Monthly Archives: May 2025
Chart the Market (29/04/25)
Written on May 7, 2025 at 7:05 am, by
Crude Oil Oil prices have staged a mild rebound following the heavy sell-off earlier in April, but the recovery remains fragile. Prices failed to breach the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level, a key resistance zone, and have since formed a head-and-shoulders pattern, typically a bearish reversal signal, reinforcing the view that oil remains locked in aContinue Reading
Geopolitical Flashpoints and FOMC Anxiety Rattle Global Markets
Written on May 7, 2025 at 7:03 am, by
Market Summary Markets were cautious on Tuesday as investors weighed geopolitical tensions and central bank uncertainties. The U.S. dollar weakened ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC decision, with expectations for no rate change that were already priced-in in the market. However, concerns over renewed friction between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell added an additionalContinue Reading
Dollar Dips, Gold Rallies on U.S.-Taiwan Risk
Written on May 6, 2025 at 6:28 am, by
Market Summary Markets were mixed Monday as geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. The U.S. dollar index (DXY) dipped below 100.00 after initial optimism over U.S.-China trade talks faded. Reports of deepening U.S.-Taiwan ties raised fears of Chinese retaliation, clouding the outlook and muting expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts amid persistent inflation. Gold surged overContinue Reading
