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US growth confirms a 2.3%

US GDP growth slowed to 2.3% in Q4, with strong consumer spending offset by rising inflation. Jobless claims jumped to 242K, signaling labor market cooling. Meanwhile, the ECB sees a case for rate cuts but remains cautious, avoiding forward guidance amid inflation and geopolitical risks.

27 Feb 2025, 14:44
Market close

Gold extends decline below $2,900

Rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar put pressure on gold, extending its losses

27 Feb 2025, 07:00
Market open

Markets cautious on tariff risk

Financial markets remain wary as Trump reaffirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada, the UN adopts a Ukraine resolution, and central banks signal diverging paths on interest rates.

25 Feb 2025, 13:21
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Gold extends Rally past $2,950

Uncertainty is steering sentiment toward defensive plays

20 Feb 2025, 08:52
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Focus on Fed Minutes

GBP gains on inflation surprise, JPY eyes BOJ outlook

19 Feb 2025, 09:31
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Yen rallies as Japan’s GDP outperforms

U.S. Dollar faces pressure amid mixed data and fed caution

17 Feb 2025, 20:10
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Post-CPI: more inflation and job data in focus

US consumer inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain a hawkish stance

13 Feb 2025, 07:15
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Gold volatile as markets await Trump and Powell

Attention is split between global trade tensions, Federal Reserve commentary, and the direction of major assets like currencies and gold

11 Feb 2025, 07:22
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Trade war concerns push gold to $2,890

President Trump's new reciprocal tariffs, likely to be announced mid-week, are causing global concerns

10 Feb 2025, 07:16
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Yen strengthens amid BoJ rate hike comments

Traders are anticipating the release of the January labor market data, with expectations for 170,000 jobs to be added

7 Feb 2025, 06:51
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