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February, 2025

• 17 February 2025 11:56 am

  Oil Prices Steady as Markets Watch Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

  

  Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Monday as investors assessed the impact of potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks on global supply flows. Latest Price Movements (as of 07:40 GMT): Brent crude futures ↓ 1 cent to $74.73 per barrel WTI crude futures ↓ 7 cents to $70.67 per barrel Key Market …

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• 17 February 2025 11:06 am

  Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Tariff and Geopolitical Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices remained firm on Monday, hovering just below record highs, as uncertainty over U.S. trade policies and interest rates kept safe-haven demand intact. Key Price Movements (as of 00:35 ET / 05:35 GMT): Spot gold ↑ 0.6% to $2,901.21 per ounce Gold futures (April) ↑ 0.3% to $2,910.70 per …

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• 17 February 2025 1:21 am

  Weekly market wrap: Dollar and gold drivers

  

  US Dollar turned lower last week after the strong bad effect of Trump’s trade rhetoric faded to some extent. The currency also missed the opportunity to make use of the testimony of Fed’s chief Jerome Powell against the Senate. Recent inflation and spending data played a role in dollar weakness …

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• 15 February 2025 1:47 am

  CAD Edges Higher Following USD’s Decline

  

  The Canadian dollar edged higher against the US dollar on Friday, gaining 0.18%. This rise comes as US dollar demand cooled, fueled by weaker-than-expected US retail sales figures for January. While the decline in retail sales wasn’t enough to fully dampen investor risk appetite, it did weaken the US dollar. …

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• 14 February 2025 11:59 pm

  Profit Taking Drags Gold Lower Amid Pale US Data

  

  Gold prices experienced renewed volatility, after struggling to hold above $2,900, but eventually the precious metal retreated to $ 2,880.38, down -1.61% at the time of writing. The precious metal is facing pressure as weak U.S. consumer data heightened economic concerns. Retail sales figures released Friday revealed a sharp 0.9% …

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• 14 February 2025 10:47 pm

  Dollar Feels the Pinch Following US Retail Sales Data

  

  The US dollar weakened, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) hovering around 107.00 after Thursday’s sharp drop. Disappointing January retail sales figures (-0.9% vs. -0.1% expected) fueled speculation of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. While December’s retail sales were revised upward to 0.7%, the January decline raised concerns about consumer …

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• 14 February 2025 9:42 pm

  Nasdaq Surges, Dow Jones Wobbles After Retail Sales Data

  

  U.S. stocks continue to rise, benefiting from some factors available in the markets, most notably economic data and some factors related to the trade policies of the Trump administration. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 44,609 points after giving up 100 points, or 0.3%. But the S&P 500 index …

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• 14 February 2025 8:37 pm

  Pound Strengthens Against Dollar Amid Weak US Data

  

  The British Pound has rallied against the US Dollar, surpassing the 1.2600 mark. This surge is primarily attributed to unexpectedly weak US retail sales data, which suggests a pullback in consumer spending. The Pound’s upward momentum has also been bolstered by positive UK economic indicators. US Retail Sales DisappointUS retail …

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• 14 February 2025 7:18 pm

  Decoding the January Retail Sales Dip

  

  January’s US retail sales figures revealed a surprising 0.9% month-over-month decline, the sharpest drop in nearly two years. This figure initially sparked concerns about the economy’s health. However, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced picture, suggesting that the drop may not signal a significant shift in consumer spending. Several …

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• 14 February 2025 4:23 pm

  U.S. Futures Trade Mixed as Investors Weigh Inflation, Earnings, and Trade Uncertainty

  

  U.S. stock index futures hovered near flat levels on Friday as investors digested hot inflation data, corporate earnings reports, and uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies. Futures Movement as of 05:15 ET (10:15 GMT): Dow Jones Futures ↓ 100 points (-0.2%) S&P 500 Futures ↓ 2 points (-0.1%) Nasdaq 100 Futures …

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• 14 February 2025 3:23 pm

  Russia Holds Interest Rate at 21% as Rouble Strengthens

  

  The Russian central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 21% during its board meeting on Friday, maintaining a tight monetary stance despite recent economic optimism fueled by improving U.S.-Russia relations. Key Takeaways from the Decision: The rate remains at 21%, a level set in October 2024 to combat …

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• 14 February 2025 1:20 pm

  European Stocks Slip as Investors Lock in Gains

  

  European stock markets edged lower on Friday, with investors taking profits after a strong week of gains. Despite this pullback, sentiment remained positive following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay reciprocal tariffs on major trading partners, including the European Union. As of 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell …

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• 14 February 2025 11:33 am

  Bitcoin Stagnates Amid Trade Uncertainty, Inflation Concerns

  

  Bitcoin prices remained largely unchanged on Friday, reflecting a muted weekly performance as concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and persistent inflation kept investor demand for crypto limited. Despite reports that GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) is considering investing in Bitcoin and crypto, the news failed to generate significant price movements in the …

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