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May, 2025

• 23 May 2025 3:55 pm

  U.S. Dollar Falls Sharply as Fiscal Concerns Mount, Euro and Yen Strengthen on Growth and Inflation Data

  

  The U.S. dollar extended losses on Friday, putting it on track for its worst weekly performance since early February, as concerns over Washington’s mounting fiscal risks deepened following the House’s approval of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. At 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index — which …

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• 23 May 2025 3:00 pm

  German Economy Beats Expectations in Q1 on Pre-Tariff Export Surge, but Momentum Seen as Temporary

  

  Germany’s economy grew more than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sharp rise in exports and industrial activity as firms rushed to ship goods ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, according to revised data released Friday by the federal statistics office. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded …

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• 23 May 2025 2:21 pm

  Wall Street Futures Stabilize, But Weekly Losses Loom Amid U.S. Debt Concerns and Tax Bill Uncertainty

  

  U.S. stock index futures held steady in early trading Friday, following a volatile week dominated by fiscal concerns and political wrangling in Washington. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged down 10 points (-0.1%), while S&P 500 Futures inched up 3 points (+0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained …

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• 23 May 2025 11:59 am

  Bitcoin Holds Near Record High as Stablecoin Optimism and ETF Inflows Sustain Momentum

  

  Bitcoin hovered just below its all-time high on Friday, easing slightly amid profit-taking and large-scale wallet movements, but continued to enjoy strong support from bullish U.S. regulatory developments and persistent demand from institutional investors. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), Bitcoin traded at $110,827.50, down 0.6% from the previous session. …

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• 23 May 2025 2:17 am

  Stagflation Nightmare Grips US as Trump’s Tax Bill Sparks Debt and Asset Chaos

  

  The US economy teeters on the brink of stagflation—surging inflation, stagnant growth, and rising unemployment—driven by President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill, passed by the House on May 22, 2025, and now awaiting Senate approval. With a $36.2 trillion debt pile, Moody’s Aa1 downgrade, and tariff-driven price hikes, markets …

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• 23 May 2025 1:02 am

  USD/JPY Bounces to 144.00 as Yen Rally Pauses Amid US Debt Jitters

  

  USD/JPY snapped a three-day slide on May 22, 2025, climbing 0.20% to 143.96 from a daily low of 142.80, as traders locked in profits on the yen’s safe-haven surge. Easing US Treasury yields and a slight dollar rebound countered fears over America’s $36 trillion debt pile, inflamed by President Donald …

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• 22 May 2025 11:33 pm

  Dow Rebounds Near 42,000 as Bond Yields Cool and PMI Data Shines

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied to 42,000 on May 22, 2025, recovering from a midweek plunge as US bond yields eased and robust PMI data lifted spirits. President Donald Trump’s $4 trillion deficit-heavy tax bill cleared the House, heading to the Senate, but lingering debt fears and high …

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• 22 May 2025 10:22 pm

  G7 Pushes Russian Oil Sanctions but Dodges Trade Tensions

  

  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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• 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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