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Institutional Demand and ETF Inflows Propel Bitcoin Beyond $120K

Bitcoin surged to a record $120,990 early on July 14, 2025, riding momentum from massive institutional demand and ETF inflows. Up around 30% year-to-date, this milestone aligns with renewed optimism in crypto-friendly regulatory shifts and a favorable macro backdrop The Wall Street Journal+3MarketWatch+3YouTube+3The Times of India+3Reuters+3Stocktwits+3Ground News+1Stocktwits+1markets.businessinsider.com+1Reuters+1. Key drivers include strong institutional and corporate investment—prompted […]

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Oil Prices Rebound Slightly Despite Trade Tensions and OPEC Demand Cut

Global oil prices regained some ground on Thursday as supply constraints offered short-term relief against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and a downward revision in demand forecasts by OPEC. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, crude benchmarks managed modest gains: This partial recovery followed earlier losses caused by tariff anxieties and OPEC’s forecast downgrade, which had […]

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Crypto Surge: Bitcoin’s Record Peak of $118K Follows Signals of Regulatory Clarity

Bitcoin soared past $118,000 on July 11, 2025, marking a 26% year-to-date gain and nearly 41% climb since April. The surge reflects renewed investor interest, buoyed by Crypto Week in Washington—when the U.S. House will debate three major crypto bills. Market Impacts: Regulatory Landscape: Risks Include:

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Investors Cast Doubt on Starbucks’ Valuation Amid Weak China Segment

A growing number of investors are scrutinizing Starbucks’ lofty valuation as its China business struggles to meet expectations in a rapidly evolving market. Starbucks’ share of China’s coffee market has plunged from a 2019 peak of approximately 34% to just 14%, as value-conscious consumers increasingly gravitate toward agile, homegrown rivals like Mixue, Luckin, Heytea, and […]

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AI Titan Nvidia Shatters Records, Becomes First $4 Trillion Company

Nvidia has officially crossed into uncharted financial territory. The U.S.-based chipmaker on Tuesday became the first publicly traded company to reach a $4 trillion market valuation, propelled by extraordinary investor demand for artificial intelligence technology. The milestone follows an explosive 12-month rally, during which Nvidia’s stock price has more than tripled. At the close of […]

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Trump’s 50% Copper Tariff Set to Reshape Global Trade Landscape Starting August 1

In a bold escalation of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that a 50% tariff on copper imports will go into effect August 1, igniting widespread uncertainty in both domestic and international markets. The announcement came via a Truth Social post, followed by White House confirmation, citing copper as a “strategic vulnerability” […]

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Asian Markets Diverge as Dollar Strengthens and Tariff Concerns Loom

Asian markets delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday as traders braced for further fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff salvos, which threaten higher levies on commodities and high-tech goods like copper and semiconductors. The U.S. dollar held strong, hovering near a two-and-a-half-week high, as investors gravitated toward safe-haven assets amid intensifying trade tension […]

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Stretched Valuations Prompt BofA to Tighten S&P 500 Outlook

Bank of America upgraded its year-end S&P 500 target to 6,300, citing the market’s strong performance in 2025. However, the firm emphasized that valuations are now at the upper end of historical norms, and muted returns are likely unless corporate earnings accelerate meaningfully. According to BofA analysts, sectors beyond just mega-cap tech need to contribute to […]

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RBA Surprise Rate Hold Sparks Market Rally and Shifts Cut Timetable

Australia’s central bank stunned investors on July 8 by holding its cash rate at 3.85%, defying nearly unanimous forecasts for a cut. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said its board preferred to wait for stronger confirmation that inflation is sustainably declining. The announcement triggered immediate market reactions. The Australian dollar surged about 0.8% to $0.6543, […]

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