US bond yields have been rising since the start of trading on Wall Street, driven by anticipation of trade negotiation outcomes between the United States and its trading partners, as investors await remaining employment indicators due by Friday. The yield on 10-year Treasury bonds reached 4.292%, matching the previous day’s …
Read More »Fed’s Rate Cut Countdown: Treasury Yields Hint at Cautious Easing Ahead
Treasury yields have shown mixed performance, reflecting market uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury yi…
Oil Prices Swing Between Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Demand Concerns
Global oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed supply risks from Russia, but gains were…
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?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its record-setting run, slipping below 46,000…
Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip.…
Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of t…
Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data
The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a co…
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Fed Rate Cut Bets Remain Firm Ahead of Michigan Survey
Futures Pull Back After Record Highs U.S. stock futures slipped slightly on Friday, consolidating af…
U.K. Economy Stalls in July, Keeping Pressure on the Bank of England
The U.K. economy flatlined in July, marking a sharp slowdown from the previous month’s expansion and…
European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Weigh Growth, Inflation, and Oil Weakness
European equity markets posted modest gains on Friday, consolidating after a generally upbeat week, …
Market Analysis
July, 2025
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3 July 2025 12:41 am
Fed’s Barkin Warns of Tariff-Driven Inflation Amid Consumer Pushback
Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin has warned that upcoming tariffs could fuel inflation, though consumer resistance may limit price hikes. As the US navigates trade talks, with a US-Vietnam deal reducing tariffs on electronics and textiles and a US-EU agreement looming by July 9, 2025, Barkin notes that tariffs …
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2 July 2025 11:59 pm
After Vietnam, What Could a US-EU Trade Deal Look Like?
The recent preliminary trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam has set a new precedent for global trade negotiations, offering a potential blueprint for the high-stakes talks between the US and the European Union as a critical tariff deadline approaches on July 9, 2025. The US-Vietnam deal, which includes …
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2 July 2025 10:50 pm
Explainer: Pi In Silent Battle for Crypto Payroll Supremacy
The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and stablecoins are emerging as a cornerstone for practical applications like payroll systems, offering stability in a volatile market. Meanwhile, Pi Coin, a mobile-first cryptocurrency with a massive global community, is carving out its own niche, aiming to redefine digital transactions. As …
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2 July 2025 9:52 pm
USD/JPY Edges Higher as Dollar Holds Firm Despite Weak ADP Data
The USD/JPY pair posted modest gains, climbing to the 143.70 range, as the US dollar stabilized following an unexpectedly weak ADP private payrolls report. The report revealed a surprising loss of 33,000 jobs in June 2025, starkly contrasting with market expectations of a 95,000-job gain. Despite this disappointing data, the …
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2 July 2025 9:00 pm
US Jobs Report Looms: Markets Brace for June 2025 NFP Impact
The financial world is holding its breath as the June 2025 US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report nears, poised to deliver critical insights into the strength of the American labor market. Following a surprising ADP private payrolls report that showed a loss of 33,000 jobs in June, defying expectations of a …
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2 July 2025 8:16 pm
ADP Report Shocks Wall Street as Markets Brace for Trade Talks and NFP Data
Wall Street saw a modest retreat following a startling ADP private payrolls report that revealed an unexpected decline of 33,000 jobs in June, marking the first drop since March 2023. The ADP data, which fell significantly short of economists’ expectations of a 100,000-job gain, raised alarms about the health of …
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2 July 2025 7:22 pm
Trump’s Bold Policy Overhaul Advances: House Vote on Horizon
A comprehensive policy bill championed by President Trump has narrowly passed the Senate, marking a significant step forward for his administration’s ambitious domestic agenda. The legislation, which includes substantial tax cuts, increased military spending, and stricter immigration policies, comes at the cost of significant reductions to healthcare and nutritional programs. …
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2 July 2025 3:15 pm
Bitcoin Struggles Within Range as Trade and Fiscal Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin experienced a slight dip on Wednesday, continuing its rangebound performance as persistent uncertainty around U.S. trade deals and the sweeping tax bill continued to dampen investor sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency remained firmly within its established $103,000 to $108,000 trading range that has characterized much of June. At 01:14 …
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2 July 2025 1:12 pm
Italy’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5% in May Despite Job Creation
Italy’s unemployment rate saw a significant increase in May, rising sharply to 6.5% from a revised 6.1% in April, according to data released on Wednesday by the national statistics bureau, ISTAT. The increase in the jobless rate was largely attributed to a surge in the number of people who had …
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2 July 2025 11:31 am
European Shares Edge Higher as Investors Eye U.S. Trade Talks and Tax Bill
European stocks posted modest gains on Wednesday, led by industrial miners, as investors tracked any signs of progress in U.S. trade negotiations with key global partners. With the July 9 tariff deadline looming, there was heightened attention on the potential for significant developments in global trade relations. The pan-European STOXX …
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2 July 2025 10:59 am
Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade Uncertainties
1. Gold Prices Maintain Gains Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade UncertaintyGold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after two days of sharp gains, bolstered by growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit following the Senate’s passage of President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade deals, …
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1 July 2025 11:52 pm
WTI Crude Oil Edges Up as Markets Await API Inventory Data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices climbed toward $65.00 on July 1, 2025, driven by shifting focus to the upcoming American Petroleum Institute (API) weekly inventory report. After a 12% price drop last week, WTI’s modest recovery reflects cautious optimism amid easing Middle East tensions and rising U.S. demand. …
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