economic Growth
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European Shares Drop Amid Earnings Mixed Bag and U.S. Tariff Concerns
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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29 May 2025 12:43 pm
Oil Prices Climb as U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Sanctions and OPEC+ Meeting in Focus
Oil prices surged by around $1 per barrel on Thursday, buoyed by a U.S. federal court ruling that blocked most of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, easing concerns over a potential hit to global trade and economic growth. Brent crude futures rose $1.12, or 1.7%, to $66.02 a barrel, while …
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29 May 2025 11:00 am
Gold Prices Fall as Trump Tariff Ruling Sparks Risk Rally and Dollar Strength
Gold prices extended their recent decline in Asian trading on Thursday, as a U.S. federal court ruling against President Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs bolstered risk sentiment across markets. The ruling also fueled a stronger U.S. dollar, further weighing on gold and broader metal prices. Spot gold fell 0.5% to …
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29 May 2025 12:38 am
Euro Declines Amid Dollar Strength and Fed’s Cautious Outlook
Euro Faces Downward PressureThe euro fell against the US dollar on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, closing at 1.1291, down from 1.1329 the previous day. The EUR/USD pair hit an intraday high of 1.1345 and a low of 1.1283, reflecting volatility driven by a resurgent dollar and cautious signals from the …
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28 May 2025 11:32 pm
Fed Minutes Signal Caution Amid Economic Uncertainty
A Holding Pattern for PolicyThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7, 2025, FOMC Minutes, released on May 28 at 23:08 UTC, highlight a central bank in wait-and-see mode as it navigates a complex economic landscape. Persistent uncertainties around trade policies and risks to the Fed’s dual mandate of employment and inflation have …
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28 May 2025 10:22 pm
FOMC Minutes Highlight Economic Uncertainty Amid Inflation and Unemployment Challenges
Rising Risks and Policy DilemmasThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7 meeting Minutes, released on May 28, 2025, at 18:00 GMT, revealed growing unease among policymakers about the economic outlook. Officials highlighted “difficult trade-offs” as inflation continues to rise alongside increasing unemployment. Fed staff projections pointed to heightened recession risks, with GDP …
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28 May 2025 9:27 pm
Russia Considers Revising Budget Rule as Oil Price Slump Strains Finances
Fiscal Policy at a CrossroadsRussia is weighing a significant revision to its budget rule as plummeting oil prices threaten its financial stability, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed on May 28, 2025. The current rule, which sets a baseline oil price of $60 per barrel, directs excess revenue to the National …
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28 May 2025 8:24 pm
Gold Slides Below $3,300 as Dollar Gains, Fed Minutes in Focus
Gold prices dipped below $3,300 after peaking at $3,325, marking a 0.18% decline as the US Dollar and Treasury yields strengthened. With traders eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting Minutes at 18:00 GMT, a dovish signal could reignite bullion’s rally, though Fed officials appear cautious amid tariff uncertainties. Geopolitical …
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28 May 2025 7:30 pm
Pound’s Ascent Faces UK Spending Review Test, Euro Finds Firm Footing
The British Pound (GBP) has enjoyed a robust rally in recent weeks, with its strength evident in the EUR/GBP exchange rate’s notable descent. After touching a year-high near 0.8738 on April 11, the pair has since dropped below 0.84, currently finding significant support around its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) …
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28 May 2025 3:46 pm
OPEC+ to Discuss 2027 Production Baselines and Potential July Output Hike
OPEC+ is set to hold a key meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on long-term production baselines for 2027, as the group navigates internal differences over quotas, according to Reuters, citing two delegates familiar with the matter. A separate meeting on Saturday may result in a decision to accelerate oil output …
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28 May 2025 3:34 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Nvidia Earnings Awaited; Tariff Truce Boosts Sentiment
U.S. stock index futures hovered near flat in early Wednesday trading, as investors caught their breath following a robust rally sparked by easing tariff tensions. Market focus has now shifted to the upcoming earnings release from chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and fresh updates on global trade policy. At 06:42 a.m. ET, …
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28 May 2025 2:21 pm
German Unemployment Rises Sharply, Exposing Strain on Economy
Germany’s job market took a heavier hit than expected in May, with the number of unemployed rising by 34,000 to 2.96 million in seasonally adjusted terms, data from the Federal Labour Office showed Wednesday. The increase far exceeded analyst expectations of a 10,000 rise and pushed the unemployment rate closer …
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28 May 2025 12:45 pm
Gold Prices Slip as Risk Appetite Improves, Dollar Recovers
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, weighed down by a revival in risk appetite after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed plans to impose steep tariffs on the European Union. The move, which helped lift equity markets and investor sentiment, reduced demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Spot …
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