Monthly Archives: May 2025
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 5:50 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
Dollar Stall as Markets Grapple with Mixed Signals
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:49 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Dollar swings as soft CPI data fuels Fed rate cut bets, but trade optimism offers support *Gold dips on improved risk appetite, but weak dollar limits downside. *Both assets are likely to consolidate amid mixed signals. Dollar: Dovish Data vs. Trade Optimism The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) experienced significant volatility in the latestContinue Reading
