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February, 2025

• 10 February 2025 10:46 am

  Oil Prices Edge Higher Despite Tariff Concerns and Weak Chinese Demand

  

  Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Monday after three straight weeks of declines, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures on steel and aluminum imports. Brent crude: Up 0.5% to $75.06 per barrel WTI crude (March contract): Up 0.6% to $71.13 per barrel Key Drivers: Tariffs and Trade …

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• 10 February 2025 2:25 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Brief: Navigating a Shifting Economic Landscape

  

  Tariffs, Trade Diversification, and the NFP ImpactThe global trade landscape is bracing for potential shifts as the specter of renewed US tariffs looms. Since 2017, even with relatively strong US economic growth, US share of global trade has been on a downward trend, while its share of global GDP and …

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• 8 February 2025 4:14 am

  Amazon’s Q4: Earnings Beat, Cloud Concerns, and the AI Gamble

  

  Amazon’s Q4 earnings presented a complex picture, with positive earnings per share offset by concerns about cloud growth and future revenue projections. While the company exceeded expectations on earnings per share, reaching $1.86 compared to the anticipated $1.49, and revenue marginally surpassed forecasts at $187.8 billion, the performance of Amazon …

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• 8 February 2025 12:40 am

  Gold Glows Following Jobs Report as Trade Tensions Flare

  

  Gold prices rose on Friday amidst escalating trade tensions between the US and China, along with a mixed US employment report. The XAU/USD pair is currently trading at $2,862, a 0.24% increase.The prospect of new reciprocal tariffs announced by US officials boosted gold’s safe-haven appeal. Increased tensions could further drive …

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• 8 February 2025 12:00 am

  Euro Slides Post-NFP Report as Dollar Strengthens, Tariff Threats Loom

  

  The EUR/USD pair fell to near 1.0360 on Friday following the release of stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data for January. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to around 107.90 as a result. While job growth was lower than anticipated at 143,000 (compared to the expected 170,000 and the revised …

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• 7 February 2025 10:19 pm

  What can recent statements by Fed officials tell about labour market, inflation?

  

  The Federal Reserve faces a complex economic landscape. Recent statements from Fed Governors Kugler and Goolsbee highlight the challenges in achieving price stability while maintaining healthy economic growth. Their remarks underscore the delicate balancing act the Fed must perform as it navigates uneven progress on inflation, a robust labour market, …

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• 7 February 2025 9:53 pm

  Trump: I will announce reciprocal tariffs next week on many countries

  

  In a series of statements on social media on Friday, US President Donald Trump announced that his intentions to impose broad tariffs on the majority of US trading allies are once again being considered as a way to reduce the US government deficit. Under President Trump’s leadership, the US budget …

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• 7 February 2025 8:43 pm

  Consumer Sentiment Hits Low as Inflation Expectations Soar

  

  The University of Michigan’s (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index has revealed a decline in consumer confidence, primarily driven by rising inflation fears. The preliminary UoM Sentiment Index for January fell to 67.8, compared to investor forecasts of 71.8 and December’s reading of 71.1. This marks the lowest point in the index …

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• 7 February 2025 7:29 pm

  WTI Crude Oil Prices Rise Following NFP Report

  

  WTI crude oil prices rose to around $70.80 per barrel on Friday, driven by renewed optimism about energy demand stemming from the latest US labor market report. While January’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) fell short of expectations at 143,000 new jobs, the continued resilience of the labor market and strong wage …

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• 7 February 2025 5:55 pm

  U.S. Job Growth Slows in January Amid Revisions and Weather Disruptions

  

  The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions. Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000). December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000). …

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• 7 February 2025 3:57 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Jobs Report, Amazon Drops on Weak Outlook

  

  U.S. stock index futures steadied on Friday, as investors awaited the crucial nonfarm payrolls report while digesting Amazon’s weaker-than-expected revenue outlook. Stock Market Overview Dow Jones Futures: Up 16 points (0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: Down 3 points (0.1%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: Down 15 points (0.1%) On Thursday, the NASDAQ Composite …

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• 7 February 2025 2:31 pm

  Dollar Steady Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data, Yen Gains on Rate Hike Bets

  

  The U.S. dollar held steady on Friday as traders awaited key U.S. payroll figures, while the yen climbed to a nine-week high on expectations of further rate hikes in Japan. Key Currency Movements Dollar Index: Flat at 107.63, down 2.1 percent from Monday’s high of 109.88, as global trade tensions …

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• 7 February 2025 1:08 pm

  German Industrial Production Declines Sharply in December

  

  Germany’s industrial production saw a significant decline in December 2024, marking the steepest drop in five months as the manufacturing sector continued to face challenges despite signs of stabilization in other parts of the economy. Key Figures and Sector Impact Industrial output fell by 2.4 percent from the previous month, …

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