The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) held steady at 97.64, up 1.5% from its July 1 low of 96.38, after peaking at 97.75, near its all-time high of 98.00. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign, targeting six additional nations with 20%–30% duties and imposing a 50% copper tariff, has bolstered safe-haven …
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Market Analysis
July, 2025
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9 July 2025 7:28 pm
Bitcoin Holds at $108,873 Amid Tariff Concerns and ETF Boom
On Wednesday, Bitcoin stabilized at $108,873, down 0.07% after failing to sustain a breakout above $110,000, near its all-time high of $112,000. U.S. tariff threats and surging institutional demand through crypto ETFs are driving market dynamics. With trade tensions rising and derivatives interest spiking, Bitcoin’s long-term bullish trend persists, but …
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9 July 2025 4:59 pm
Wall Street Poised for Higher Open Despite Trump’s Tariff Moves and Trade Tensions
Wall Street was set for a higher open on Wednesday as investors largely brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats and focused on ongoing negotiations with global trade partners. At 8:20 a.m. ET, U.S. S&P 500 E-minis were up by 15.25 points, or 0.24%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 47.25 …
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9 July 2025 1:42 pm
Tesla Inc. Faces Challenges in 2025 Amid Political Controversies and Declining EV Sales
Tesla Inc. has faced significant challenges in 2025, reflected in its financial performance and market activity. In the second quarter of 2025, the company delivered 384,122 vehicles, marking a 13.5% decline from 443,956 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite stable production levels at 410,244 vehicles, slightly below …
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9 July 2025 12:40 pm
Dollar Strengthens as Trade Concerns and Tariff Threats Drive Market Movements
The U.S. dollar strengthened to a more than two-week high against the yen on Wednesday, following new trade-related proclamations by U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes after the U.S. leader announced 25% tariffs on Japan and several other trade partners, adding to market uncertainty. Dollar Gains Amid Tariff News The …
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9 July 2025 11:56 am
Oil Prices Retreat Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Rising Crude Inventories
Oil prices slipped slightly on Wednesday, pulling back from the two-week highs achieved in the previous session, as investors waited for clarity on new U.S. tariffs and anticipated rising crude inventories in the United States. Oil Prices Under Pressure By 0601 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 15 cents, or 0.2%, …
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9 July 2025 11:15 am
Gold Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty
Gold prices retreated on Wednesday as traders moved away from safe-haven assets in response to ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs and interest rate expectations, opting instead for the strength of the U.S. dollar. Gold Pressured by Dollar Recovery and Trade Tariff Uncertainty Spot gold fell by 0.2% to $3,294.88 …
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9 July 2025 1:37 am
Dollar Wavers as Markets Await FOMC Minutes and Trade Developments
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) edged up to near 98.00, but failed to sustain early gains, reflecting cautious market sentiment. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements targeting Japan and South Korea, alongside anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Minutes on July 9, have kept investors on …
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9 July 2025 12:53 am
U.S. Treasury Yields Climb as Tariff Threats Weaken Yen
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, U.S. Treasury bond yields experienced a notable uptick as financial markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, particularly his announcement of new tariffs targeting major trading partners like Japan and South Korea. Rising Treasury Yields and Market FocusThe yield on the benchmark 10-year …
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9 July 2025 12:12 am
Stock Market Wobbles as Tariff Push and Copper Duties Rattle Investors
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 down 0.07% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.37%, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.06%. President Donald Trump’s firm stance on an August 1 tariff deadline and new 50% copper import duties unsettled markets. Despite a three-week tariff reprieve, concerns over …
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8 July 2025 11:28 pm
U.S. Prepares for New Trade Announcements and Copper Tariffs by August
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed plans to release 15 to 20 new trade-related directives within the next 48 hours. He also indicated that tariffs on copper imports are expected to be introduced by late July or early August, targeting a critical material used in electronics, construction, and renewable energy …
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8 July 2025 10:35 pm
China’s Forex Reserves Surge, Gold Holdings Grow for Eighth Month
China’s foreign exchange reserves soared to $3.3174 trillion by June 2025, marking a $32.2 billion (0.98%) increase from May and sustaining a 19-month streak above $3.2 trillion, according to official data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). The People’s Bank of China (PBC) also bolstered its gold reserves …
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8 July 2025 10:06 pm
EUR/USD Rises Amid Trump’s Tariff Letter and EU Trade Hopes
On Tuesday, the EUR/USD pair, the world’s most traded currency pair, edged up 0.09% to 1.1718, driven by optimism over a potential U.S.-EU trade deal and solid Eurozone economic data. President Donald Trump announced a letter outlining tariff rates could be sent to the EU within two days, while confirming …
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