BRICS Denies Unified Currency Plans Amidst Trump's Tariff Threats
The Kremlin denied on January 31, 2025, that BRICS is developing a unified currency, stating they are focusing on creating joint investment platforms, in response to President Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on nations abandoning the dollar.
BRICS Denies Unified Currency Plans Amidst Trump's Tariff Threats
The Kremlin denied on January 31, 2025, that BRICS is developing a unified currency, stating they are focusing on creating joint investment platforms, in response to President Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on nations abandoning the dollar.
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36% Bias Score
Ruble Strengthens Amidst Diverging Expert Opinions on Contributing Factors
The Russian ruble is strengthening due to a confluence of factors, including upcoming tax payments, high interest rates, and potential US-Russia agreements to resolve the Ukrainian conflict; however, experts disagree on the relative importance of internal vs. external factors, with forecasts ranging...
Ruble Strengthens Amidst Diverging Expert Opinions on Contributing Factors
The Russian ruble is strengthening due to a confluence of factors, including upcoming tax payments, high interest rates, and potential US-Russia agreements to resolve the Ukrainian conflict; however, experts disagree on the relative importance of internal vs. external factors, with forecasts ranging...
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36% Bias Score
No Blanket Tariffs Boost ECB Rate Cut Bets
The lack of sweeping U.S. trade tariffs has boosted market confidence in the ECB's ability to cut rates, reversing recent investor fears about inflation and leading to predictions of four rate cuts this year; however, President Trump's future trade policy remains a wild card.
No Blanket Tariffs Boost ECB Rate Cut Bets
The lack of sweeping U.S. trade tariffs has boosted market confidence in the ECB's ability to cut rates, reversing recent investor fears about inflation and leading to predictions of four rate cuts this year; however, President Trump's future trade policy remains a wild card.
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36% Bias Score
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
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36% Bias Score
Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amidst Trump Uncertainty and Rising Inflation
A sharp selloff in global government bond markets, driven by uncertainty over President-elect Trump's policies and rising inflation, is sending shockwaves through financial markets, impacting currencies and increasing borrowing costs for governments.
Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amidst Trump Uncertainty and Rising Inflation
A sharp selloff in global government bond markets, driven by uncertainty over President-elect Trump's policies and rising inflation, is sending shockwaves through financial markets, impacting currencies and increasing borrowing costs for governments.
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44% Bias Score
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
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Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
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40% Bias Score
Record Hedge Fund Borrowing Reflects Bets on Trump Presidency and Rising Dollar
Ahead of Donald Trump's presidency, hedge funds reached their highest borrowing levels since 2010, betting on a rising dollar and potential gains in specific U.S. stock sectors, despite concerns about tariffs and increased market volatility.
Record Hedge Fund Borrowing Reflects Bets on Trump Presidency and Rising Dollar
Ahead of Donald Trump's presidency, hedge funds reached their highest borrowing levels since 2010, betting on a rising dollar and potential gains in specific U.S. stock sectors, despite concerns about tariffs and increased market volatility.
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Trump Presidency: Potential Economic Impacts on Russia
Experts predict a stronger dollar (120-130 rubles in 2-3 years), lower oil prices (Urals potentially dropping to \$65/barrel in 2025), and uncertainty regarding sanctions relief, leading to potential budget challenges for Russia and a possible shift in global trade dynamics.
Trump Presidency: Potential Economic Impacts on Russia
Experts predict a stronger dollar (120-130 rubles in 2-3 years), lower oil prices (Urals potentially dropping to \$65/barrel in 2025), and uncertainty regarding sanctions relief, leading to potential budget challenges for Russia and a possible shift in global trade dynamics.
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44% Bias Score
Euro Nears Parity Amidst US Tariffs and Monetary Divergence
The Euro is nearing parity with the dollar due to stronger-than-expected US job growth, anticipated Federal Reserve tightening, and the potential impact of new US tariffs on European exports, along with divergent monetary policies and geopolitical uncertainty.
Euro Nears Parity Amidst US Tariffs and Monetary Divergence
The Euro is nearing parity with the dollar due to stronger-than-expected US job growth, anticipated Federal Reserve tightening, and the potential impact of new US tariffs on European exports, along with divergent monetary policies and geopolitical uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Dollar Hits Two-Year High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
The US dollar index (DXY00) reached a two-year high on Tuesday, increasing by 0.29%, due to strong year-end demand, a weakening Chinese yuan, rising US Treasury yields, and stronger-than-expected US home price increases in October.
Dollar Hits Two-Year High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
The US dollar index (DXY00) reached a two-year high on Tuesday, increasing by 0.29%, due to strong year-end demand, a weakening Chinese yuan, rising US Treasury yields, and stronger-than-expected US home price increases in October.
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36% Bias Score
Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
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36% Bias Score