Monthly Archives: May 2025
Dollar Gains on Strong U.S. Data; Soft ADP Jobs Hint at Weak NFP
Written on May 7, 2025 at 10:10 am, by
Market Summary Markets remained largely subdued earlier this week as investors awaited key U.S. economic data for fresh direction. On Wednesday, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index came in slightly above expectations, while GDP figures also beat market consensus—reinforcing the view that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates elevated in May. TheContinue Reading
Eyes on Today’s PCE
Written on May 7, 2025 at 10:09 am, by
Market Summary Global financial markets remained subdued at the start of the week as investors await pivotal inflation data from the U.S. The dollar index hovered near the 99.00 level, reflecting muted sentiment, while Wall Street’s major benchmarks posted modest gains of less than 1%, signaling a loss of upward momentum. Market focus now shiftsContinue Reading
Is U.S. Economic Supremacy an Illusion?
Written on May 7, 2025 at 7:17 am, by
Executive Summary The United States remains the world’s largest economy by nominal GDP, but signs of long-term vulnerability are mounting. Structural headwinds — including unsustainable fiscal dynamics, weakening global trade influence, and a declining reserve currency share — suggest the U.S. may be approaching an inflection point in its economic leadership. For investors, this callsContinue Reading
