Monthly Archives: May 2025
Crude Oil Flatlines as Investors Monitor Iran Talks
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:57 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Oil prices consolidate as markets await clarity on US-Iran nuclear negotiations. *Geopolitical risks rise following Russia’s seizure of a Greek-owned tanker linked to Estonia. *US rig count drops, signaling a potential slowdown in domestic supply growth. *Economic headwinds and weak US data dampen oil demand outlook. Crude oil prices held steady as investorsContinue Reading
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 5:55 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
