U.S. Treasury yields are climbing, fueled by a seismic shift in how global credit agencies view American sovereign debt. This isn’t just a technical market adjustment; it’s a profound signal from the financial world about the nation’s fiscal health, challenging long-held assumptions of unparalleled stability. The recent downgrade by Moody’s …
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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20 May 2025 7:28 pm
EUR/USD Climbs Near 1.1250 as US Debt Woes and Trade Tensions Sink Dollar
EUR/USD surged to around 1.1250 in Tuesday’s North American session on May 20, 2025, as the US dollar buckled under a Moody’s credit downgrade and renewed US-China trade friction. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slid toward 100.00, reflecting fears over America’s ballooning $36 trillion debt and tariff uncertainties. Meanwhile, a …
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20 May 2025 3:34 pm
Bitcoin Rises as Stablecoin Bill Advances in Senate, Market Eyes Trump Tax Vote
Bitcoin extended its upward momentum on Tuesday as the U.S. Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle for the long-anticipated GENIUS Act—a bill that would establish a federal framework for stablecoin regulation. The move marks a significant step toward broader institutional support and regulatory clarity for the crypto sector, further fueling …
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20 May 2025 2:52 pm
Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Tepid Chinese Data
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as traders balanced mixed geopolitical signals and signs of economic softening from China, the world’s top crude importer. Brent crude futures for July delivery edged down 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $64.75 a barrel by 09:47 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …
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20 May 2025 1:24 pm
European Markets Climb as Chinese Rate Cut and Ukraine Peace Prospects Buoy Sentiment
European equity indices edged higher on Tuesday, lifted by a surprise rate cut in China and renewed optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, injecting a sense of optimism into global financial markets. By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX in Germany rose 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …
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20 May 2025 12:05 pm
Canadian Inflation in Focus as Loonie Awaits CPI Clarity Amid Trade Turbulence
The spotlight turns to Canada this Tuesday as Statistics Canada unveils the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a release that could shape the Bank of Canada’s next policy move and determine whether the Canadian Dollar can break free from its recent consolidation phase. Headline inflation is expected to slow …
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20 May 2025 11:19 am
Gold Slips Below $3,210 as Risk Appetite Grows on Trade Truce and Ceasefire Hopes
Gold prices extended their decline in early European trading on Tuesday, with XAU/USD hovering just above the $3,200 level as market appetite for risk continues to weigh on demand for safe-haven assets. Optimism surrounding the recent U.S.-China trade truce, alongside fresh hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, have underpinned a broadly …
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20 May 2025 10:07 am
Oil Prices Slip Amid U.S. Credit Downgrade and China Growth Concerns
Oil prices fell slightly on Monday, pressured by Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating and signs of a cooling economic recovery in China, the world’s largest crude importer. As of 04:40 GMT, Brent crude futures for front-month delivery dropped 35 cents, or 0.5%, to $65.06 per barrel, while …
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20 May 2025 2:46 am
Aussie Dollar Soars as US Credit Downgrade Rocks Greenback
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is flexing its muscles against the US Dollar (USD), trading near the 0.6450 mark as sentiment turns sour on the Greenback. This resurgence comes on the heels of a significant move by Moody’s, which downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from the coveted ‘AAA’ to …
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20 May 2025 1:39 am
Yen Surges Against Dollar as U.S. Debt Downgrade Shakes Markets
The Japanese yen has gained significant ground against the U.S. dollar, a shift that began around the midpoint of the American trading session. This movement was triggered by investors reacting to headlines about a downgrade in the credit rating of U.S. debt. The news sparked intense selling of U.S. Treasury …
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20 May 2025 12:30 am
US Bond Yields Recede as Markets Digest Credit Downgrade
US Treasury yields edged lower on Monday, retracing some of the sharp gains witnessed in the aftermath of Moody’s recent downgrade of the US sovereign debt rating. The initial announcement triggered a significant sell-off in benchmark bonds, pushing yields higher.However, market participants appeared to have largely absorbed the implications of …
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19 May 2025 11:24 pm
Market Drivers – US Session – Markets on Edge: PBoC Holds Steady, RBA Cuts Rate
The US Dollar kicked off the trading week under pressure, testing two-week lows near the 100.00 support level on the US Dollar Index (DXY). A recent Moody’s downgrade of US credit and resurfacing trade tensions have fueled selling, setting the stage for a volatile session. Meanwhile, key events on Tuesday, …
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19 May 2025 10:37 pm
Gold’s Ascends As Moody’s downgrade spurs safe haven demand
The price of gold has experienced a notable rebound, breaching the $3,200 mark as investors sought refuge following Moody’s recent downgrade of the United States’ credit rating to Aa1 from AAA. This decision by the rating agency, citing prolonged fiscal inaction, exerted downward pressure on the US Dollar, consequently bolstering …
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