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July, 2025

• 25 July 2025 2:23 am

  USD/JPY Surges as US Bond Yields Climb on Economic Optimism

  

  The USD/JPY pair climbed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, tracking a rise in US Treasury yields, which share a well-established positive correlation with the pair. Closing at 146.99, up from 146.50, the pair hit a daily high of 147.00 and a low of 145.85. The uptick was fueled by a …

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• 25 July 2025 1:49 am

  EUR/USD Dips as US Data Outshines ECB’s Steady Rates

  

  The EUR/USD pair took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.20% to hover around 1.1749 after peaking at 1.1789. Robust US economic data overshadowed the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to hold interest rates steady, tilting the balance in favor of the dollar. The euro, which gained …

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• 25 July 2025 1:39 am

  Stocks and Crypto: Riding the Market Wave Together

  

  The interplay between US stocks and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has become a captivating dynamic for investors, with a correlation coefficient of roughly 0.67 signaling a meaningful connection. As of July 25, 2025, Bitcoin trades at $118,420, down 0.33% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $2.35 trillion …

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• 25 July 2025 12:46 am

  US Markets Mixed as Strong Earnings Clash with Tariff Tensions

  

  US stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as robust corporate earnings fueled gains in technology and telecom sectors, while tariff uncertainties and disappointing results in other industries weighed on the broader market. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.07% gain, securing its fourth consecutive record …

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• 24 July 2025 11:51 pm

  European Markets Rally as ECB Holds Rates and US-EU Tariff Deal Nears, Steel Still Hoping

  

  European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, July 24, 2025, buoyed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates and growing optimism over a potential US-EU trade deal that could ease punitive tariffs, particularly on steel. The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.24%, marking its second consecutive …

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• 24 July 2025 10:38 pm

  Gold and Silver Stumble as Robust US Jobs Data Offset Trade and Fed Uncertainty

  

  Gold prices took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.50% during the North American session as strong US labor market data overshadowed weakening manufacturing activity and lingering trade concerns. Trading at $3,373 after peaking at $3,393, the XAU/USD pair reflected a tug-of-war between bullish safe-haven demand and …

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• 24 July 2025 9:36 pm

  US Dollar Holds Ground as Trade Deals and Trump’s Fed Visit Stir Market Dynamics

  

  On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the US Dollar found its footing after a turbulent midweek drop, bolstered by renewed optimism in global trade and heightened anticipation surrounding US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six …

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• 24 July 2025 8:24 pm

  ECB Rate Decision Bolsters Euro Amid Trade Optimism

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) has solidified expectations of a pause in interest rate cuts until at least year-end, boosting the euro and bond yields on Thursday, July 24, 2025. After maintaining rates at 2% following eight reductions over the past year, ECB President Christine Lagarde delivered an optimistic economic …

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• 24 July 2025 7:24 pm

  Canadian Dollar Dips as Retail Sales Falter and US Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages

  

  The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, July 24, 2025, ending a four-day decline as the USD/CAD pair steadied above the 1.3600 mark. This shift was driven by disappointing Canadian retail figures and a mixed bag of US economic data, which bolstered the US Dollar …

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• 24 July 2025 4:34 pm

  ECB Holds Rates Steady While Awaiting Clarity on U.S. Tariffs

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, pausing after seven consecutive cuts. Policymakers are taking a cautious stance as they await more clarity on the ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the United States, especially as the August 1 tariff …

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• 24 July 2025 3:34 pm

  Oil Prices Rise Amid Trade Optimism and U.S. Crude Inventory Drawdown

  

  Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, buoyed by optimism surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. As of 0934 GMT, Brent crude futures gained 79 cents, or 1.15%, reaching $69.30 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed 83 cents, …

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• 24 July 2025 1:56 pm

  UK Economy Shows Early Signs of Stagnation in Q3 2025: PMI Data Signals Challenges Ahead

  

  Composite PMI Falls Below Expectations Amid Trade, Tax, and Wage Pressures The UK economy is facing early signs of stagnation as July’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data revealed a decline in business activity at the start of the third quarter of 2025. The composite PMI dropped to 51.0 in …

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• 24 July 2025 12:30 pm

  German Business Activity Shows Marginal Growth Amid Slower Pace in July

  

  Manufacturing and Services Performances Diverge as Economic Outlook Remains Mixed Germany’s business activity continued to show marginal growth in July, though at a slightly slower pace compared to June, according to the latest HCOB German flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The index, compiled by S&P Global, dropped to 50.3 …

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