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May, 2025

• 5 May 2025 2:16 pm

  European Stocks Steady as Markets Await US-China Trade Developments and Fed Meeting

  

  European shares traded largely flat on Monday, with investors focused on upcoming U.S.-China trade talks, key corporate earnings, and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. STOXX 600 index: Up 0.1% as of 08:29 GMT, breaking above its April 2 level for the first time since U.S. President …

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• 5 May 2025 11:41 am

  Oil Prices Drop Sharply as OPEC+ Announces Large Output Increase

  

  Oil prices fell significantly in Asian trading on Monday, after OPEC+ surprised markets by announcing a bigger-than-expected production hike for June. This development added to ongoing concerns about a supply glut and weakening global demand. Brent crude fell by 3.6% to $59.10 per barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped by …

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• 5 May 2025 10:32 am

  Bitcoin Slips in Quiet Trade as Market Awaits Clearer U.S.-China Signals

  

  Bitcoin dipped in low-volume trading on Monday, with most Asian markets closed for holidays and sentiment subdued by mixed signals around U.S.-China trade relations. Bitcoin fell 1.7% to $94,437.8 by early Asia hours, remaining in the $92K–$97K range it has been stuck in for a week. Key Drivers: Trump’s Trade …

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• 5 May 2025 9:51 am

  Gold Rebounds Modestly as Dollar Weakens, But Trade Optimism and Fed Caution Limit Upside

  

  Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses as the U.S. dollar softened. However, gains were capped by growing optimism around potential U.S.-China trade talks and investor caution ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Spot Gold rose 0.5% to $3,255.95 per …

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• 5 May 2025 12:33 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: US Economy, Earnings, Growth, and Jobs in Focus

  

  North American Markets: Seizing Opportunities in VolatilityNorth American financial markets reflect a tale of resilience and divergence. The US economy shows strength in earnings and jobs but faces tariff-driven stagflation risks. In the Eurozone, GDP grew by 0.3% in Q1 2025, supported by increased consumer spending in Germany and France, …

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• 3 May 2025 12:12 am

  Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade as Robust Jobs Data Signals Steady Policy

  

  The US labor market’s surprising strength has slammed the brakes on expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with markets now pricing in just a 3% chance of a 25-basis-point reduction at the May 6-7, 2025, meeting. April’s Nonfarm Payrolls report, showcasing robust job growth and steady wages, has shifted the …

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• 2 May 2025 11:20 pm

  Gold Stabilizes as Investors Pivot to Dollar and Bonds Amid Economic Shocks

  

  Gold prices are buckling under pressure, sliding to $3,225 per ounce, before stablizing at the $3,240 mark, despite economic red flags that should have sent investors scrambling for safe havens. A surprise GDP contraction and mixed US jobs data failed to ignite a rally, as traders instead poured into the …

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• 2 May 2025 10:24 pm

  Why Is the Dollar Tanking Despite Friday’s Stellar Jobs Report?

  

  Why Is the Dollar Tanking Despite a Stellar Jobs Report?The US Dollar is reeling, defying logic after a robust April jobs report that showcased stronger-than-expected job growth, steady unemployment, and persistent wage gains. Instead of soaring, the Dollar Index slumped to 99.88, shedding 0.37 points from its prior close. With …

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• 2 May 2025 9:35 pm

  Dow Rockets Past 41,300 on Stellar Jobs Data, but Tariffs Threaten Gains

  

  A blockbuster US jobs report has propelled the Dow Jones Industrial Average beyond 41,300, crushing recession fears with a 600-point surge. Yet, as the EUR/USD climbs 0.42% to 1.1332 and tech giants falter, tariff uncertainties loom large. With the Federal Reserve under scrutiny, the market’s euphoria could be tested. Here’s …

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• 2 May 2025 8:40 pm

  EUR/USD Surges to 1.1332: Hot Inflation and US Jobs Data Ignite Volatility

  

  The EUR/USD pair is charging toward 1.1332, gaining 0.42% during Friday’s North American trading session, fueled by a potent mix of sizzling Eurozone inflation and a robust US jobs report. A tumbling US Dollar, spurred by President Donald Trump’s push for lower interest rates, has given the Euro room to …

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• 2 May 2025 6:55 pm

  US Jobs Defy Tariff Concerns: A Resilient Labor Market Shines

  

  The US labor market stood tall in April, shrugging off the shockwaves from President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. With stronger-than-expected job growth and steady unemployment, the latest data paints a picture of resilience amid trade policy turbulence. As markets rally and investors reassess economic risks, the April jobs …

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• 2 May 2025 11:04 am

  Gold Edges Higher as Dollar Softens, but Weekly Loss Looms Amid Trade Optimism

  

  Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Friday, buoyed by a slight pullback in the U.S. dollar ahead of key labor market data, although the metal remained on track for a weekly loss amid signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. As of 01:53 ET (06:53 …

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• 2 May 2025 10:04 am

  Dollar Rallies as Trade Optimism Grows, Yen Weakens on BOJ Outlook, Focus Shifts to U.S. Jobs Data

  

  The U.S. dollar extended its recovery on Thursday, posting broad gains as optimism grew over potential tariff agreements between Washington and several of its key trading partners. While trading volumes were thinner due to the May Day holiday across many global markets, the greenback saw renewed technical buying after being …

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