Monthly Archives: July 2025
Gold Retreats After Powell Reprieve Calms Nerves
Written on July 17, 2025 at 10:45 am, by
Gold retreats as the US dollar strengthens and fears over Powell’s dismissal fade. Market eyes fresh Fed signals and economic data. – vtmarkets.com
Interest rate expectations adjusted post-US inflation data, influencing various central banks’ probability of changes
Written on July 17, 2025 at 10:28 am, by
Global central banks largely hold steady, with modest rate cuts or hikes expected by year-end based on forecasts.
Citi anticipates the ECB may lower rates twice by year-end, contrary to market expectations
Written on July 17, 2025 at 9:59 am, by
Citi now expects ECB rate cuts in September and December, revising earlier forecasts amid shifting market expectations.
Bessent plans a courtesy visit to Japan’s PM Ishiba and will meet trade negotiator Akazawa
Written on July 17, 2025 at 9:58 am, by
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to meet Japanese leaders in Tokyo, discuss US-Japan relations, then visit Osaka.
The Eurozone’s final June CPI confirmed a 2.0% yearly rate, supporting the ECB’s summer pause
Written on July 17, 2025 at 9:28 am, by
Eurozone June inflation holds steady at 2.0%; core CPI at 2.4%, supporting ECB rate pause.
Market reactions to Trump’s firing threat dissipated as he denied the claims, deeming them unlikely
Written on July 17, 2025 at 8:58 am, by
Trump’s potential Fed Chair dismissal spurred brief market turmoil; lasting economic damage was deemed unlikely.
Gold’s price remains within a range as buyers and sellers anticipate potential market shifts
Written on July 17, 2025 at 8:29 am, by
Gold holds trendline support; buyers eye rallies, sellers seek breakdowns amid evolving economic and Fed outlook.
Today, European stocks rebounded, with indices recovering from earlier volatility and stabilising market sentiment
Written on July 17, 2025 at 8:28 am, by
European stocks rebound, led by France and Germany; markets watch U.S. economic data for future direction.
In early European trading, the dollar strengthens while AUD/USD struggles amid poor Australian labour data
Written on July 17, 2025 at 7:58 am, by
Dollar strengthens as EUR/USD and AUD/USD fall; Senate approves $9B foreign aid spending cuts bill.
In Europe, UK employment reports affected markets; US jobless claims and retail sales draw attention
Written on July 17, 2025 at 7:29 am, by
UK unemployment ticks up; wage growth strong. US Retail Sales, jobless claims, and Fed speakers in focus.
