July 21, 2025
Safe-haven gold gains on global uncertainty, weaker dollar
Gold prices rose as a weaker U.S. dollar and ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty boosted demand for the safe-haven metal, while platinum prices eased after reaching their highest level since 2014.
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July 21, 2025
Oil steadies as mixed US economic and tariff news offset new Russia sanctions
Crude oil futures were little changed on mixed U.S. economic and tariff news and worries about oil supplies following the European Union’s latest sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine.
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July 21, 2025
Dollar slips against euro but maintains weekly gains
The U.S. dollar slipped against the euro on Friday but held on to weekly gains, as investors weighed expected Fed policy amid signs that tariffs may be starting to increase some inflation pressures and as Trump continued to criticise Chair Jerome Powell.
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July 17, 2025
Crypto spot trading down 22% in Q2 despite Bitcoin rally
Cryptocurrency spot trading declined by another 22% in Q2 2025, extending its slump despite bullish market conditions. The ongoing downturn in the spot market came amid a drop in altcoin trading activity and liquidity in Q2, which contrasted with resilience in derivatives markets.
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July 17, 2025
Gold pares gains as Trump shoots down Powell talks
Gold prices jumped following news reports that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but trimmed gains after Trump denied the claim. U.S. gold futures settled 0.7% higher
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July 17, 2025
Trump says US will stick to 25% tariff on Japan
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will probably “live by the letter” on tariffs with Japan and may have another trade deal coming up with India, following his announcement of an accord with Indonesia.
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