The U.S. dollar is staging a notable recovery in early week trading, buoyed by a sudden de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and the European Union. A last-minute extension of a threatened 50% tariff on European goods by U.S. President Donald Trump has offered markets a much-needed sigh …
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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26 May 2025 4:16 pm
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline, Markets Watch OPEC+ and Geopolitical Risks
Oil prices rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing fears of imminent tariffs that could have dampened global fuel demand. As of 09:19 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 39 cents, or 0.6%, at $65.17 per barrel, while …
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26 May 2025 3:36 pm
Dollar Dips as Markets Cheer Trump’s Delay of EU Tariff Hike
The U.S. dollar edged lower against its major counterparts on Monday as markets reacted positively to President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone a planned 50% tariff on European Union imports. The move boosted risk sentiment, sending U.S. equity futures higher and helping the euro gain ground. The U.S. Dollar Index …
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26 May 2025 12:29 pm
European Markets Rise as Trump Delays Tariffs on EU; German Automakers and Oil Stocks Gain
European equity indices opened higher on Monday, buoyed by relief that U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union imports. This move has eased concerns over a potential trade war between two of the world’s largest economies and fueled optimism across European markets. As of …
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26 May 2025 10:58 am
Oil Prices Edge Up on Trump Tariff Delay, But OPEC+ Supply Fears Cap Gains
Oil prices inched higher in Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for his proposed 50% tariffs on the European Union, offering some relief to global markets amid ongoing trade tensions. However, concerns about oversupply—driven by the prospect of OPEC+ raising production—kept gains in check. …
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26 May 2025 10:07 am
Gold Eases as Trump Pauses EU Tariff Threat, But Weak Dollar and Stagflation Fears Lend Support
Gold prices slipped modestly in Asian trading on Monday, pulling back from last week’s gains after U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend backed off from his threat to immediately impose 50% tariffs on the European Union. Spot gold dipped 0.2% to $3,349.45 an ounce, while gold futures for June …
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26 May 2025 2:38 am
Weekly Recap: Stagflation Risks Loom as U.S. Fiscal and Trade Policies Stir Market Turmoil
U.S. Dollar: Under Pressure from Debt and TradeThe U.S. dollar continued its decline for the third consecutive trading day, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropping to 99.58 points on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, compared to the previous day’s close of 100.12 points, recording a high of 99.99 points and …
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24 May 2025 12:30 am
Gold Surges Beyond $3,350 as Trump’s Trade War Rhetoric Intensifies
Gold Climbs Amid Trade TensionsGold prices soared nearly 2% on Friday, May 23, 2025, reaching $3,359 after rebounding from a daily low of $3,287, driven by heightened safe-haven demand. The rally, which marked a 5% weekly gain, was spurred by a weakening U.S. dollar following President Donald Trump’s threat to …
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23 May 2025 11:15 pm
U.S. Treasury Yields Drop as Trump’s Tariff Threats Spark ‘Sell America’ Wave
Yields Decline Amid Trade War FearsU.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve on Friday, May 23, 2025, with the 10-year note yield slipping two basis points to 4.509%. The decline was triggered by President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats, including a proposed 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured in the …
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23 May 2025 10:29 pm
GBP/USD Climbs Beyond 1.3500 to a Three-Year Peak on Robust UK Retail Sales and Dollar Weakness
Pound Soars to Highest Level Since February 2022The GBP/USD pair surged past 1.3500, reaching 1.3538 on Friday, May 23, 2025, marking its highest level since February 2022 and gaining nearly 0.80% during the U.S. trading session. The pound’s rally was fueled by a combination of strong UK retail sales data …
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23 May 2025 9:23 pm
Fed’s Cook Notes Orderly Bond Markets in April, Signals Rising Household Stress
Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, speaking at a New York University event, observed that the U.S. economy exhibited strength in the first quarter. However, she highlighted emerging signs of strain in critical sectors, particularly housing and commercial real estate. While bond markets remained stable and functional during April’s trade-driven …
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23 May 2025 8:17 pm
EUR/JPY Plummets to Around 161.00 Amid Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat on Eurozone
Trump’s Tariff Threat Triggers Euro DeclineThe EUR/JPY pair dropped sharply to near 161.00, a one-month low, during North American trading on Friday, May 23, 2025, driven by a weakening Euro (EUR). The slide followed a post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth.Social, where he threatened to impose a 50% …
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23 May 2025 7:32 pm
Bitcoin Dips to $109,000 as Trump’s Tariff Threats and Profit-Taking Weigh
Bitcoin Retreats from PeakBitcoin (BTC) declined to $109,110 on Friday, May 23, 2025, reflecting a 1.6% drop from its record high of $111,953.6 achieved on Thursday. The retreat was driven by profit-taking after a strong rally, coupled with significant overnight transfers, including over $670 million received by Coinbase Global. Despite …
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