The US economy teeters on the brink of stagflation—surging inflation, stagnant growth, and rising unemployment—driven by President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill, passed by the House on May 22, 2025, and now awaiting Senate approval. With a $36.2 trillion debt pile, Moody’s Aa1 downgrade, and tariff-driven price hikes, markets …
Read More »Wall Street Stumbles as Hot PPI Data Reignites Inflation Fears
Wall Street experienced a muted close on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as stronger-than-expected Produc…
EUR/USD Plummets as Hot US PPI Dashes Hopes for Big Fed Rate Cut
The EUR/USD pair tumbled 0.57% to 1.1638 on Thursday, driven by a surprisingly robust US inflation r…
Gold Hit Hard by US Inflation Data
Gold prices plummeted on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after robust US Producer Price Index (PPI) data …
Market Drivers: US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment Take Spotlight
The US Dollar (USD) gained momentum on Thursday, buoyed by stronger-than-anticipated US producer pri…
USD/JPY Surges as Robust US Data Bolsters Dollar
The USD/JPY currency pair rebounded sharply from a three-week low on Thursday, gaining over 150 pips…
Inflation Surprise Dims Hopes for a September Rate Cut
President Donald Trump’s repeated demands for a September interest rate cut have hit a signifi…
Silver’s Rebound Halted as Strong US Data Boosts Dollar
Silver (XAG/USD) saw its recent rebound stall, slipping to the $38.00 mark on Thursday as a resurgen…
Wholesale Prices Surge as Tariffs Ripple Through US Economy
In July, US wholesale prices soared by 3.3% compared to the previous year, marking the largest incre…
U.S. Jobless Claims Show Modest Drop, but Hiring Remains Tepid
Last week, initial applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits fell slightly, reflecting low l…
U.S. Producer Prices Accelerate in July Amid Tariff Pressures
The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.9% in July, a sharp acceleration after n…
Market Analysis
May, 2025
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23 May 2025 1:02 am
USD/JPY Bounces to 144.00 as Yen Rally Pauses Amid US Debt Jitters
USD/JPY snapped a three-day slide on May 22, 2025, climbing 0.20% to 143.96 from a daily low of 142.80, as traders locked in profits on the yen’s safe-haven surge. Easing US Treasury yields and a slight dollar rebound countered fears over America’s $36 trillion debt pile, inflamed by President Donald …
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22 May 2025 11:33 pm
Dow Rebounds Near 42,000 as Bond Yields Cool and PMI Data Shines
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied to 42,000 on May 22, 2025, recovering from a midweek plunge as US bond yields eased and robust PMI data lifted spirits. President Donald Trump’s $4 trillion deficit-heavy tax bill cleared the House, heading to the Senate, but lingering debt fears and high …
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22 May 2025 10:22 pm
G7 Pushes Russian Oil Sanctions but Dodges Trade Tensions
G7 finance leaders concluded a summit hailed as “positive and successful,” advancing support for Ukraine and tackling global economic imbalances. A key focus was tightening sanctions on Russian energy, with proposals to lower the oil price cap to $50 per barrel, though deeper measures were deferred. Trade talks, clouded by …
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22 May 2025 9:25 pm
Bitcoin Soars to Record $111,875 as Trump’s Crypto Push Sparks Frenzy
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $111,875 on May 22, 2025, settling at $111,300, just hours before President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile crypto gala near Washington, D.C. The rally, fueled by Trump’s deregulatory stance and fears of global debt and economic instability, has reignited debate over bitcoin’s role …
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22 May 2025 8:32 pm
Gold Dips Below $3,300 as Trump’s Budget Vote Bolsters Dollar
Gold prices slid below $3,300 on May 22, 2025, trading at $3,289, down 0.83% from a two-week high of $3,345, as the US dollar rebounded after the House passed President Donald Trump’s $4 trillion deficit-heavy budget. Strong US PMI data and easing unemployment claims further dented gold’s safe-haven appeal, despite …
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22 May 2025 7:38 pm
USD/CAD Stays Firm as Canada’s Weak Data Offsets US Dollar Struggles
On May 22, 2025, USD/CAD held steady near 1.3886, buoyed by Canada’s faltering economic data despite the US dollar’s broader woes. With Canada’s factory prices plunging and the US grappling with a $36 trillion debt pile, the pair resists sharp declines. Experts warn that the Bank of Canada (BoC) and …
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22 May 2025 3:32 pm
Oil Prices Slide as OPEC+ Weighs Output Hike and U.S. Inventories Surprise to the Upside
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday, pressured by rising concerns over a potential increase in global supply and weaker-than-expected demand data from the United States. The latest downturn reflects renewed anxiety that the crude market may face a period of oversupply heading into the summer months. At 04:55 ET (08:55 …
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22 May 2025 12:30 pm
Gold Extends Gains as U.S. Debt Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Support Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices climbed further in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing a strong upward trend fueled by rising demand for safe-haven assets amid deepening concerns over the United States’ fiscal outlook and lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3,338.04 an ounce, while June gold futures …
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22 May 2025 11:42 am
European Markets Slide as U.S. Deficit Woes, Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment
European stock markets retreated Thursday, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp selloff as investors grew increasingly uneasy about the deepening U.S. fiscal deficit and the fading prospects for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4%, and …
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22 May 2025 3:59 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Sinks to Two-Week Lows as Debt Fears and Weak Data Rattle Markets
The US dollar plummeted to two-week lows on May 22, 2025, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) breaching the 100.00 mark, driven by fears over President Donald Trump’s deficit-bloating tax bill and a faltering US economy. As GBP/USD hit 1.3470 and gold topped $3,300, global markets braced for volatility. Experts …
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22 May 2025 2:49 am
Trump’s Massive Budget Bill Nears Vote, Risks Ballooning US Debt
The US House prepares to vote on President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sprawling tax and budget package set to add $3 trillion to $4 trillion to the $36 trillion US deficit over a decade. Despite internal Republican dissent, the bill’s hefty tax breaks and spending hikes …
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22 May 2025 12:53 am
Pound Rises Against Dollar as UK Inflation Spikes and US Debt Woes Deepen
The British pound climbed against the US dollar during the US session on May 22, 2025, with GBP/USD reaching 1.3419, up from 1.3392, driven by surging UK inflation and mounting concerns over America’s $36 trillion debt burden. UK consumer prices jumped to 3.5% in April, exceeding forecasts, while the US …
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