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FOREX-Dollar eases in cautious start to 2025; yen lingers at five-month lows
Dollar eases; remains near two-year highYen loiters near five-month lows; fresh off 10% drop last yearInvestors brace for U.S. rates staying higher for longerMarkets await incoming Trump administration policiesUpdates to mid Asia afternoonBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Jan 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. doReuters
Thu, Jan 2
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains into New Year as traders brace for Trump policies
Bullion rose over 27% in 2024Gold likely to remain bullish in 2025 - analystTraders expect Fed to proceed cautiously with rate cuts in 2025Updates with mid-session tradingBy Daksh Grover Jan 2 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday, keeping up the momentum from a positive end to record-breaking
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Thu, Jan 2
Asia shares get off to bumpy start in 2025 with Trump's policies in focus
SINGAPORE, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Asian stocks began the year on a dour note on Thursday as they struggled for traction after a jittery close to 2024, while the U.S. dollar charged higher and investor sentiment stayed cautious ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Pro-XRP Lawyer Deaton Reveals How SEC And Competitors United Vs. Ripple
In a post on X, prominent pro-XRP attorney, John E. Deaton, shed light on the intricate dynamics between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple’s competitors, suggesting a coordinated effort to undermine the company and its digital asset.Biggest Social Security Changes Taking Effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals for the year and putting together your to-do list. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social Security changes coming this year. These updates could impact you, whether you're still working or already retired.The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 2
If Trump Adopts Bitcoin, Expect Japan And Others To Follow: Metaplanet CEO
At Michael Saylor’s high-profile New Year’s Eve $100,000 Bitcoin party in Miami, Simon Gerovich, President and CEO of Metaplanet—often dubbed as Japan’s MicroStrategy—shared his insights on the evolving landscape of BTC adoption among governments and corporations.
Gold prices appreciate as US Dollar retreats from multi-year highs
Gold price (XAU/USD) rises for the third consecutive session on Thursday, following a more than 27% increase in 2024, marking its best performance since 2010. This upward momentum has been driven by US monetary easing, persistent geopolitical tensions, and record central bank purchases.Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 2
