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March, 2025

• 13 March 2025 8:42 pm

  Inflation Pause: PPI Holds Steady in February

  

  Recent economic data indicates a stabilization of wholesale prices, offering a temporary reassurance about inflationary pressures. The Producer Price Index (PPI), a key indicator of wholesale inflation, remained flat in February, showing a year-over-year increase of 3.2%. This figure fell slightly below economists’ expectations, suggesting a slowdown in price hikes …

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• 13 March 2025 7:33 pm

  Gold Shatters Records, Defying Dollar and Yields

  

  Gold prices have ignited a spectacular rally, surging past previous records and brushing against the $3,000 threshold, a feat achieved despite the headwinds of a robust US dollar and elevated Treasury bond yields. In a display of raw bullish power, XAU/USD soared to an all-time high of $2,971 a troy …

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• 13 March 2025 4:58 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Decline, Indicating Continued Labor Market Strength

  

  Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S. fell to 220K, coming in below expectations and marking a slight decrease from the previous week’s revised 222K figure, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Key Labor Market Data: Initial Jobless Claims: 220K (vs. 221K expected, prior revised to 222K). Continuing Jobless …

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• 13 March 2025 4:42 pm

  U.S. Producer Price Growth Slows in February, Easing Inflation Concerns

  

  U.S. producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected annualized rate in February, signaling cooling inflation pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance amid economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump’s trade policies. Key Producer Price Index (PPI) Data: Annual PPI Growth: 3.2% (vs. 3.3% expected), down from 3.7% in …

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• 13 March 2025 3:33 pm

  IEA Lowers Oil Demand Growth Forecast Amid Global Economic Concerns

  

  The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil demand growth estimates for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, citing worsening macroeconomic conditions driven by global trade tensions. Revised Oil Demand Forecasts The agency now expects global oil demand to increase by 1.03 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, down …

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• 13 March 2025 2:54 pm

  Forex Report: Euro and Pound Hold Near Multi-Month Highs as Dollar Remains Under Pressure

  

  The euro and the British pound remained near their multi-month highs against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as concerns over slowing U.S. economic growth and escalating trade tensions weighed on the greenback. The euro was last seen at $1.0880, slightly lower but still near its five-month high earlier in the …

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• 13 March 2025 12:51 pm

  Bitcoin Recovers Amid Softer U.S. Inflation, But Trade War Concerns Persist

  

  Bitcoin rebounded on Thursday, extending its recovery from recent losses, as cooling U.S. inflation data bolstered sentiment. However, gains remained limited due to trade war fears and ongoing recession concerns. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.8% to $83,511.6 by 01:27 ET (05:27 GMT), following a slight improvement in risk appetite …

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• 13 March 2025 12:19 pm

  Gold Rises as Cooling U.S. Inflation Fuels Rate-Cut Bets

  

  Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which reinforced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,945.18 per ounce, while gold futures for April delivery edged 0.2% higher to $2,953.62 per ounce as of 00:56 ET …

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• 13 March 2025 2:53 am

  Senate Democrats Weigh Blocking GOP Shutdown Bill, Facing Looming Deadline

  

  Senate Democrats Weigh Blocking GOP Shutdown Bill, Facing Looming DeadlineWith a government shutdown looming less than 48 hours away, Senate Democrats are considering blocking a Republican-crafted funding bill, despite Republican efforts to place the blame for any potential shutdown squarely on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The House passed the …

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• 12 March 2025 11:52 pm

  Market Drivers; US Session – Market Focus: US and Australian Inflation, Jobs Data Key Drivers

  

  Today’s forex market is heavily focused on key economic data releases, with US and Australian inflation figures and jobs data taking center stage. The Asian session will make available key Australian inflation expectations awaited by market players.The US dollar experienced a slight recovery from recent multi-month lows, although persistent concerns …

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• 12 March 2025 10:31 pm

  CPI Data Boosts Tech, Tariff Threats Tumble Dow: Wall Street’s Wild Ride

  

  Wall Street navigated a turbulent session, whipsawed by encouraging inflation data and escalating trade tensions. The Nasdaq 100 soared by a robust 1.43%, driven by the relentless strength of the Magnificent Seven and a powerful surge in chip stocks. This tech-fueled rally stood in stark contrast to the Dow Jones …

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• 12 March 2025 9:58 pm

  European Retaliatory Tariffs in Response to Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

  

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on European imports from the United States, in escalation against the tariffs previously imposed by the Trump administration on all US imports of steel and aluminum at a rate of 25%.The European tariffs focus on …

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• 12 March 2025 9:19 pm

  President Trump Asserts His Authority on Tariff Amid Current Trade Tensions

  

  During a public meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, United States President Donald Trump addressed a range of topics, including trade policies, international relations, and economic strategies. His remarks reflected his characteristic approach to addressing contentious issues, particularly in the realm of trade.President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) …

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