Monthly Archives: May 2025
Markets Rattled by U.S. Credit Downgrade as Safe Havens Gain
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:58 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Safe-haven assets surge as risk-off sentiment escalates. *Yen has improved in the U.S.-Japan Currency talk. Markets kicked off the week on a jittery note after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit outlook, sparking renewed concerns over Washington’s fiscal credibility and ability to service its mounting debt obligations. The downgrade weighed on sentiment, with theContinue Reading
Crude Oil Flatlines as Investors Monitor Iran Talks
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:57 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Oil prices consolidate as markets await clarity on US-Iran nuclear negotiations. *Geopolitical risks rise following Russia’s seizure of a Greek-owned tanker linked to Estonia. *US rig count drops, signaling a potential slowdown in domestic supply growth. *Economic headwinds and weak US data dampen oil demand outlook. Crude oil prices held steady as investorsContinue Reading
Gold Rebounds Sharply as US Economic Woes Spark Safe-Haven Demand
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:56 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Gold regains strength after disappointing US CPI, PPI, and Retail Sales data. *Moody’s downgrade of US credit fuels flight to safety amid rising economic concerns.Safe-haven flows return, reversing gold’s earlier weakness from US-China trade optimism. Market Summary: After the temporary US-China trade truce and the 90-day delay on new tariffs, gold initially experiencedContinue Reading
