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Monetary Policy

BTCUSD

ETHUSD

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin and Ethereum are poised for significant price increases following the Federal Reserve's potential transition from quantitative tightening (QT) to quantitative easing (QE). Hayes suggests Bitcoin could reach $110,000 and Ethereum could hit $5,000, citing potential monetary policy changes as a catalyst for crypto market growth.

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March 26, 2025 | 7:15 am

XAUUSD

Gold prices remain stable above $3,000, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, weakening U.S. economic data, and trade tensions. Investors are closely watching the upcoming PCE Price Index for insights into monetary policy, with market sentiment leaning towards potential rate cuts as early as June.

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March 26, 2025 | 6:45 am

EURJPY

The EUR/JPY currency cross is showing positive momentum in early European trading, supported by a bullish RSI indicator and trading above the 100-day EMA. Market sentiment is influenced by equity market performance and speculation about potential Bank of Japan interest rate increases.

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March 26, 2025 | 6:30 am

RSHO

The Federal Reserve has significantly revised its economic projections during the recent FOMC meeting. The central bank lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast from 2.8% to 1.7%, indicating a more pessimistic view of economic expansion. Additionally, the Fed anticipates inflation will accelerate to 2.7% by year-end, suggesting potential economic challenges ahead.

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March 26, 2025 | 6:30 am

UUP

The USD/CHF pair rebounds near 0.8850 as the US Dollar gains support due to rising US bond yields, hawkish Fed comments, and market uncertainty ahead of potential Trump tariff announcements. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are also driving market dynamics.

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March 26, 2025 | 5:30 am

XAG

XAU

Gold and silver prices are rallying due to declining real yields, weakening US dollar, and growing inflation expectations. US consumer confidence dropped sharply, adding to economic uncertainty. Fed officials suggest persistent inflation, with markets anticipating potential rate cuts in 2025.

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March 26, 2025 | 3:00 am

USDCNY

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central reference rate at 7.1754, a marginal decrease from the previous day's fix of 7.1788. This minor adjustment reflects the central bank's ongoing management of the Chinese yuan's exchange rate.

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March 26, 2025 | 1:45 am

SPY

A panel of economic experts, including Steve Forbes, Art Laffer, and Steve Moore, discussed potential inflationary pressures in the US economy. The key concern is that without appropriate Federal Reserve intervention, the United States could experience sustained monetary inflation in the coming years.

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March 26, 2025 | 1:30 am

PFXF

The VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) is strategically positioned to benefit from the U.S. administration's focus on reducing budget deficit and potential future Federal Reserve rate cuts. With 64.7% of its portfolio allocated to long-duration preferred securities, the ETF could see positive performance if interest rates decline.

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March 26, 2025 | 1:30 am

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Larry Kudlow, a prominent conservative economic commentator, argues that Republicans should pursue tax cut strategies reminiscent of the Reagan administration rather than reverting to the Nixon-Ford era approach. He suggests that maintaining Trump-style tax policy is crucial for the party's economic agenda.

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March 25, 2025 | 10:45 pm