The European Union (EU) has vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum imports, escalating a potential trade dispute with one of Washington’s closest allies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed deep regret over the US decision, stating that unjustified …
Read More »Bitcoin Surges on U.S.-China Trade Talk Progress, Altcoins Follow Suit
Bitcoin experienced a sharp rise on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the progress in ongoi…
Oil Prices See Modest Gains Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks and Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of ongoing U.S.-Chin…
European Equities Remain Range-Bound as Investors Await Progress in U.S.-China Trade Talks
European equity indices traded in tight ranges on Tuesday, with investors closely watching ongoing t…
Gold Prices Fall as Risk Appetite Grows Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks and Inflation Data
Gold prices saw a decline on Tuesday in Asian trade, pressured by improving risk appetite and reduce…
Crude Oil Rises on Trade Talks Hopes, Summer Demand Bets
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices surged past $64.00 per barrel on June 9, 2025, hittin…
EUR/USD Jumps Past 1.14 on Trade Talks Hopes, ECB’s Hawkish Rhetoric
The EUR/USD pair surged beyond 1.1424; climbing over 0.27% as buoyant market sentiment and a firm Eu…
Gold Surges as Dollar Weakens and Trade Talks Shift
Gold prices are climbing, reaching $3,333.95 per ounce, up +0.73% during the North American trading …
WWDC 2025: Wall Street Watches Apple’s Software, AI Upgrades, Market Gains
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), kicking off in Cupertino on June 9, 2025, promises a…
How Dollar Dynamics React with U.S.-China Trade Talks
The U.S. Dollar is navigating choppy waters as trade negotiations with China take center stage. Pres…
Falling Inflation Expectations Signal Shifting US Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations, released on June 9, 2…
Market Analysis
February, 2025
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11 February 2025 7:55 pm
Investors Still Tune In as Fed Chair Testifies Before US Lawmakers
Federal Reserve Chair testified before the US Senate on Tuesday, saying, “There is no need to hurry in changing the current monetary policy stance.”Key Quotes:Powell stated, “The economy is strong.”The Fed Chair affirmed that “labour market conditions are significantly improving.”Powell mentioned that inflation rates are becoming closer to the central …
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11 February 2025 7:14 pm
First Remarks By Fed Chair Before Lawmakers As Investors Lend All Ears
The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “strong overall” economy, low unemployment, and inflation that remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward its …
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11 February 2025 7:08 pm
Explainer: Global Markets Focus On Key Clues As Powell Faces US Lawmakers In Washington
The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “strong overall” economy, low unemployment, and inflation that remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward its …
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11 February 2025 6:54 pm
EUR/USD Waits on J. Powell, Tariffs
The EUR/USD pair is holding onto slight gains above 1.0300 on Tuesday, after a decline earlier in the day. Market participants are hesitant as they await developments regarding potential reciprocal tariffs and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s upcoming testimony.Euro’s Latest News:• EUR/USD rises as the US dollar weakens before Chairman Powell’s …
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11 February 2025 4:30 pm
Coca-Cola Surpasses Earnings Expectations as Higher-Priced Beverages Drive Sales
Coca-Cola’s fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, as the company’s strategy of encouraging consumers to buy higher-priced beverages fueled an unexpected rise in sales volume. The strong performance sent shares higher in premarket U.S. trading on Tuesday. The beverage giant (NYSE: KO) has introduced slimmer 12-ounce cans in the U.S. to boost …
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11 February 2025 3:16 pm
Powell to Testify as Fed Navigates Economic Uncertainty Under Trump Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell begins two days of hearings on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, addressing an economy at full employment, cooling inflation, and significant uncertainty surrounding the evolving trade and fiscal policies of the Trump administration. Since Powell’s last testimony before Congress, Trump’s election has introduced the prospect of …
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11 February 2025 1:44 pm
European Markets Trade Cautiously Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns
European stock markets fluctuated within tight ranges on Tuesday, as investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariffs on global growth and corporate earnings. DAX (Germany): -0.2% CAC 40 (France): +0.2% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.2% Key Market Drivers: U.S. Tariffs Raise Uncertainty Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum raise fears …
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11 February 2025 12:52 pm
Gold Hits Record Highs as Safe-Haven Demand Surges
Gold prices soared to fresh record highs in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by escalating trade war fears and geopolitical tensions under U.S. President Donald Trump. Spot gold reached a record high of $2,942.69/oz. Gold futures peaked at $2,968.39/oz before slightly retreating. Key Market Drivers: U.S. Trade Tariffs Spark Economic …
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11 February 2025 1:38 am
US Dollar and Gold Surge After Trump’s Comments on New Tariffs
The US dollar continued to rise alongside gold, amidst significant market fluctuations triggered by statements made last week by US President Donald Trump. The President hinted at the possibility of imposing new customs tariffs in the coming days.The dollar index, which tracks the performance of the US currency against a …
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11 February 2025 12:30 am
McDonald reveals Q4 mixed performance, Eyes 2025 Rebound
McDonald’s Q4 results showed mixed performance, with revenue slightly below expectations and adjusted earnings per share reaching $2.80. Global same-store sales saw a modest 0.4% increase, but US same-store sales fell 1.4% year over year due to an E. coli outbreak. CEO Chris Kempczinski acknowledged the need for swift action …
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10 February 2025 11:17 pm
US Stocks Remain Resilient Amid Tariff Threats, Inflation Concerns
US stock market demonstrated resilience this week, navigating a landscape of renewed tariff threats and persistent inflation concerns. Tech stocks led the charge, showcasing strength despite lingering anxieties surrounding potential economic repercussions. This positive momentum suggests investors are, for the moment, prioritizing specific sectors and individual company performance over broader …
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10 February 2025 9:59 pm
Bitcoin Price Recovers Slightly, But Concerns on Fresh Tariffs, Inflation Persist
The price of bitcoin has somewhat recovered, but inflation and new tariff worries are still present. Following a sharp decline over the weekend due to worries about new trade tariffs, Bitcoin witnessed a slight comeback on Monday, rising 1.3% to $97,873.0. Growing trade tensions between the United States and China …
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