A dramatic escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the US and Europe has ignited, with the US administration threatening to impose a crippling 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. This move comes as a direct response to the European Union’s (EU) retaliatory tariffs on American spirits, marking a rapid …
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Discrepancies Over Investment and Profits:A seemingly triumphant announcement of a preliminary trade…
Gold Miner Shines: Earnings Soar as Precious Metal Prices Climb
Shares of a leading gold mining company surged on Friday, reaching their highest level in three year…
Political Firewalls Weaken: Are Powell’s Stance, Fed’s Independence Still Under Threat?
A significant shift is underway in the political landscape surrounding the Federal Reserve. While Pr…
Dow Jones Rebounds: Unexpected Durables Strength and Tariff Hopes Fuel Market Rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) demonstrated a notable recovery on Friday, clawing back rece…
Oil Under Pressure: Brent and WTI Drop as Supply Surges and Demand Outlook Clouds
Global oil markets are facing renewed pressure, with both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent cr…
US Treasury Yields Climb As Countdown For Fed’s Policy Meeting Begins
As financial markets gear up for the central bank’s pivotal meeting next week, the US 10-Year …
Euro Stands Strong Amidst Global Trade Disputes
The Euro has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent months, emerging as a top performer among …
Major Trade Breakthrough: EU and US Nearing Framework Agreement This Weekend
Optimism is building for a significant advancement in transatlantic trade relations, as officials fr…
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Investors Digest Earnings and Trade Deal Optimism
U.S. stock index futures were on the rise Friday, capping off a generally positive week as investors…
Bitcoin Drops Below $116,000 as Caution Mounts Ahead of U.S. Fed Meeting and Crypto Policy Report
Bitcoin faced a decline on Friday, dropping below $116,000 amidst growing caution in the market. The…
Market Analysis
March, 2025
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13 March 2025 11:16 pm
Wall Street Brief: Trade Tensions and Inflation Data Shake Investor Confidence
A significant downturn gripped the US stock market on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing a sharp decline. This drop occurred despite promising inflation data, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical factors and trade policy uncertainties. The day’s financial landscape was marked by a surprising contradiction. While …
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13 March 2025 10:11 pm
Crypto Market Trembles: Is a Major Bitcoin Crash Imminent?
The cryptocurrency market is gripped by a palpable sense of unease, as Bitcoin and its brethren navigate a tumultuous sea of economic uncertainties. Fears of a significant Bitcoin crash, mirroring the volatility seen in traditional stock markets, have intensified, casting a long shadow over the entire digital asset landscape. The …
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13 March 2025 8:42 pm
Inflation Pause: PPI Holds Steady in February
Recent economic data indicates a stabilization of wholesale prices, offering a temporary reassurance about inflationary pressures. The Producer Price Index (PPI), a key indicator of wholesale inflation, remained flat in February, showing a year-over-year increase of 3.2%. This figure fell slightly below economists’ expectations, suggesting a slowdown in price hikes …
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13 March 2025 7:33 pm
Gold Shatters Records, Defying Dollar and Yields
Gold prices have ignited a spectacular rally, surging past previous records and brushing against the $3,000 threshold, a feat achieved despite the headwinds of a robust US dollar and elevated Treasury bond yields. In a display of raw bullish power, XAU/USD soared to an all-time high of $2,971 a troy …
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13 March 2025 4:58 pm
U.S. Jobless Claims Decline, Indicating Continued Labor Market Strength
Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S. fell to 220K, coming in below expectations and marking a slight decrease from the previous week’s revised 222K figure, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Key Labor Market Data: Initial Jobless Claims: 220K (vs. 221K expected, prior revised to 222K). Continuing Jobless …
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13 March 2025 4:42 pm
U.S. Producer Price Growth Slows in February, Easing Inflation Concerns
U.S. producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected annualized rate in February, signaling cooling inflation pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance amid economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump’s trade policies. Key Producer Price Index (PPI) Data: Annual PPI Growth: 3.2% (vs. 3.3% expected), down from 3.7% in …
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13 March 2025 3:33 pm
IEA Lowers Oil Demand Growth Forecast Amid Global Economic Concerns
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil demand growth estimates for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, citing worsening macroeconomic conditions driven by global trade tensions. Revised Oil Demand Forecasts The agency now expects global oil demand to increase by 1.03 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, down …
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13 March 2025 2:54 pm
Forex Report: Euro and Pound Hold Near Multi-Month Highs as Dollar Remains Under Pressure
The euro and the British pound remained near their multi-month highs against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as concerns over slowing U.S. economic growth and escalating trade tensions weighed on the greenback. The euro was last seen at $1.0880, slightly lower but still near its five-month high earlier in the …
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13 March 2025 12:51 pm
Bitcoin Recovers Amid Softer U.S. Inflation, But Trade War Concerns Persist
Bitcoin rebounded on Thursday, extending its recovery from recent losses, as cooling U.S. inflation data bolstered sentiment. However, gains remained limited due to trade war fears and ongoing recession concerns. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.8% to $83,511.6 by 01:27 ET (05:27 GMT), following a slight improvement in risk appetite …
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13 March 2025 12:19 pm
Gold Rises as Cooling U.S. Inflation Fuels Rate-Cut Bets
Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which reinforced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $2,945.18 per ounce, while gold futures for April delivery edged 0.2% higher to $2,953.62 per ounce as of 00:56 ET …
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13 March 2025 2:53 am
Senate Democrats Weigh Blocking GOP Shutdown Bill, Facing Looming Deadline
Senate Democrats Weigh Blocking GOP Shutdown Bill, Facing Looming DeadlineWith a government shutdown looming less than 48 hours away, Senate Democrats are considering blocking a Republican-crafted funding bill, despite Republican efforts to place the blame for any potential shutdown squarely on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The House passed the …
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12 March 2025 11:52 pm
Market Drivers; US Session – Market Focus: US and Australian Inflation, Jobs Data Key Drivers
Today’s forex market is heavily focused on key economic data releases, with US and Australian inflation figures and jobs data taking center stage. The Asian session will make available key Australian inflation expectations awaited by market players.The US dollar experienced a slight recovery from recent multi-month lows, although persistent concerns …
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