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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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14 May 2025 3:08 am
Wall Street Rollercoaster: How Stocks Reacted to the April 2025 Tariff Drama
The US stock market experienced significant turbulence following the April 2, 2025, announcement of mutual tariffs by the US administration, with institutional investors offloading stocks worth $19.52 billion through April 10, when a temporary suspension of these tariffs was enacted via executive order. This sell-off, spanning just over a week, …
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14 May 2025 2:15 am
Sterling Rises Despite Grim UK Jobs Data as US Dollar Slips on Softer Inflation
The British Pound ended Tuesday, May 13, 2025, on a positive note against the US Dollar, which weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. GBP/USD climbed to 1.3307 from a previous daily close of 1.3176, despite dipping to a session low of 1.3169 and peaking at 1.3316. The Dollar’s …
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14 May 2025 1:19 am
Chinese Yuan Gains on US Dollar as Softer US Inflation Data Sparks Optimism
The Chinese Yuan continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, capitalizing on the Dollar’s broad weakness following the release of softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. USD/CNY dipped to 7.2057 from the previous day’s close of 7.2018, with the pair hitting a daily high …
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13 May 2025 11:30 pm
US Inflation Softens, Boosts Yields
US inflation data for April came in softer than anticipated on May 13, 2025, driving a rise in US Treasury yields across the curve and capping gold’s potential rebound, while market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts diminished. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a modest 0.2% month-on-month increase, following …
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13 May 2025 10:24 pm
US Stocks Show Mixed Gains as Softer April Inflation Data Emerges
US stock markets displayed a mixed yet upward-leaning performance on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following the release of softer-than-anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April, which highlighted a slower rise in consumer prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped to 42,256 points, shedding approximately 150 points or 0.4%, …
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13 May 2025 9:34 pm
Can Recent US Inflation Data Revive Gold Prices Past $3,250?
Gold prices held steady above the critical $3,250 per ounce mark on May 13, 2025, showing signs of potential upside after softer-than-expected US inflation data hinted at possible Federal Reserve rate cuts to bolster a weakening economy. The yellow metal is trading at $3,255.605 per ounce at the time of …
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13 May 2025 7:49 pm
EUR/USD Climbs Past 1.1170 as US Dollar Falters on Softer Inflation Data
The EUR/USD pair staged a notable recovery on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surging past 1.1170 in late trading after softer-than-anticipated US inflation data weakened the US Dollar. The pair, which had already breached the 1.1150 mark earlier in the day, gained further momentum as the Dollar struggled to attract demand, …
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13 May 2025 7:07 pm
USD/CHF Dips to 0.8400 as US Dollar Weakens on Softer US Inflation Data
USD/CHF pulled back to the key 0.8400 level during North American trading on May 13, 2025, as the US Dollar came under pressure following the release of April’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which revealed a slower-than-expected rise in inflation. Despite the cooling price pressures, market expectations for the …
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13 May 2025 3:05 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Dip Ahead of CPI Data After Trade Deal Rally
U.S. stock index futures pulled back slightly on Tuesday, pausing after Monday’s sharp rally as investors awaited key inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures were down 62 points, or 0.2% S&P 500 Futures dropped 18 points, …
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13 May 2025 10:46 am
Bitcoin Retreats After Surpassing $100K as Profit-Taking, Inflation Jitters Weigh on Crypto Market
Bitcoin prices fell on Tuesday, retreating further from recent record highs as investors locked in profits ahead of key U.S. inflation data, even as optimism from the U.S.-China trade truce offered a degree of support to broader risk sentiment. By 02:03 ET (06:03 GMT), Bitcoin (BTC) was down 1.9% at …
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13 May 2025 9:59 am
Dollar Pulls Back Slightly as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Lifts Market Sentiment; Eyes on Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar edged lower in early Tuesday trade, giving back some of its sharp gains from the prior session, as investors remained upbeat following a tariff pause agreement between Washington and Beijing. The deal, which marked a significant de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, helped …
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13 May 2025 9:22 am
Gold Prices Stabilize as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Shifts Market Sentiment; Inflation Data Eyed
Gold prices steadied in early Asian trading on Tuesday, halting a sharp selloff triggered by the breakthrough U.S.-China tariff truce that boosted appetite for riskier assets. While the yellow metal found some footing, further upside remained capped by renewed dollar strength and cautious investor sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation …
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