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Global trade concerns push gold beyond $2,950 in record rally

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Gold prices have surged past $2,950 per ounce, setting fresh all-time highs as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid heightened economic and geopolitical risks. The rally is being fueled by concerns over U.S. trade policies, a weak dollar, and increased...
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Bitcoin drops 7.3% since Trump’s inauguration amid weak sentiment

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Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory on Monday, declining 0.8% to $96,197, as the cryptocurrency market remained subdued amid the U.S. Presidents Day holiday. With stock and bond markets closed, significant price movements appeared unlikely, extending Bitcoin’s underwhelming start to 2025....
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U.S. Treasury yields drop despite stronger-than-expected inflation data

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U.S. Treasury yields declined on Thursday despite the release of another inflation report indicating stronger-than-expected price pressures. The 10-year Treasury yield fell by 8 basis points to 4.554%, while the 2-year Treasury yield slipped 4 basis points to 4.321%. Yields...
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Wall Street tumbles as CPI report dampens interest rate optimism

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U.S. stocks declined on Wednesday as investors reacted to unexpectedly high U.S. inflation data for January, which dampened expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 0.8%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.7% and...
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Powell signals willingness to review crypto debanking in Senate hearing

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that regulatory policies surrounding banking access should be reassessed, following concerns that the crypto industry is being unfairly excluded from financial services. Powell made the remarks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing,...
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US economy adds 254,000 jobs in September, beating expectations

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MENA Newswire News Desk: – The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly surpassing economists' projections, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This unexpected surge in employment brought the unemployment rate down to 4.1%,...
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Gold price hits new all-time high amid macro uncertainties

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Precious metals are shining brighter as gold hit an all-time high of USD 2,607 per ounce earlier this month, reflecting a surge of over 25% year-to-date. Experts point to the influence of macroeconomic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions,...
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Dow jumps 380 points as Wall Street celebrates Fed rate cut

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Stocks surged on Thursday as Wall Street celebrated the Federal Reserve's significant rate cut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 380 points, or 0.9%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged...
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Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar

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The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point since 2011 and China's domestic currency hitting its weakest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. This depreciation comes as...
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Gold prices hold steady near one-year high as Fed rate pause looms

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Gold prices remained close to one-year highs on Friday, fueled by recent US economic data that suggested the Federal Reserve may be nearing the end of its rate-hiking cycle. This drove non-yielding bullion towards a second consecutive weekly increase. Spot...