G7 finance leaders concluded a summit hailed as “positive and successful,” advancing support for Ukraine and tackling global economic imbalances. A key focus was tightening sanctions on Russian energy, with proposals to lower the oil price cap to $50 per barrel, though deeper measures were deferred. Trade talks, clouded by …
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Oil Prices Swing Between Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Demand Concerns
Global oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed supply risks from Russia, but gains were…
AI Hype vs. Reality: Why Adobe’s Stock Fell Despite Beating Earnings
Adobe’s stock is taking a hit despite the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly res…
Why Did the Dow Retreat from Record Highs?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its record-setting run, slipping below 46,000…
Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip.…
Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of t…
Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data
The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a co…
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Fed Rate Cut Bets Remain Firm Ahead of Michigan Survey
Futures Pull Back After Record Highs U.S. stock futures slipped slightly on Friday, consolidating af…
U.K. Economy Stalls in July, Keeping Pressure on the Bank of England
The U.K. economy flatlined in July, marking a sharp slowdown from the previous month’s expansion and…
European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Weigh Growth, Inflation, and Oil Weakness
European equity markets posted modest gains on Friday, consolidating after a generally upbeat week, …
Market Analysis
May, 2025
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22 May 2025 9:25 pm
Bitcoin Soars to Record $111,875 as Trump’s Crypto Push Sparks Frenzy
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $111,875 on May 22, 2025, settling at $111,300, just hours before President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile crypto gala near Washington, D.C. The rally, fueled by Trump’s deregulatory stance and fears of global debt and economic instability, has reignited debate over bitcoin’s role …
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22 May 2025 8:32 pm
Gold Dips Below $3,300 as Trump’s Budget Vote Bolsters Dollar
Gold prices slid below $3,300 on May 22, 2025, trading at $3,289, down 0.83% from a two-week high of $3,345, as the US dollar rebounded after the House passed President Donald Trump’s $4 trillion deficit-heavy budget. Strong US PMI data and easing unemployment claims further dented gold’s safe-haven appeal, despite …
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22 May 2025 7:38 pm
USD/CAD Stays Firm as Canada’s Weak Data Offsets US Dollar Struggles
On May 22, 2025, USD/CAD held steady near 1.3886, buoyed by Canada’s faltering economic data despite the US dollar’s broader woes. With Canada’s factory prices plunging and the US grappling with a $36 trillion debt pile, the pair resists sharp declines. Experts warn that the Bank of Canada (BoC) and …
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22 May 2025 3:32 pm
Oil Prices Slide as OPEC+ Weighs Output Hike and U.S. Inventories Surprise to the Upside
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday, pressured by rising concerns over a potential increase in global supply and weaker-than-expected demand data from the United States. The latest downturn reflects renewed anxiety that the crude market may face a period of oversupply heading into the summer months. At 04:55 ET (08:55 …
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22 May 2025 12:30 pm
Gold Extends Gains as U.S. Debt Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Support Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices climbed further in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing a strong upward trend fueled by rising demand for safe-haven assets amid deepening concerns over the United States’ fiscal outlook and lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3,338.04 an ounce, while June gold futures …
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22 May 2025 11:42 am
European Markets Slide as U.S. Deficit Woes, Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment
European stock markets retreated Thursday, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp selloff as investors grew increasingly uneasy about the deepening U.S. fiscal deficit and the fading prospects for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4%, and …
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22 May 2025 3:59 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Sinks to Two-Week Lows as Debt Fears and Weak Data Rattle Markets
The US dollar plummeted to two-week lows on May 22, 2025, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) breaching the 100.00 mark, driven by fears over President Donald Trump’s deficit-bloating tax bill and a faltering US economy. As GBP/USD hit 1.3470 and gold topped $3,300, global markets braced for volatility. Experts …
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22 May 2025 2:49 am
Trump’s Massive Budget Bill Nears Vote, Risks Ballooning US Debt
The US House prepares to vote on President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sprawling tax and budget package set to add $3 trillion to $4 trillion to the $36 trillion US deficit over a decade. Despite internal Republican dissent, the bill’s hefty tax breaks and spending hikes …
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22 May 2025 12:53 am
Pound Rises Against Dollar as UK Inflation Spikes and US Debt Woes Deepen
The British pound climbed against the US dollar during the US session on May 22, 2025, with GBP/USD reaching 1.3419, up from 1.3392, driven by surging UK inflation and mounting concerns over America’s $36 trillion debt burden. UK consumer prices jumped to 3.5% in April, exceeding forecasts, while the US …
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21 May 2025 11:28 pm
Yen Surges as US Debt Fears and Safe-Haven Demand Drive Dollar Down
The Japanese yen rallied against the US dollar on May 21, 2025, with USD/JPY dropping to 143.61 from 144.50, defying the usual link between rising US Treasury yields and dollar strength. Fueled by Japan’s climbing bond yields and safe-haven flows amid Middle East tensions, the yen’s ascent reflects growing US …
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21 May 2025 10:56 pm
US Tax Retaliation Sparks Global Trade Fears, Threatens Investment
The US House’s reconciliation bill, unveiled on May 12, 2025, targets foreign tax policies like the global minimum tax’s undertaxed profits rule (UTPR), digital services taxes (DSTs), and diverted profits taxes (DPTs) with punitive measures, risking over 80% of US foreign direct investment (FDI). As President Donald Trump’s administration pushes …
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21 May 2025 10:01 pm
Dow Plunges 800 Points as Debt Fears and Tariff Uncertainty Grip Markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) cratered 800 points on May 21, 2025, sliding below 42,000 as investors grappled with soaring US deficits and tariff uncertainties under President Donald Trump. Closing at 21.161, per real-time data, the index reflects growing unease over a $36 trillion debt pile and fading hopes …
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