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January, 2025

• 18 January 2025 1:13 am

  

  The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement as Bitcoin continues to demonstrate strength, trading comfortably above the $100,000 mark. This bullish sentiment is fueled by a confluence of factors, with the incoming Trump administration’s potential pro-crypto policies emerging as a key driver.Several economists echo this optimism, predicting a significant price …

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• 18 January 2025 12:54 am

  DXY Recovers Despite Weekly Decline

  

  The dollar steadied on Friday, but was on track to end the week lower after a six-week winning streak, while investors turned their focus to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration and awaited the incoming administration’s policies. Earlier during the North American session, the US Dollar was easing in the last trading …

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• 18 January 2025 12:04 am

  Dow Jones Rallies on Renewed Rate Cut Hopes

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 500 points on Friday, fueled by renewed expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. This followed a period of declining Treasury yields, suggesting easing inflationary pressures.While inflation remains above target, recent data points to a potential slowdown, increasing the likelihood of …

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• 17 January 2025 11:27 pm

  Scholz Vows to Revive Germany’s Economy at VW Event

  

  On Friday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz presented his vision to rejuvenate Germany’s struggling economy during a campaign event at Volkswagen’s historic home base, which has been hit hard by the ongoing crisis. In front of a crowd of supporters, Scholz defended his government’s economic record, which has been battered by an …

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• 17 January 2025 9:44 pm

  How Fed’s First Decision Could Look Like After Trump’s Inauguration

  

  The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on January 29 and resume cutting in March, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters. The survey, taken before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, suggests lingering inflation pressures may allow the Fed to cut rates once more. …

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• 17 January 2025 9:21 pm

  EUR/USD Stumbles As Bulls Struggle Convince Amid Resistance

  

  The EUR/USD pair experienced a setback on Friday, losing ground amidst renewed resistance at the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). While the pair managed to avoid a significant sell-off, attempts to break decisively above this key technical level were met with resistance, suggesting a lack of strong bullish momentum.   …

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• 17 January 2025 4:40 pm

  Dollar Faces Weekly Decline Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration Amid Rate Speculation

  

  The U.S. dollar steadied on Friday but was set to break its six-week winning streak as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path and looked ahead to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump next week. Dollar Dips on Fed Rate Cut Expectations The dollar index, which measures the greenback …

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• 17 January 2025 3:16 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Earnings Season Gains Momentum

  

  U.S. stock index futures advanced on Friday, pointing to a positive end to the week as investors digested the ongoing earnings season and assessed the outlook for interest rates and trade policies. At 05:50 ET (10:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures climbed 125 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 Futures gained …

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• 17 January 2025 1:50 pm

  China’s Q4 GDP Exceeds Expectations Amid Aggressive Stimulus Measures

  

  China’s economy delivered stronger-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, as a series of robust stimulus measures from Beijing began to yield results. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.4% year-on-year in the three months ending December, surpassing market expectations of 5% and sharply accelerating from 4.6% growth in …

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• 17 January 2025 1:06 pm

  European Shares Extend Gains Amid Easing Bond Yields, Led by Construction and Utilities

  

  European shares advanced on Friday, bolstered by broad-based gains across sectors as government bond yields continued to decline. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.4% by 0815 GMT, positioning the index for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, with a weekly jump exceeding 1.5%. Key Sector Performances The construction and materials sector …

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• 17 January 2025 11:55 am

  Gold Steadies Near One-Month High Amid Rate Uncertainty and Trump Policies

  

  Gold prices hovered near a one-month high during Asian trading hours on Friday, driven by investor uncertainty over U.S. interest rate policy and the incoming administration of President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, industrial metals like copper gained ground, buoyed by robust economic data from China. Gold Gains on Dollar Weakness and …

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• 17 January 2025 10:51 am

  Trump Set to Make Cryptocurrency a National Priority

  

  President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to issue an executive order that would elevate cryptocurrency to a national policy priority, signaling a significant shift in the U.S. government’s approach to digital assets. According to Bloomberg, the move, expected as early as Monday, could grant the cryptocurrency industry greater influence over …

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• 17 January 2025 2:01 am

  Oil Prices Dragged Almost 3% Lower By US Draw, Red Sea Calm, Sanctions

  

  Oil prices experienced a slight decline, driven by a convergence of factors. A potential ceasefire agreement in the Red Sea, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on shipping, has eased maritime security concerns and reduced geopolitical risk premiums. This development, coupled with a recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to end …

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