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This weeks update:
17 March 2025
Stocks rebound, gold hits $3K, and oil steadies – what’s next?
Markets took a wild ride last week, but Friday’s rally brought back some optimism! The NASDAQ 100 surged over 1%, leading to a broader recovery in US stocks.
Gold hit a historic $3,000 per ounce before pulling back, while oil found support near $65. Despite the rebound, uncertainty lingers - will this rally hold, or are we in for another drop?
Meanwhile, traders are eyeing key economic events this week, including Fed and Bank of England rate decisions.
Let’s dive into the details!
US Markets: A rebound, but will it last?
US stocks staged a strong comeback on Friday, with tech leading the way.
The NASDAQ 100 gained over 1%, while all ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks were in the green.
However, the rally may be fragile as markets remain unsettled by Trump’s tariff threats, economic slowdown fears, and shifting rate cut expectations.
The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both fell into correction territory last week—will this bounce be a turning point or just a temporary breather?
Europe: Gains despite economic worries
European stocks followed Wall Street’s lead, bouncing back after a shaky week.
The German DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 erased Thursday’s losses, while the FTSE 100 gained despite weak UK GDP data.
German stocks got an extra boost from a political agreement on the country’s debt package, easing investor concerns.
FX & Crypto: Markets steady, Bitcoin holds firm
The US dollar stabilized above 103.00 after a sharp drop over the past two months. The Japanese yen weakened, while Bitcoin continued to hold above $80,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum is struggling to break past the key $2,000 level.
Gold: A historic moment, but what’s next?
Gold hit $3,000 per ounce for the first time ever, marking a major milestone in its long-term rally.
However, traders quickly took profits, pushing prices back below this level.
With gold still not in overbought territory, the big question is whether this is just a pause before another leg higher. Silver is also gaining momentum, with $34 as a key breakout level.
Crude Oil: Struggling to find direction
Oil remains under pressure despite holding support above $65 per barrel.
Supply remains ample, and with OPEC+ production cuts set to end soon, prices may struggle to find bullish momentum.
The demand outlook remains murky as China’s economy slows and concerns over a US recession grow.
Economic calendar: What’s next?
Traders are watching central banks closely this week, with monetary policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, and China.
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, but its economic projections could move markets.
Other key data releases include UK unemployment, German economic sentiment, and US housing numbers.
This week's key earnings:
Monday
Qifu Tech
Science Applications International
FinVolution Group
Tuesday
Eni
KE Holdings
XPeng
Tencent Music
ZTO Express
Elbit Systems
HealthEquity
Wednesday
General Mills
Prudential
GDS Holdings
KB Home
Five Below
Signet Jewelers
Guess?
Thursday
Accenture
Nike
Micron Technology
FedEx
Lennar
Darden Restaurants
FactSet Research
Jabil
Friday
PDD Holdings
H World Group
GameStop
Intuitive Machines
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