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Weekly Recap: Is the Summer Rally Running on Steam?
As July drew to a close, markets found themselves at a familiar crossroads — caught between optimism over crypto-led innovation and the sobering realities of macro recalibration. This week delivered a mixed bag of policy pivots, positioning resets, and sector rotations, all unfolding under the shadow of geopolitical uncertainty and an unusually strong U.S. dollar.…
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Equities Slide as Powell Tempers Rate Cut Hopes, But Bulls Eye 6,500 Target
U.S. equities pulled back Thursday as investors responded to a more cautious Federal Reserve and stronger-than-expected private jobs data. While Fed Chair Jerome Powell dialed back expectations for a September rate cut, strategists remained broadly optimistic—highlighted by Wells Fargo’s upward revision of the S&P 500 year-end target. Powell Remarks Cool Rate Cut Momentum Markets opened…
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Markets Reprice the “Soft Landing”
Markets entered the week cautiously optimistic. But by midweek, a harsher tone had taken hold. The trigger? A hotter-than-expected U.S. CPI print, rapidly climbing Treasury yields, and a revived U.S. dollar rally—reminding investors that inflation, though slower, isn’t done reshaping portfolios. U.S. CPI Surprises: Soft Landing No Longer the Base Case June’s U.S. CPI report…
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Dollar Firms on Tariff Worries, Euro Tests 1.1430, Yen Holds Near 147
US Dollar Index (DXY) The dollar edged higher on Tuesday, supported by cautious sentiment as the U.S. hinted at potential new tariffs on critical imports like semiconductors and metals. While U.S.–China trade talks resumed in London with “positive tone” rhetoric, no concrete deal emerged, keeping haven demand intact. Technical Outlook: The DXY climbed back toward…
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Market Focus Shifts to Nvidia Surge as Tariff Tensions Simmer
Markets shifted their gaze away from trade tensions on Wednesday, turning instead to a historic milestone for AI leader Nvidia. As Fed commentary and new tariffs hovered in the background, investor enthusiasm was fueled by tech optimism. Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Milestone Nvidia became the first company to reach a $4 trillion market valuation, extending…
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Crypto ETFs Soar, Copper Rips on Tariff Threats
This week’s market tone is defined by surging crypto ETF flows, revived trade uncertainty, and growing anticipation for Friday’s U.S. inflation data. Here’s what’s moving the markets. Crypto ETFs: Momentum Is Back Institutional demand roared back into crypto-linked ETFs to start the week. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $216.64 million in net inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading…
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Markets Retreat as Tariff Risks and Political Turmoil Hit Sentiment
Markets pulled back to start the week as looming tariff deadlines, political volatility, and central bank uncertainty unsettled investors. Despite recent record highs, traders are now eyeing July 9 and August 1 as critical markers for global trade dynamics. Tariff headlines and moving deadlines Wall Street paused its bull run to start Monday on the…
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Markets Tread Carefully Ahead of Jobs Data
Market News – July 3, 2025 Markets were cautiously higher Wednesday as investors braced for a crucial U.S. jobs report and digested a slew of political and policy-driven headlines. From new trade deals and fiscal proposals to inflation signals and bond market jitters, the day was rich with cross-asset signals. S&P 500 & Nasdaq Edge…
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Wall Street Rebounds, Oil Swings, and Stablecoins Disrupt
This week’s mid-point saw a reset in global markets, with Wall Street bouncing back from geopolitical jitters and a wave of sector-specific catalysts reshaping expectations across energy, fintech, and crypto. Wall Street Rebounds as Middle East Tensions Ease Markets regained ground midweek as geopolitical risk in the Middle East de-escalated. After a brief flare-up sent…
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How Economic News Impacts Forex CFDs
Introduction Economic news is one of the most powerful catalysts in Forex CFD trading. From interest rate decisions to employment data and inflation reports, market-moving news can cause currency pairs to spike or tumble within seconds. In this guide, we explore how traders use economic news as part of their strategy, complete with real-world examples…