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Fed Eases Rates as Markets Weigh What’s Next
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its first rate cut of the year on Wednesday, trimming the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range between 4.00 and 4.25 percent. While the move was widely anticipated, markets delivered a muted reaction as Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious tone tempered expectations for aggressive easing ahead.…
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Mid-Week Recap: Bitcoin Dominates Flows, SEC Embraces Tokenization
This week’s market recap highlights a decisive rotation in sentiment, driven by macro shifts, policy breakthroughs, and concentrated flows in digital assets. From Bitcoin’s record-setting ETF inflows to Ethereum’s surprising retreat, from China’s surging equities to U.S. regulators greenlighting crypto innovation, this week marked a significant shift in the structure of opportunity for CFD traders.…
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Global Markets Climb as Yen Weakens, and Altcoins Surge
Global markets started the week on a stronger note as risk appetite returned to equity and crypto markets. While familiar macro themes like tariffs and central bank policy remain present, traders appear increasingly focused on sector-level trends and retail-driven opportunities. Asian equities led the early momentum, currency shifts boosted export sectors, and social media platforms…
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Expert Insights: Dollar Softens Ahead of CPI, Euro Extends Gains, Yen Strengthens on Fed Cut Bets
US Dollar Index (DXY) The dollar index eased on Monday as traders looked ahead to this week’s U.S. CPI release for fresh policy cues. Caution remains elevated amid ongoing U.S.–China trade talks, with markets watching the August 12 deadline for tariff decisions. Treasury yields dipped slightly, adding pressure to the greenback. Technical Outlook: The DXY…
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Weekly Market Recap | August 1, 2025
As July closed out, markets were not exactly unraveling but they were definitely recalibrating. A week that began with high hopes for dovish signals from the Federal Reserve ended with traders questioning whether the soft landing narrative had finally cracked. Inflation remains sticky, crypto keeps climbing, and policymakers are suddenly far more comfortable letting markets…
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Expert Insights: Dollar Rebounds on Trade Tensions
US Dollar Index (DXY) The U.S. dollar rebounded as traders reacted to a new round of tariffs announced by President Trump — this time targeting Canada, Switzerland, and South Korea with duties ranging from 35–39%. Despite the protectionist tone, the market response has been surprisingly muted, buoyed by resilient U.S. data and recent trade progress…
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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…