Monthly Archives: May 2025
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
Dollar Weakens as Moody’s Downgrade Fuels U.S. Economic Concerns
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:56 am, by
Key Takeaways: *US-China trade deal reached with 90-day delay in tariffs—trade war headlines take a backseat. *Moody’s downgrade of U.S. credit rating raises concerns over fiscal health and future borrowing costs. *The Dollar Index remains under pressure, as recession fears and potential Fed rate cuts weigh on sentiment. Fundamental Analysis After a period of intenseContinue Reading
Japan’s Economy Contracts Sharply, Clouding Outlook for BOJ Tightening and Yen Strength
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:55 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Japanese GDP came short, casting fresh doubt on the Boj’s monetary tightening policy. *Japan is falling behind on trade talks with the U.S., exerting pressure on the country’s economy. Market Summary: Japan’s economy shrank for the first time in a year, with GDP contracting by 0.7% in the latest quarter, exceeding economists’ expectationsContinue Reading
