On July 3, 2025, Brent crude futures dipped to $68.74 per barrel, down 0.54%, while WTI crude futures fell to $66.90 per barrel, down 0.82%, despite optimism from a U.S.-Vietnam trade deal and eased Middle East tensions. OPEC+’s upcoming decision on August output and the July 9 expiration of a …
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Oil Prices Swing Between Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Demand Concerns
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AI Hype vs. Reality: Why Adobe’s Stock Fell Despite Beating Earnings
Adobe’s stock is taking a hit despite the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly res…
Why Did the Dow Retreat from Record Highs?
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Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
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Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
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Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data
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U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Fed Rate Cut Bets Remain Firm Ahead of Michigan Survey
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U.K. Economy Stalls in July, Keeping Pressure on the Bank of England
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European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Weigh Growth, Inflation, and Oil Weakness
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Market Analysis
July, 2025
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3 July 2025 9:12 pm
US Treasury Secretary: It’s up to Fed to decide on rates, Powell replacement discussions set for fall
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that interest rate decisions rest with the Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, while suggesting that a delayed July rate cut could lead to a larger reduction in September. His comments, made amid a robust U.S. jobs report and advancing trade policies under …
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3 July 2025 7:55 pm
GBP/USD Holds Firm Amid US Jobs Strength and UK Reeves Uncertainty
The GBP/USD pair showed resilience, trading 17% up, steadily at 1.3654 despite a robust US jobs report and lingering doubts about UK fiscal policy under Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Strong US job growth reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, boosting the dollar. Meanwhile, political pressures in the UK, particularly around …
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3 July 2025 7:16 pm
Has Surprisingly Strong Jobs Report Dashed Hopes for Sooner Rate Cuts?
The robust U.S. jobs report for June, released on July 3, 2025, has upended expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this summer, strengthening the case for maintaining high interest rates. The data, coupled with political pressure from President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, has sparked market …
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3 July 2025 4:38 pm
U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Report: June Data Shows Better-than-Expected Job Growth
The U.S. job market showed stronger-than-expected growth in June, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) rose by 147,000 in June, surpassing the market expectation of 110,000 and coming in slightly better than the previous month’s upwardly revised increase of 144,000 …
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3 July 2025 3:10 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up as Trade Deal with Vietnam and Jobs Report Awaited
U.S. stock futures saw modest gains on Thursday as investors weighed the implications of a trade agreement with Vietnam, alongside anticipation of the monthly jobs report. The cautious optimism surrounding the trade deal and upcoming economic data kept sentiment in check ahead of the July 4 Independence Day holiday. Stock …
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3 July 2025 1:55 pm
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Surge Amid Trade Optimism and Economic Data Anticipation
Bitcoin extended its gains on Thursday, building on the momentum from the prior session as improved sentiment in U.S. trade relations and broader risk appetite spurred positive price action. The cryptocurrency broke out of its typical $103,000 to $108,000 trading range, although market participants are still cautious ahead of crucial …
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3 July 2025 1:02 pm
UK Services Sector Sees Strong Growth in June, Exceeding Expectations
The UK services sector saw its fastest expansion in nearly a year in June, according to the latest data released by S&P Global. The Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) climbed to 52.8, up from 50.9 in May, signaling robust growth in the sector. This positive reading not only exceeded the …
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3 July 2025 11:54 am
European Stocks Rise Amid Trade Optimism and Caution Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
European stocks gained on Thursday, continuing the positive momentum from Wall Street, though caution persisted as investors awaited the release of the crucial U.S. jobs report later in the day. Trade Optimism Drives European Equity Markets At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.3%, with …
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3 July 2025 10:46 am
Oil Prices Slip Amid Trade Concerns, U.S. Tariff Uncertainty, and Potential Output Hikes
Oil prices experienced a slight dip on Thursday, following a 3% gain in the previous session, as market sentiment was dampened by growing concerns over potential U.S. tariff reinstatement and anticipated production hikes by major oil producers. Oil Prices Fall Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns Brent crude futures fell 53 cents, …
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3 July 2025 9:46 am
Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Fiscal Concerns and Trade Uncertainty Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data
Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Thursday, following three consecutive days of gains. Investors adopted a cautious stance as they awaited key U.S. payroll data, which is expected to provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s future policy actions. Gold Supported by U.S. Fiscal Deficit Concerns Spot gold …
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3 July 2025 2:54 am
Market Movers- US Session: NFP and Key Data to Steer Markets and Assets on July 3
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, investors and traders will zero in on a critical lineup of US economic releases, with the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report headlining. Forecasted to show a modest 110,000 job gain for June, down from May’s 139,000, and an unemployment rate ticking up to 4.3% from 4.2%, …
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3 July 2025 2:14 am
AI Stocks Surge: Can Canadian Innovators Ride the Wave to Massive Gains?
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is sparking a frenzy in global markets, with chipmakers like AMD outpacing Nvidia in one-month gains and Micron Technology doubling since April, signaling robust demand for AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Canadian AI stocks are quietly carving out their own path, with companies like WELL Health Technologies …
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