Monthly Archives: May 2025
Gold Rebounds as Weak U.S. Data Fuels Safe-Haven Flows
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:52 am, by
Key Takeaways: *U.S.-China Tariff Truce Spurs Risk Rally: Temporary trade deal led to a sharp early-week selloff in gold. *Weak U.S. Data Reverses Trend: Downbeat inflation and retail sales data prompted a strong rebound in safe-haven demand. *Geopolitical Risks Linger: Failed Russia-Ukraine talks and Putin’s absence reinforced investor caution Market Summary: Gold prices saw wildContinue Reading
Dollar Slumps Amid Weak U.S. Data
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:51 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Disappointing U.S. Data: Core Retail Sales and PPI both missed expectations, reinforcing concerns of economic slowdown following prolonged trade tensions. *Inflation Remains Muted: CPI and inflation figures continue to underperform forecasts, easing concerns over supply-driven price shocks. *Fed Policy Uncertainty: Jerome Powell reiterated a data-dependent approach, signaling no clear rate path amid conflictingContinue Reading
Oil Drops as High EIA Reports and Iran Deal Prospects
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:49 am, by
Key Takeaways: *U.S. crude inventories surged, raising oversupply concerns. *Iran nuclear deal talks could add more oil to global markets. *Bearish outlook persists without stronger demand or new risks. Market Summary: Crude oil markets came under pressure following a combination of negative fundamental data and geopolitical developments. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported aContinue Reading
