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May, 2025

• 21 May 2025 9:13 pm

  Gold Stays Above $3,300 as US Debt Crisis and Middle East Tensions Fuel Demand

  

  Gold held firm above $3,300 per ounce on May 21, 2025, trading at $3,307, driven by a US debt downgrade and escalating Middle East tensions. The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.52% to 99.49, battered by Moody’s downgrade and fears over President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill. Despite a …

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• 21 May 2025 8:16 pm

  Oil Prices Slip as US Stockpiles Surge and Middle East Tensions Simmer

  

  Oil prices dipped on May 21, 2025, with Brent crude falling to $65.26 per barrel and WTI crude to $61.94, following a bearish US government report showing unexpected inventory builds. Despite earlier gains driven by fears of Middle East supply disruptions, the data cooled market optimism ahead of the US …

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• 21 May 2025 7:11 pm

  US Economic Gloom Persists Despite Trade Truce, Debt Woes Mount

  

  The US economy faces a grim outlook despite a fleeting US-China trade truce, with deficits soaring and inflation stubbornly high as of May 21, 2025. A Reuters poll reveals unanimous concern over President Donald Trump’s policies, which threaten to deepen fiscal strain following Moody’s downgrade of US sovereign debt. Growth …

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• 21 May 2025 3:03 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Economic Jitters, Tariff Risks, and Focus on Trump’s Tax Bill

  

  U.S. stock index futures extended their losses early Wednesday, reflecting mounting investor anxiety over the state of the U.S. economy, the implications of fresh trade frictions, and uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed tax legislation. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped 265 points, or 0.2%, while S&P …

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• 21 May 2025 1:29 pm

  Bitcoin Nears Record High as U.S. Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill, But Trade and Fed Concerns Linger

  

  Bitcoin extended its rally on Wednesday, inching closer to its all-time high after the U.S. Senate made key progress on the GENIUS Act, a landmark piece of legislation designed to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. The leading cryptocurrency rose 1.4% to $107,595.50 as of 01:42 ET (05:42 GMT), …

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• 21 May 2025 11:51 am

  European Stocks Slip as UK Inflation Jumps, Ukraine Peace Prospects Fade

  

  European equity markets retreated slightly on Wednesday, as hopes for a near-term resolution to the war in Ukraine dimmed and U.K. inflation data came in hotter than expected, clouding the outlook for future rate cuts from the Bank of England. By 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), the DAX index in Germany …

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• 21 May 2025 11:04 am

  Gold Rises on Middle East Tensions and Dollar Weakness

  

  Gold prices advanced in Asian trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions surged following reports of a potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. A weaker U.S. dollar and persistent concerns over fiscal and trade uncertainty also supported renewed safe-haven demand, helping gold recover part of last week’s losses. Spot gold …

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• 21 May 2025 10:32 am

  UK Inflation Surprise Raises Questions Over BoE Rate Cut Path

  

  British inflation accelerated sharply in April, exceeding both market and central bank forecasts, reigniting concerns that price pressures remain deeply rooted in the economy and potentially challenging the Bank of England’s expected path of gradual interest rate reductions. Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday showed …

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• 21 May 2025 1:56 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Gold Shines as US Credit Downgrade and Geopolitical Risks Intensify

  

  Gold has demonstrated a remarkable rally, pushing towards multi-day highs near the $3,290 mark per troy ounce and re-establishing its role as a premier safe-haven asset. This surge comes amidst a confluence of factors, including a recent US credit downgrade, persistent geopolitical tensions, and shifting global monetary policy. Concurrently, West …

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• 21 May 2025 12:43 am

  Trump Unveils America’s Ambitious Leap in Missile Defense

  

  A transformative vision for national security is unfolding with the detailed revelation of the “Golden Dome,” an ambitious hemispheric missile shield aiming to redefine America’s defensive capabilities. President Donald Trump has championed this initiative, announcing initial funding and a designated leader, Space Force General Michael Guetlein, to spearhead its realization. …

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• 20 May 2025 11:26 pm

  Gold Above $3,290: Navigating Amid Fiscal Risks

  

  Gold prices have seen a notable ascent, driven by a weakening US Dollar and heightened demand for safe-haven assets amidst growing fiscal uncertainty. This movement underscores gold’s traditional role as a reliable store of value in turbulent economic times.The recent downgrade of US sovereign debt by Moody’s has amplified concerns …

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• 20 May 2025 10:38 pm

  Oil’s Uneasy Calm: Geopolitics and China’s Grip Tighten

  

  Oil markets are caught in a precarious balance, teetering between geopolitical flashpoints and economic uncertainty. Despite recent easing in prices, the underlying currents of international diplomacy, military conflicts, and crucial economic data paint a complex picture for crude’s future. The current landscape isn’t merely about supply and demand; it’s a …

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• 20 May 2025 9:12 pm

  Why is Huawei Back in News Headlines? Fragile Trade Truce with China Threatened

  

  A recently established trade truce between the United States and China faces an immediate challenge following a US industry warning against the use of certain Chinese-made chips, particularly those from Huawei. This development has drawn strong condemnation from Beijing, which views the warning as a direct undermining of the preliminary …

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