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February, 2025

• 27 February 2025 11:54 pm

  Inflation Progress Stalls, Fed Officials Signal Patience Amid Upcoming Data

  

  Federal Reserve officials are increasingly emphasizing a slowdown in inflation progress, with Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker joining the chorus on Thursday. This coordinated messaging comes ahead of the highly anticipated Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI) release, where expectations lean toward an upside surprise, suggesting renewed inflationary pressures within …

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• 27 February 2025 10:30 pm

  Tariff Threats Push Dow Lower Despite Initial Gains

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a turbulent trading session on Thursday, marked by significant volatility. Initially, the DJIA surged by approximately 400 points, driven by a rebound in heavily weighted stocks. However, this upward momentum was ultimately curtailed by renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, leading …

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• 27 February 2025 9:08 pm

  Dollar Rises as GDP Data Points to Stubborn Inflation

  

  The US Dollar is experiencing broad gains after the second release of the US GDP report. Traders were caught off guard by the rising inflation components. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has broken above 107.00 and continues to climb.The US Dollar experienced a significant surge, with the US Dollar Index …

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• 27 February 2025 8:49 pm

  BoJ official complains of US policy uncertainty

  

  Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda noted on Thursday that US policy uncertainty is impacting how central banks are doing their jobs, and highlighted that the BoJ will be watching data closely in the runup to possible widespread tariffs.Key highlightsIt was notable many countries warned of high uncertainty on …

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• 27 February 2025 7:50 pm

  Trump’s Tariffs Coming March 4

  

  On Thursday, US President Donald Trump took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce that his planned 25% tariff package targeting Mexico and Canada will now come into effect on March 4, instead of the previously reaffirmed date of April 2. Additionally, President Trump revealed that …

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• 27 February 2025 5:02 pm

  European Markets Decline Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

  

  European stock markets traded lower on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union. At 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX dropped 1%. France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.3%. The UK’s FTSE 100 remained unchanged. Trump, speaking during his first Cabinet meeting on …

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• 27 February 2025 2:29 pm

  Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak, Hovering Near Three-Month Low

  

  Bitcoin continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, as concerns over U.S. tariffs and broader risk-off sentiment weighed on the cryptocurrency market. At 02:12 ET (07:12 GMT): Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $86,246.28, remaining near its lowest level since mid-November 2024. The token had dipped as low …

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• 27 February 2025 1:57 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Up After Two-Month Low, Market Eyes Mixed U.S. Inventory Data

  

  Oil prices rebounded slightly in Asian trading on Thursday, recovering from a two-month low as investors analyzed President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats and a mixed U.S. inventory report. At 21:55 ET (02:55 GMT): Brent Oil Futures rose 0.3% to $72.77 per barrel Crude Oil WTI Futures (March expiry) gained …

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• 27 February 2025 12:38 pm

  European Markets Decline as Trump Confirms Tariffs on EU Imports

  

  European stocks traded lower on Thursday as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on European Union imports, escalating trade tensions between the two economies. Market Performance At 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell 1% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.3% UK’s FTSE 100 remained unchanged …

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• 27 February 2025 11:17 am

  Gold Prices Decline as Stronger Dollar, Trade Tariff Uncertainty Weigh on Markets

  

  Gold prices fell in Asian trading on Thursday, extending their retreat from record highs as a stronger U.S. dollar and ongoing trade tariff concerns pressured the precious metal. Gold Pulls Back from Record Highs Profit-taking drove gold prices lower, despite lingering safe-haven demand amid rising trade tensions and signs of …

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• 27 February 2025 12:14 am

  Market Drivers: Dollar Recovers Amid Economic Uncertainty

  

  The US dollar rebounded from a two-month low of around 106.20 on the Dollar Index (DXY), despite lingering concerns about US tariffs and economic health. This recovery occurred amidst mixed US Treasury yields. Key US economic data releases today include weekly jobless claims, durable goods orders, and a revised Q4 …

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• 26 February 2025 11:51 pm

  Crude Oil Prices Rebound as EIA Inventories Show Unexpected Decline

  

  Crude oil prices are experiencing mixed movements today, with gasoline dropping to a two-month low. Economic concerns are weighing heavily on crude prices following the larger-than-expected decline in US January new home sales. Additionally, the US February consumer confidence index hit an eight-month low, further dampening sentiment.The strength of the …

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• 26 February 2025 11:36 pm

  Trump Tightens Trade Restrictions: A Game-Changer for Global Markets

  Since the start of the new week’s trading in financial markets, new trade measures and statements by President Donald Trump have taken center stage. Key among these was Trump’s announcement that he is moving forward with previously delayed tariff decisions.Trump’s administration revealed plans to impose more restrictions on the semiconductor …

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