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Dollar drops as tariff confusion reignites and trade talks drag on
The dollar extended its decline as conflicting messages from President Trump over EU tariffs revived uncertainty, while investors braced for a week dominated by geopolitical headlines rather than economic data.
26 May 2025, 09:20
Dollar sinks on debt worries and tariff tensions
The US dollar fell sharply this week as debt concerns, political wrangling over Trump's budget bill, and escalating tariff pressure on the EU weighed on sentiment. Meanwhile, UK retail sales beat expectations and Japan's core inflation surged to a 2-year high.
23 May 2025, 06:56OPEC+ considers third straight output hike as oil drops toward $60
OPEC+ is weighing a third consecutive production hike of 411,000 barrels per day for July, as crude prices sink and forecasters turn bearish on oil demand for the rest of 2025.
22 May 2025, 08:29UK inflation surges to 3.5%, markets slash rate-cut bets
UK inflation jumped to a 15-month high of 3.5% in April, driven by energy and administered price increases, prompting markets to scale back expectations for further rate cuts by the Bank of England.
21 May 2025, 08:35Gold's $3,200 support: Navigating global market shifts
Gold prices remain under pressure but resilient above $3,200 amid a stronger risk-on environment, as markets weigh dovish Fed signals, trade developments, and China’s and Australia’s fresh rate cuts.
20 May 2025, 06:20Markets pull back as Moody’s downgrades US credit
Global stocks retreated and Treasury yields rose after Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, reviving concerns about fiscal discipline and debt sustainability. Meanwhile, upcoming inflation data and central bank decisions are set to shape the week’s tone.
19 May 2025, 07:24Markets seek fresh catalysts
The US dollar weakened and equities paused after a strong week, as investors digested mixed economic signals and moderated their optimism following the US-China tariff truce.
16 May 2025, 06:06Cooling US inflation meets wary markets amid trade uncertainty
Headline CPI in the US rose less than expected in April, easing inflation concerns
14 May 2025, 06:49CPI in focus today
Markets surged on renewed risk appetite after a breakthrough US-China trade truce, while investors brace for US CPI data to gauge the early effects of tariff-induced inflation.
13 May 2025, 07:20Markets edge higher on US-China trade deal
Equities rose globally after a surprise US-China trade agreement was announced, but cautious investor sentiment lingers ahead of a packed week of economic data expected to reveal early signs of tariff-driven inflation and slowing demand.
12 May 2025, 06:50