Day: February 4, 2025

Feb 04
Brent: postponed tariffs did not save the market from a decline

Brent quotes are falling for the third consecutive trading session, with the price currently at 74.88 USD. More details in our analysis for 4 February 2025. Brent forecast: key trading points Washington postponed tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico China imposed 10% tariffs on US oil A slowdown in Chinese factories fuels concerns about oil […]

Feb 04
EURUSD: the pair is recovering after the fall

The EURUSD rate returned to 1.0350 as part of a correction after declining at the market opening on Monday. This week, market participants are awaiting US labour market statistics. Find out more in our analysis for 4 February 2025. EURUSD forecast: key trading points Market focus: market participants are awaiting US labour market statistics this […]

Feb 04
Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 earnings reports and stock forecasts

While artificial intelligence (AI) is driving revenue and income growth at Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), investors are increasingly concerned about rising AI-related expenses and the companies’ ability to recoup these costs in the future. The article provides key highlights of Meta and Microsoft’s quarterly earnings reports. It includes a […]

Feb 04
World indices overview: news from US 30, US 500, US Tech, JP 225, and DE 40 for 4 February 2025

Global stock indices plummeted again following a minor correction amid tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Find out more in our analysis and forecast for global indices for 4 February 2025. US indices forecast: US 30, US 500, US Tech Recent data: tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico have been postponed for 30 […]

Feb 04
USDJPY: the yen continues to lose ground against the USD

The USDJPY rate may reach 156.10 amid US fundamental data. Discover more in our analysis for 4 February 2025. USDJPY forecast: key trading points US JOLTS job openings: previously at 8,098 million, projected at 8,010 million US factory orders (m/m): previously at -0.4%, projected at -0.7% A speech by FOMC member Raphael W. Bostic USDJPY […]

Feb 04
Gold (XAUUSD) rises again: new highs are likely

Gold (XAUUSD) prices rose to 2,822 USD, with global demand for safe-haven assets increasing. Find out more in our analysis for 4 February 2025. XAUUSD forecast: key trading points Gold prices are rising and may reach a new high Gold quotes are supported by the likelihood of rising inflation after the US imposed high tariffs […]