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March, 2025

• 10 March 2025 2:00 pm

  Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and OPEC+ Production Increases

  

  Oil prices held relatively steady on Monday as investors weighed mixed signals from U.S. import tariffs, potential growth headwinds, and rising production by OPEC+ members. At 08:56 GMT, Brent crude was down 11 cents at $70.25 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $66.87 per barrel, …

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• 10 March 2025 1:30 pm

  European Markets Climb on Coalition Prospects and Stimulus Optimism

  

  European stock markets rose on Monday as the region began the new week on a positive note amid encouraging political developments in Germany. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index gained 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 advanced 0.6%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 inched up 0.1%. Political sentiment was boosted …

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• 10 March 2025 12:30 pm

  Gold Steadies Near Four-Month Low as Trade and Economic Uncertainty Weighsb

  

  Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Monday following modest gains last week, as the U.S. dollar remained near a four-month low amid ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Investors scrutinized the latest jobs report and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments to gauge the future path of interest rates. …

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• 10 March 2025 12:00 pm

  Bitcoin Extends Losses Amid Disappointing Crypto Reserve, Tariff Fears, and Economic Uncertainty

  

  Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory on Monday, extending a recent run of losses as market participants remained unimpressed by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve and his White House crypto summit. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 4.2% to $82,417.7 by 01:39 GMT, bringing it near a four-month …

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• 9 March 2025 8:42 pm

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Seismic Shifts – Dollar’s Decline, Euro’s Ascent, and Global Markets React

  

  This week witnessed a dramatic reshuffling of the global financial landscape, marked by the US dollar’s sharp decline, the euro’s remarkable ascent, and a notable divergence in fortunes between the British pound and the FTSE 100. A confluence of economic data, policy shifts, and trade uncertainties fueled unprecedented volatility across …

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• 8 March 2025 1:02 am

  US Dollar Faces Historic Weekly Decline Amid Fed and Tariff Uncertainty

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) has plunged into a historic nosedive, shedding over 3.5% this week and marking its worst performance in more than a year. The Greenback’s dramatic slide accelerated on Friday as traders braced for February’s employment report, which revealed a mixed bag of economic signals. Mounting expectations …

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• 8 March 2025 12:31 am

  Precious Metals to the Moon for the Week, but Gold Dips Though Taking Center Stage

  

  Gold prices experienced a dip on Friday as the US dollar, often referred to as the Greenback, regained some of its strength and US Treasury bond yields rebounded following the release of a closely-watched US employment report. At the time of writing, the price of gold, represented by the XAU/USD …

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• 7 March 2025 11:29 pm

  Wall Street Swings post-NFP as Trade Policies and Economic Concerns Roil Investors

  

  The S&P 500 experienced a volatile session on Friday, capping a challenging week with its steepest decline in several months. Investors wrestled with a mix of trade policy developments and lackluster economic data, leaving markets on edge.The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite all saw …

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• 7 March 2025 9:25 pm

  Euro Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.12 Target Amid Shifting Economic Landscape

  

  The Euro (EUR) is experiencing a surge in value against the US Dollar (USD), driven by a confluence of factors, including anticipated fiscal policy changes in Germany. Recent developments have prompted financial analysts at Rabobank to revise their long-term EUR/USD forecast, now targeting 1.12 within a 12-month timeframe. This upward …

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• 7 March 2025 8:57 pm

  Crypto Markets Waver: Government Reserve Announcement Sparks Mixed Reactions

  

  Cryptocurrency markets experienced a period of fluctuation following the unveiling of a strategic digital asset reserve by the U.S. government, with Bitcoin and altcoins showing mixed results. While the announcement signaled a level of governmental recognition of digital assets, the market’s response was muted, primarily due to the reserve’s funding …

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• 7 March 2025 8:17 pm

  Fed’s Bowman suggests next policy decisions will look into jobs, economic activity

  

  At a recent U.S. Monetary Policy Forum in 2025, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman provided valuable insights into the impact of monetary policy on the American economy, particularly focusing on the tightening cycle initiated in March 2022. Her address highlighted the intricate relationship between policy decisions and real economic …

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• 7 March 2025 7:16 pm

  Powell’s Path: Steering Through Economic Uncertainty

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone on Friday, highlighting the challenges posed by policy uncertainty in shaping monetary policy. He pointed to the unpredictability surrounding the Trump Administration’s policies and their economic implications as a significant factor.Powell emphasized that while long-term inflation expectations remain stable and aligned …

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• 7 March 2025 6:24 pm

  U.S. Job Growth Provides Dovish Boost Despite Higher Unemployment

  

  The U.S. economy added 151,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in February, a figure that was lower than the 159,000 forecast but marked an improvement from the revised January total of 125,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%, slightly …

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