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January, 2025

• 31 January 2025 5:25 pm

  Exxon Mobil Surpasses Earnings Estimates but Falls Short on Revenue

  

  Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, though revenue came in lower than projected. Despite this, the company’s stock rose 0.9% following the announcement. Key Financial Highlights – Q4 2024: Earnings: $7.6 billion ($1.72 per share) Adjusted Earnings (Excluding Identified Items): $1.67 per share …

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• 31 January 2025 3:38 pm

  Suez Canal Chief Urges Maersk to Reconsider Red Sea Route Amid Stability Signs

  

  The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie has urged AP Moller-Maersk to reassess its shipping routes through the Red Sea, citing emerging signs of stability in the region, according to an official SCA statement. Key Developments: Rabie’s remarks came during a meeting with Maersk’s CEO and senior executives, though …

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• 31 January 2025 2:23 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as ECB Rate Cut Boosts Sentiment

  

  European stock markets rose slightly on Friday, supported by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate cut, while investors assessed corporate earnings and inflation data across the region. Germany’s DAX gained 0.1%. France’s CAC 40 rose 0.2%. UK’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.2%. Key Market Drivers 1. ECB Rate Cut Fuels …

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• 31 January 2025 12:52 pm

  Gold Holds Near Record High Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices remained steady on Friday, hovering near record highs as safe-haven demand surged due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs and cautious sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Spot gold was unchanged after touching a record peak of $2,799.60 per ounce. Gold Futures (February) rose 0.1% to $2,793.74 per …

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• 31 January 2025 11:34 am

  Bitcoin Slips as Trump’s Tariff Threats Weigh on Risk Appetite

  

  Bitcoin edged lower on Friday, facing a muted weekly performance as investor sentiment remained cautious over U.S. trade tariffs under President Donald Trump. The market also awaited key PCE inflation data, which could shape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.1% to $104,379.6 by 00:33 ET …

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• 31 January 2025 11:32 am

  Oil Prices Rise Amid Dip Buying but Face Weekly Losses on Tariff Concerns

  

  Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, benefiting from dip buying, but remained on track for their second consecutive week of losses. Investors remained cautious over trade tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump, which could disrupt global demand, particularly in China. Brent crude (March contract): +0.4% at $77.21 …

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• 31 January 2025 1:27 am

  UD Dollar Shaken by Record Gold Levels

  

  The US dollar declined under pressure from soaring gold prices, which approached record highs after benefiting from a decline in US Treasury yields due to US data released on Thursday.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major currencies, fell to 107.99 points, …

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• 31 January 2025 1:14 am

  Bitcoin Ascends as Fed Acknowledges Crypto’s Place in Banking

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable price surge, exceeding $105,000, after the Federal Reserve opted to maintain its current interest rate levels. A significant catalyst for this upward movement was Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s commentary regarding the role of banks in serving cryptocurrency clients.Powell’s Words and Market RepercussionsPowell stated that …

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• 31 January 2025 12:54 am

  Market Drivers; US Session

  

  Dollar Holds Steady Amid Fed Pause and PCE AnticipationThe US dollar traded cautiously lower, influenced by declining US Treasury yields and ongoing analysis of the Federal Reserve’s recent policy decision. Market participants are keenly focused on the upcoming release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which is expected …

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• 30 January 2025 11:46 pm

  The Core PCE Price Index: A Key Indicator in Focus

  

  The Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, is set to be released alongside other significant economic data. This data will potentially influence market sentiment and trading activity. The Core PCE measures changes in the prices of goods and services …

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• 30 January 2025 10:18 pm

  Dow’s Bullish Momentum Persists Amidst Tech Uncertainties

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) navigated a week of conflicting signals, ultimately maintaining a bullish bias near record highs. While the index hovered around 44,800, absorbing a wave of corporate earnings and economic data, the prevailing narrative reveals a market wrestling with both promising opportunities and looming uncertainties, especially …

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• 30 January 2025 9:25 pm

  Gold prices stabilize above $ 2,790 following ECB’s rate decision, US GDP data

  

  Gold Tests Record Highs as Dollar Weakens Gold prices are stabilizing above $2,790, building on gains after reaching a fresh record high. The precious metal is approaching the $2,800 threshold as recent macroeconomic developments put downward pressure on the US dollar. This upward movement comes as the European Central Bank …

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• 30 January 2025 8:24 pm

  Dollar Wobbles as GDP Cools, Market Eyes ECB

  

  The US dollar weakened following the release of fourth-quarter GDP figures, which fell slightly short of expectations. This softer economic data, coupled with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) anticipated rate cut, has left the US Dollar Index (DXY) searching for direction below the 108.00 level. Market attention now turns to …

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