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May, 2025

• 15 May 2025 1:08 pm

  Oil Prices Plunge as Prospects of U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Rattle Supply Outlook

  

  Oil prices tumbled sharply on Thursday as traders reacted to fresh signals that a nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran could be imminent—raising the potential for a substantial boost in global crude supply. As of 04:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Brent crude futures fell 3.1% to $64.06 per barrel, …

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• 15 May 2025 11:52 am

  Gold Hits One-Month Low as U.S.-China Trade Truce Undermines Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices slid to a one-month low in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing a recent losing streak as markets digested the impact of the U.S.-China trade deescalation. A stronger dollar, higher Treasury yields, and anticipation of key U.S. economic data further dampened sentiment toward the yellow metal. As of 01:09 …

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• 15 May 2025 1:11 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Can the Dollar Hold Its Ground as Markets Await Key Data, Fed Signals?

  

  The US Dollar (USD) staged a recovery on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:36 PM +04, climbing past the 101.00 mark on the Dollar Index (DXY) as investors dialed back on riskier assets, bolstered by optimism surrounding US trade policies. This uptick occurred despite renewed market expectations for Federal Reserve …

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• 14 May 2025 11:58 pm

  Will Rising Treasury Yields and Tariff Risks Derail Fed Rate Cut Hopes?

  

  US Treasury yields climbed across the curve on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:29 PM +04, as markets processed Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and braced for upcoming economic releases, while a firm inflation outlook and tariff uncertainties reshaped Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. The 10-year Treasury note yield …

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• 14 May 2025 11:22 pm

  Can Nvidia’s Saudi AI Chip Deals Propel US Stocks and the Dollar Higher?

  

  Nvidia’s stock surged 3.96% to $135.07 by 3:20 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:28 PM +04, extending a nearly 6% rally from Tuesday and pushing its market capitalization past $3 trillion for the first time since February, a move that has bolstered US stock indices and sparked …

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• 14 May 2025 10:40 pm

  Can Cooling US Inflation Shield Consumers from Tariff Fallout or Will Markets Feel the Heat?

  

  The cooling US inflation reported on May 14, 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.3% year-over-year in April, down from 2.4% in March, has had a noticeable impact on market performance, particularly for the US Dollar (USD) and US stocks. This slowdown, marking the smallest annual increase in …

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• 14 May 2025 9:12 pm

  Oil Prices Slip as Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Surge Raises Oversupply Fears

  

  Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as fresh government data revealed an unexpected increase in US crude oil inventories, sparking concerns among investors about an oversupply in the market. Brent crude futures declined by 40 cents, or approximately 0.6%, settling at $66.23 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

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• 14 May 2025 8:30 pm

  Gold Slips Below $3,200 as Geopolitical Calm and ETF Pause Shake Market

  

  Gold prices dipped below the $3,200 per ounce threshold on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 08:28 PM +04, as a pause in Chinese exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, combined with optimistic geopolitical developments, triggered a market pullback. The decline follows a period of robust gains, but analysts suggest that sustained demand …

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• 14 May 2025 6:59 pm

  Will UK GDP Data Steer Sterling’s Next Move as Fed Signals Tariff Risks?

  

  The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 09:02 PM +04, retreating slightly to 1.3293 after peaking at a weekly high of 1.3359, as a lack of major market catalysts left traders focused on the upcoming UK GDP figures. GBP/USD dipped by 0.03%, reflecting a cautious …

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• 14 May 2025 2:46 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Ease Slightly as Investors Digest Trade Optimism, Look to Fed Speakers and Earnings

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, as Wall Street took a breather following a strong rally fueled by optimism surrounding the recently announced U.S.-China trade deal. Dow Jones Futures dipped 10 points, or 0.1% S&P 500 Futures lost 5 points, or 0.1% Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 20 points, …

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• 14 May 2025 1:01 pm

  Gold Prices Retreat as Trade Optimism and Soft CPI Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand

  

  Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by diminishing safe-haven demand after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary tariff truce and U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,228.95/oz Gold futures (June) slipped 0.5% to $3,232.24/oz(As of 02:53 ET / …

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• 14 May 2025 11:49 am

  European Markets Stabilize as Inflation Eases and Earnings Roll In

  

  European equity indices traded mostly steady on Wednesday, pausing after recent gains fueled by easing U.S.-China trade tensions, as investors shifted their focus toward corporate earnings and key economic data. Germany’s DAX edged up 0.3% France’s CAC 40 held flat U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%(As of 03:05 ET / 07:05 …

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• 14 May 2025 10:42 am

  Bitcoin Rebounds on Softer U.S. Inflation, Fed Rate Cut Hopes

  

  Bitcoin regained upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and improved sentiment following the temporary trade truce between the U.S. and China. As of 02:16 ET (06:16 GMT), Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $103,862.5, recovering from recent profit-taking that followed a strong rally above the $100,000 milestone last …

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