Monthly Archives: February 2025
Upbeat CPI Fuels Dollar’s Strength
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:58 am, by
Market Summary Investors remained focused on the U.S. CPI data after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced a hawkish outlook in his testimony on Tuesday, emphasizing the central bank’s commitment to maintaining restrictive monetary policy amid strong economic performance. The dollar initially strengthened as inflation came in at 3%, prompting Powell to reiterate that theContinue Reading
Gold Retreat after Breaking New High
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:57 am, by
Market Summary The market’s attention remained squarely on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s semi-annual testimony before the Senate, where he reiterated that the Fed has already cut interest rates by 100 basis points from their peak. Powell emphasized that while the U.S. economy remains resilient, persistent inflationary pressures justify a patient approach to further rateContinue Reading
Gold Soars as Tariff Tensions Shake Markets
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:56 am, by
Market Summary Gold prices soared to record highs as U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of fresh steel and aluminum tariffs fueled trade war concerns. The 25% tariffs, set to take effect on March 4, targeted major exporters, including Canada, Mexico, and Germany, driving investors toward safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar defied trade uncertainty, strengtheningContinue Reading
