Market Minutes
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Gold steady as markets await Trump-Putin talk
Global markets remain cautious, focused on China’s economy, U.S. sentiment, and central bank policies.
17 Mar 2025, 07:09
Gold hits $3,000 for the first time
Futures rallied after Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer dropped his threat to block a key spending bill, cutting the risk of a disruptive March 15 shutdown.
14 Mar 2025, 12:52
Rate cut expectations fuel gold's rise
Markets pricing in at least three Federal Reserve cuts in 2025
14 Mar 2025, 07:32
US PPI slows more than expected
U.S. producer prices rose 0.3% in February, below expectations, with annual inflation easing to 3.2%.
13 Mar 2025, 12:43
PPI in focus after CPI surprise
After softer CPI data, focus shifts to PPI for signs of persistent business inflation
13 Mar 2025, 07:40
US inflation comes in lower than expected
U.S. inflation eased to 2.8% in February, but rising tariffs under President Trump could push prices higher. The EU retaliated with tariffs on $28.3 billion of U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions.
12 Mar 2025, 12:56
Market Focus: CPI and trade shifts
Investors await the U.S. CPI report, key to shaping Fed policy expectations
12 Mar 2025, 07:20
Recession concerns drag Wall Street lower
Wall Street plunged as recession fears deepened, the euro hit a four-month high, and geopolitical tensions escalated with stalled U.S.-China trade talks and Ukraine's latest drone strike on Russia.
11 Mar 2025, 12:06
Gold faces resistance near $2,900
Investor sentiment remains fragile due to uncertainties in global trade policies and economic stability, prompting some safe-haven demand
11 Mar 2025, 08:11
Five key U.S. economic data points to watch this week
Investors are set to analyze key U.S. economic data releases this week, with reports on job openings, inflation, and consumer sentiment shaping market sentiment and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
10 Mar 2025, 13:22