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The co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Michael Saylor, isn&#8217;t shying away from showcasing the success of his &#8216;Bitcoin Treasury&#8217; gambit, which is now several years in the making, with a handful of copy-cats in the fray.
What Happened: On Sunday, Saylor took to X, sharing a chart showing the 3-month performance of different stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, which of course, included Microstrategy, which now conducts business under the brand name of &#8216;Strategy.&#8217;
The chart shows the company&#8217;s 44% 3-month return, far outpacing the Magnificent 7 stocks, which, barring Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), are either flat or have witnessed steep declines during this period.
Here&#8217;s a comparison between Strategy Inc. and each of the &#8216;Mag 7&#8217; stocks over the past three months, as well as their year-to-date performance.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+47.08%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+23.02%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-15.61%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-17.63%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+18.49%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+9.98%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+2.48%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-9.33%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+18.47%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.30%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+21.71%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.65%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-1.15%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+8.05%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Flat</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-6.91%</td>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45716400/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-sees-10-trillion-potential-in-palantir-but-cautions-one-bad-quarter-and-its-down-50">&#8216;Pharma Bro&#8217; Martin Shkreli Sees $10 Trillion Potential In Palantir, But Cautions: &#8216;One Bad Quarter And It&#8217;s Down 50%&#8217;</a>
The stock has outpaced even Gold, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq, and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
Most importantly, however, the stock has outpaced Bitcoin, which grew 22% during these three months, or just about half of what Strategy has delivered to its investors.
Saylor showcased this performance while cheekily writing &#8220;your portfolio needs a strategy&#8221; in his X post. Replies to the post, however, pointed out that he conveniently missed out on Bitcoin miner, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), and GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), another treasury firm, which have posted returns of 2.4% and 22.13% during this period.
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&mdash; Michael Saylor (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1929237352834085223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This is rather surprising, since the company&#8217;s rise to prominence in recent years has been tied entirely to it becoming a proxy for Bitcoin. Starting in 2020, when it first pioneered the concept of corporate &#8220;Bitcoin Treasury,&#8221; the stock has since been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40155839/bitcoin-development-company-microstrategy-plunges-almost-15-in-pre-market-whats-going-on">referred to as</a> a &#8220;Bitcoin Development Company.
However, it has long traded at a premium to its Bitcoin holdings, at 256% during November last year, which analysts attributed to its &#8220;Bitcoin Yield Strategy.&#8221; This is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42138209/microstrategy-trading-at-insane-256-premium-to-bitcoin-holdings-research-shows">controversial performance indicator</a> that highlights the ratio between its Bitcoin holdings and diluted equity shares.
According <a href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-deconstructing-strategy-mstr-premium-leverage-and-capital-structure/">to</a> a report by VanEck, Strategy still trades at a 112% premium to the face value of its Bitcoin holdings, which it attributes to the leverage it employs by issuing convertible debt and equity to fund its aggressive Bitcoin purchases.
In recent months, as tech stocks, along with broader markets, reel from trade and tariff-related uncertainties, Strategy continues to gain, with rising Bitcoin prices, which investors look upon as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44787283/is-bitcoin-a-safe-haven-if-ray-dalios-worse-than-a-recession-warning-comes-true">potential safe haven</a> during a recession.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+47.08%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+23.02%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+5.73%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-3.34%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+2.39%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-17.95%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+22.13%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.80%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Global X Blockchain &amp; Bitcoin Strategy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITS#NASDAQ">BITS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.55%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.53%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+21.59%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+7.39%</td>
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Price Action: Shares of Strategy were down 0.43% on Friday, trading at $369.06, and are down 0.09% after hours on Monday.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Strategy scores high on Momentum, but low on all other metrics. It does, however, feature a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock.
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On Friday, May 30, U.S. markets closed mixed. The S&amp;P 500 ended flat but logged its strongest monthly gain since late last year, fueled by easing trade tensions, upbeat earnings, and subdued inflation. The Nasdaq also posted a solid monthly rise. Markets fluctuated on Trump&#8217;s conflicting trade signals, while investors held firm on rate cut expectations this fall.
In economic data, Consumer sentiment was revised to 52.2 in May from 50.8, while the Chicago PMI dropped to 40.5 from 44.6, indicating softer manufacturing.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower Friday, led by losses in energy, consumer discretionary, and tech. Consumer staples and utilities outperformed, closing higher.
The Dow closed higher by 0.13% at 42,270.07, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.01% to 5,911.69, and the Nasdaq fell 0.32% to 19,113.77.
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<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.24%, ending the session at 8,414.10, led by losses in the Energy, Resources, Metals &amp; Mining sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.13% at 23,157.97, and Nifty 500 rose 0.14% to 22,833.45.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s market was closed for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.</li>
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<li>France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.69%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.11%.</li>
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<li>Oil prices rose as OPEC+ kept July output hikes steady at 411,000 bpd. Tight supply, strong demand, and U.S. fuel concerns also supported the rally.</li>
<li>Natural gas rose 4.53% to $3.603.</li>
<li>Gold traded higher by 1.67% to $3,371.21, Silver rose 1.22% to $33.428, and Copper was up 4.66% to $4.8955.</li>
<li>Gold prices rose in Asian trade Monday amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and haven demand.</li>
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
In May, U.S. stocks recorded their strongest monthly rally since November 2023, driven by easing trade tensions and robust tech earnings. The S&amp;P 500 rose 6.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 9.6%, returning both indices to positive territory for the year. The "Magnificent Seven" tech giants led the charge, with Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock climbing 24% after reporting a 70% year-over-year revenue increase.
Despite the tech sector's dominance, investors anticipate a broader market rally, citing improving earnings in sectors like industrials, consumer staples, and financials. Analysts expect the earnings growth gap between the Magnificent Seven and the rest of the S&amp;P 500 to narrow in 2025.
However, uncertainties remain. A U.S. court ruling declared President Donald Trump's recent tariffs illegal, though the decision was promptly appealed. Analysts warn that renewed tariffs, particularly on chips and pharmaceuticals, could threaten the sustainability of recent market gains.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45655507/tech-analyst-expects-palantir-stock-to-rise-above-400-as-ai-revolution-kicks-into-gear">"Tech analyst expects Palantir stock to rise above $400 as AI revolution kicks into gear"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicts Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) will surpass $400 per share and reach a $1 trillion market cap within a few years, citing its leadership in AI and calling it the "Messi of AI."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45675006/nvidia-stock-has-significant-upside-as-ai-godfather-jensen-huang-delivers-another-robust-quarter">"Nvidia stock has ‘significant upside' as AI ‘godfather' Jensen Huang delivers another ‘robust quarter'"</a>, by Chris Katje, reports that Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares rose after the company beat Q1 estimates and analysts projected a market cap of up to $5 trillion, citing surging demand for its Blackwell AI chips and growth in AI infrastructure despite China export restrictions.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45682895/ulta-beauty-stock-climbs-after-better-than-expected-q1-report-raised-fiscal-2025-outlook">"Ulta Beauty stock climbs after better-than-expected Q1 report, raised fiscal 2025 outlook"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) shares surged over 11% after the company exceeded Q1 earnings and revenue expectations, posting $6.70 EPS and $2.85 billion in sales, and raised its fiscal 2025 guidance amid strong demand for skincare and fragrance products.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45681892/marvell-technology-stock-slips-after-q1-results-details">"Marvell Technology stock slips after Q1 results: Details"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) shares fell over 3% after the company posted Q1 adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share on $1.9 billion in revenue—both slightly above analyst estimates—but investors showed muted enthusiasm despite strong AI-driven data center demand and a raised Q2 revenue forecast of $2 billion.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45692578/regeneron-sanofi-stock-falls-after-uneven-smokers-lung-drug-data">"Regeneron, Sanofi stock falls after uneven smoker's lung drug data"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) and Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) shares declined after their experimental COPD drug, itepekimab, showed a 27% reduction in exacerbations in one Phase 3 trial but failed to meet the primary endpoint in a second trial, raising concerns about its efficacy.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45645056/gold-etf-bleeds-money-at-fastest-pace-in-3-years-is-the-safe-haven-trade-over">"Gold ETF bleeds money at fastest pace in 3 years — is the safe-haven trade over?"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) experienced $2.1 billion in outflows in May — its worst since July 2022 — as easing U.S.-China tensions and a surging S&amp;P 500 shifted investor appetite toward riskier assets, though Goldman Sachs still forecasts gold reaching $3,700 per ounce by year-end, driven by central bank demand and long-term macro risks.
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Nvidia, Palantir, Marvell Technology — And Markets Rallied In May

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<li>NVDA</li>
<li>GLD</li>
<li>TSLA</li>
<li>GRND</li>
<li>UNH</li>
<li>BULL</li>
<li>GOOGL</li>
<li>ULTA</li>
<li>DELL</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
</ul>
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On Thursday, May 29, U.S. markets closed higher, lifted by Nvidia's strong earnings despite a warning over reduced China sales due to export restrictions. A court reinstated sweeping Trump-era tariffs, though investors largely shrugged off the impact.
Salesforce slipped despite raising its outlook, while Boeing rose on increased production plans. GDP showed a modest contraction, and Best Buy tumbled on softer consumer demand.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims rose by 14,000 to 240,000 last week, exceeding the expected 230,000. The economy shrank at a 0.2% annual rate in the first quarter, slightly better than the earlier 0.3% estimate.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Thursday, led by utilities, real estate, and health care. Communication services stocks were the only major decliners.
The Dow closed higher by 0.28% at 42,215.73, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.40% to 5,912.17, and the Nasdaq rose 0.39% to 19,175.87.
Asia Markets Today
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>On Friday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 1.25% lower at 37,952.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.30%, ending the session at 8,434.70, led by gains in the Gold, Utilities, and Consumer Staples sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was down 0.32% at 24,755.40, and Nifty 500 slid 0.28% to 22,797.05.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite was down 0.47% at 3,347.49, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.48% to 3,840.23.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed the session 1.20% lower at 23,289.77.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.57%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 0.386%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 rose 0.37%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.76%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.56% at $61.28/bbl, and Brent was up 0.47% at $63.66/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural gas rose 0.48% to $3.539.</li>
<li>Gold traded lower by 0.67% to $3,321.44, Silver slid 0.46% to $33.270, and Copper was up 0.10% to $4.6800.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow Jones futures slid 0.06%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 0.13%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.32% to 99.32, USD/JPY was down 0.13% to 144.04, and USD/AUD rose 0.39% to 1.5582.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar weakened Friday as markets reacted to renewed tariff uncertainty after a court reinstated Trump's duties. Legal back-and-forth and stalled trade talks added pressure, while Asian stocks fell and investors turned cautious.</li>
</ul>
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Asia In Red, Europe Edges Higher, Dollar Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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<li>NVDA</li>
<li>GLD</li>
<li>TSLA</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
<li>BULL</li>
<li>UNH</li>
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<li>CVNA</li>
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On Wednesday, May 28, U.S. markets closed lower as investors digested cautious Federal Reserve signals and weakness in chip-related stocks. Nvidia shares jumped in after-hours trading following strong earnings, though its future revenue outlook was disappointing. Cadence and Synopsys plunged after reports of a renewed U.S. ban on semiconductor design software sales to China. Fed officials warned of difficult economic tradeoffs ahead.
In economic data, the U.S. Fifth District composite manufacturing index climbed to -9 in May, up from -13 in April.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in the red Wednesday, with utilities, materials, and energy stocks posting the steepest declines.
The Dow closed lower by 0.58% at 42,098.70, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.56% to 5,888.55, and the Nasdaq slid 0.51% to 19,100.94.
Related: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45660322/trump-tariffs-struck-down-by-federal-court-major-blow-to-white-houses-trade-strategy-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump Tariffs Struck Down By Federal Court — Appeal Filed By Administration: Report</a>
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 1.88% higher at 38,432.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.15%, ending the session at 8,409.80, led by gains in the Energy, IT, and Telecom Services sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was up 0.27% at 24,819.20, and Nifty 500 rose 0.31% to 22,848.95.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite was up 0.70% at 3,363.45, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 gained 0.59% to 3,858.70.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed the session 1.35% higher to 23,573.38.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.75%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 0.39%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 rose 0.73%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.01%.</li>
<li>European shares rose as a U.S. court blocked Trump's tariffs, lifting sentiment. Gains were led by tech, luxury, and materials stocks, while trade uncertainty limited broader advances.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.42% at $62.74/bbl, and Brent was up 1.32% at $65.15/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose about $1 a barrel Thursday after a U.S. court blocked most of Trump's tariff, easing economic concerns.</li>
<li>Natural gas slipped 0.20% to $3.550.</li>
<li>Gold traded lower by 0.49% to $3,305.91, Silver rose 0.79% to $33.423, and Copper was up 0.74% to $4.7090.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow Jones futures rose 0.96%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 1.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 1.93%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.04% to 99.94, the USD/JPY rose 0.22% to 145.13, and the USD/AUD slid 0.30% to 1.5514.
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain, Trump's Tariff Rejection By Court Fuels Commodity Rally - Global Markets Today While US Slept

A major gold exchange-traded fund recorded its steepest capital exodus in nearly three years this May, casting doubts over investor appetite for traditional safe-haven assets—but some analysts suggest the bull cycle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">is far from over.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">$2.1 Billion Outflows Rock SPDR Gold ETF</h3>
The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) saw outflows totaling $2.1 billion in May, marking its worst monthly withdrawal since July 2022. 
The sell-off follows three straight months of heavy inflows, during which the fund attracted approximately $7.5 billion, reflecting a major reversal in sentiment.
The outflows come as gold prices moved sideways in May, set to close the month broadly unchanged after a robust four-month rally that pushed prices to a record high of $3,500 an ounce in mid-April.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US-China Truce Dampens Demand For Gold</h3>
A key reason behind the fading appetite for gold appears to be the May 12 trade agreement between the U.S. and China, which saw both nations slash tariffs by 115 percentage points and resume negotiations. 
That same day, gold plunged 2.7%, its sharpest daily decline since November 2024. With geopolitical fears cooling, some traders may be reallocating capital away from defensive assets like gold.
The S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), is up 6.7% in May, eyeing its strongest month since November 2023, reflecting investor shift towards riskier assets. 
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached record highs at $112,000, and is up 16% for the month. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Long-Term Bull Run Still Intact?</h3>
Despite May's weakness, gold remains one of 2025's standout assets. In the first five months of the year, gold has rallied 26%, outperforming all major asset classes. 
For comparison, the S&amp;P 500 is up just 0.6%, the U.S. dollar is down 8%, long-dated Treasuries – tracked by the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) – have fallen 3%, and Bitcoin has gained 16%.
Gold's current bullish wave dates back to October 2022, from which prices have doubled. In the past 14 months, gold closed 11 months in positive territory—a clear indication of sustained bullish momentum.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Expert Views: Has Gold Peaked Or Is More to Come?</h3>
"It's difficult to work out what gold may do next," said David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation. He noted that gold's MACD (moving average convergence divergence) momentum indicator has retreated from overbought levels, signaling potential upside. 
"While this means that gold has the potential to rally from here&#8230;it could be that gold has already topped."
Still, structural demand trends are giving bulls hope.
Goldman Sachs Research expects prices to reach $3,700 per ounce by year-end, driven by safe-haven buying and central bank diversification.
 "Long gold positions sharply improve risk-adjusted portfolio returns during periods where U.S. institutional credibility is challenged," Daan Struyven, commodity analyst at Goldman Sachs, said. 
He highlighted rising public debt and geopolitical fragmentation as key long-term catalysts for higher gold prices. According to Struyven, if private investors shift even a small portion of assets from equities or Treasuries to gold, the price could exceed $4,000 by mid-2026.
Another persistent tailwind is central bank gold demand, which surged after Western sanctions froze Russia's reserves in 2022. Emerging markets, underweight in gold relative to developed peers, are expected to keep buying aggressively. 
Struyven said this trend could account for a 21% base-case gold return by mid-2026.
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<li>NVDA</li>
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<li>UNH</li>
<li>BULL</li>
<li>GLD</li>
<li>MSTR</li>
<li>$BTC</li>
<li>GME</li>
<li>RDDT</li>
<li>GOOGL</li>
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On Tuesday, May 27, U.S. markets closed higher as Trump delayed a 50% EU tariff, boosting investor confidence alongside a surprise 14.4% jump in consumer sentiment. The Nasdaq led gains, fueled by AI stocks in the "Magnificent Seven." Markets rebounded sharply from recent tariff-driven losses, though analysts warn of potential pullbacks. Treasury yields dipped, and the Fed is expected to hold rates steady.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In economic data, the S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose 4.1% year-over-year in March, down from 4.5% in February. Meanwhile, April factory orders fell 6.3% to $296.3 billion, marking the steepest drop since January 2024.
All S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Tuesday, led by strong gains in information technology, consumer discretionary, and communication services stocks.
The Dow closed higher by 1.78% at 42,343.65, the S&amp;P 500 gained 2.05% to 5,921.54, and the Nasdaq rose 2.47% to 19,199.16.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Wednesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 0.03% higher at 37,736.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.13%, ending the session at 8,396.90, led by losses in the Financials, Metals &amp; Mining, and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was down 0.33% at 24,744.70, and Nifty 500 fell 0.19% to 22,774.15.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite was down 0.02% at 3,339.93, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.08% to 3,836.24.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed the session 0.53% lower at 23,258.31.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.30%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index declined 0.30%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 fell 0.05%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.04%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:45 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.77% at $61.36/bbl, and Brent was up 0.66% at $63.99/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices held steady as the U.S. barred Chevron from exporting Venezuelan crude, while expected OPEC+ output hikes and Canadian wildfires limited price movement amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.</li>
<li>Natural gas slipped 0.48% to $3.726.</li>
<li>Gold gained 0.66% to $3,350.46, Silver rose 0.73% to $33.555, and Copper was up 0.58% to $4.7675.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:45 AM ET
Dow Jones futures fell 0.22%, S&amp;P 500 declined 0.20%, and Nasdaq 100 slid 0.19%.
Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.04% to 99.56, USD/JPY was down 0.06% to 144.22, and USD/AUD rose 0.01% to 1.5519.
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Most Asia And Europe Markets Slip, Dollar Softens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a new law, opening the doors for transactions using gold and silver in the state. This move is seen as a nod to the original &#8220;gold standard.&#8221;
What Happened: DeSantis signed the bill, HB 999, into law, allowing Floridians to use gold and silver for transactions. DeSantis hailed this as a &#8220;landmark piece of legislation,&#8221; offering residents &#8220;more independence&#8221; from a fiat currency, <a href="https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/regional/florida/desantis-signs-bill-allowing-transactions-using-gold-silver-in-florida/77-fc00a45a-4a45-439f-befa-8ba2933722e7">reported</a> First Coast News.
Under the new law, gold and silver are now exempt from sales tax, and money services businesses like PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) are allowed to send and receive payments using these metals.
DeSantis expressed that the metals will serve as &#8220;real currency again&#8221; and not just &#8220;investment vehicles for the wealthy.&#8221; He believes that the law would enable Florida residents to safeguard themselves against &#8220;the declining dollar.&#8221;&nbsp;As of now, fewer than a quarter of all states—including Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, and Utah—recognize gold and silver as legal tender. The new law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2026. SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/05/45635854/elon-musk-disappointed-with-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-says-it-undermines-the-work-that-the-doge-team-is-doin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk &#8216;Disappointed&#8217; With Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Big Beautiful Bill,&#8217; Says It &#8216;Undermines The Work That The DOGE Team Is Doing&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: This move comes at a time when the U.S. dollar&#8217;s confidence is wavering. The recent slide of the U.S. dollar has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/05/45617358/gold-demand-holds-firm-as-dollar-confidence-wavers">reignited </a>investor interest in gold. Factors such as geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over the long-term sustainability of American fiscal policy have been driving this trend.
Moreover, the U.S. dollar was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45608523/the-dollar-is-15-20-overvalued-and-history-says-it-wont-last">trading </a>15–20% above its long-term fair value. Analysts at KKR &amp; Co. Inc. predicted the era of dollar-fueled outperformance in U.S. assets was likely nearing its end. According to them, the greenback may gradually fall below its fair value and stay weak for years, correcting its overvaluation through a prolonged, steady decline rather than a sharp crash.
SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) surged 39.56% over the past year, while the US Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOAU#NYSE">GOAU</a>) soared 36.78%. 
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Ron DeSantis Signs Law Allowing Gold, Silver For Transactions In Florida, Citing 'Declining Dollar' Concerns

The U.S. is no longer a triple-A borrower in the eyes of every major credit assessor.&nbsp;
Moody's Investors Service on May 16 stripped Washington of the last pristine rating still held with the big three agencies, cutting the sovereign score to Aa1 and citing "persistent fiscal deficits and a structurally higher interest-rate environment."
The decision landed in a market already rattled by White House trade brinkmanship and surging Treasury yields. Although U.S. index futures bounced Tuesday after President Donald Trump delayed a threatened 50% tariff on European imports, the downgrade continues to shadow investor sentiment and has revived demand for classic safe-haven assets.
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The federal deficit is projected to top $1.9 trillion this fiscal year, while annual net interest outlays are running near $950 billion—already larger than the Pentagon's budget. With the ten-year Treasury yield hovering around 4.50% and the Federal Reserve keeping policy tight to contain inflation, Wall Street desks expect Washington's funding bill to keep rising.
For households and advisers, the downgrade is a reminder that traditional 60/40 stock-bond mixes are no longer one-decision portfolios. Here are three ways investors can hedge against a drip-feed of fiscal stress without abandoning growth assets altogether.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lean on Gold and Other Real Assets</h2>
Gold tested record highs above $3,400 an ounce earlier this month as traders priced in slower Fed easing and simmering geopolitical risk. While bullion slipped on Tuesday's risk-on tone, strategists still see the metal trading near $3,600 by year-end if real yields move sideways and fiscal worries linger.
Physical bars and low-cost exchange-traded funds like SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) allow investors to add duration-free protection that historically spikes during episodes of sovereign downgrades or debt-ceiling drama. For additional torque, some portfolio managers pair bullion with exposure to energy and industrial metals, given that supply constraints could keep real-asset beta positive even if growth cools.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pivot Toward Defensive-Factor ETFs</h2>
A sovereign-rating scare does not automatically presage a recession (investors on event contract trading website Kalshi peg the chance of recession this year at 40%), but volatility often stays elevated as credit-default swap premia reprice. That backdrop tends to favor sectors with stable cash flows—utilities, consumer staples and health-care majors—over high-beta growth names that dominate the Nasdaq 100.
Low-volatility and quality-dividend ETFs have already begun to outperform the broader S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) since Moody's announcement. Some investors opt for vehicles including Invesco S&amp;P 500 Low Volatility ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPLV#NYSE">SPLV</a>) or ProShares S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOBL#BATS">NOBL</a>) as liquid, rules-based bridges for investors who want equity exposure without the full brunt of index swings.
Because defensive factor funds still trade intraday, they can be rolled back into cyclical sectors once fiscal headlines recede—an important feature for traders wary of sitting in cash while the Dow stages 500-point bursts on tariff relief.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Broaden the Income Toolkit</h2>
Higher policy rates mean the short end of the Treasury curve now offers yields unseen in two decades, yet the Moody's downgrade highlights duration risk if Washington's borrowing profile steepens. Some advisers are building laddered Treasury-bill portfolios or buying floating-rate notes that reset coupons as benchmarks adjust.
Others are venturing beyond public markets. Private credit funds that specialize in senior secured loans to middle-market companies can distribute 8% to 10% yields with low correlation to Treasurys, though they come with liquidity locks. Real-estate crowdfunding platforms and precious-metals IRAs have also seen renewed inflows from investors looking to park a slice of wealth outside the traditional stock–bond complex.
While Moody's one-step cut does not jeopardize the Treasury market's role as a global benchmark, it lends to how quickly rising interest costs can erode fiscal credibility.&nbsp;
With Washington likely to continue running large deficits into the next presidential term, investors may benefit from a layered defense; real assets for inflation and currency hedging, defensive equities for lower volatility and alternative-income streams that are less sensitive to sovereign spreads.
Just as importantly, the downgrade is a timely prompt to stress-test portfolios against scenarios where the bond market demands a higher risk premium from the world's largest debtor—an exercise that, until recently, many thought might never be necessary.
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The recent slide of the U.S. dollar has reignited investor interest in gold. Tailwinds for the yellow metal have been twofold, from geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over the long-term sustainability of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45610375/americas-deficit-hits-crisis-mode-now-larger-than-1980s-and-2001-recession-levelwhat-happens-in-a-real-downturn">American fiscal policy</a>.
The latest blow to dollar confidence came from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45492889/americas-credit-strength-just-got-cut-again-should-you-panic">Moody's downgrade</a>, as the agency cited the U.S. government's ballooning debt load and the absence of meaningful policy measures to curb it. Meanwhile, the latest data suggest that the foreign appetite for gold has not slowed down.
China imported 127.5 metric tons of gold last month,per Bloomberg's <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-20/china-gold-imports-surge-to-11-month-high-despite-record-prices">data</a>, marking an 11-month high despite bullion prices hovering at record levels. This 73% month-over-month increase is attributed to the People&#8217;s Bank of China easing bullion import restrictions amid rising demand from both retail and institutional sectors. The central bank&#8217;s strategy reflects a broader global trend: diversifying away from dollar-denominated assets.
The ongoing market dynamic has intensified discussions over the dollar's long-term dominance. While some suggest the dollar's role as the world's reserve currency is under threat, analysts like Samuel Zief of JPMorgan Private Bank argue that "no other currency or asset really compares to the U.S. dollar in terms of its role in foreign exchange reserves, international trade settlement, invoicing, overall financial infrastructure, and financial market trading."
Still, Zief admits that the recent weakness reflects a cyclical recalibration, not a wholesale abandonment. "We do think this is more about a recalibration rather than capital flight," he added <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/markets/more-than-tariffs-behind-us-dollars-decline">per</a> Morningstar.
Alternative theories, such as the Dollar Milkshake Theory, coined by Santiago Capital CEO Brent Johnson, argue that the U.S. draws capital from around the world, strengthening the dollar in the short term, sometimes to the detriment of other economies.
In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nRNhXXaMoI">recent analysis</a>, Johnson pushed back against dollar doomsayers: "Over the last 15 years, the U.S. dollar has rallied 25% versus its peers. Despite the U.S. debt getting downgraded, it's been a huge move." He acknowledged fiat currencies lose purchasing power, but insisted that relative to other options, the dollar has held firm.
For seasoned resource investor Rick Rule, the problem isn't relative performance but the absolute erosion.
"I believe that the cause of this gold bull market is primarily the deterioration of the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar," Rule said in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVLzDmI8jhk&amp;">recent interview</a> for Commodity Culture. Drawing a historical parallel, he pointed to the 1970s, when the dollar lost 75% of its purchasing power and gold surged 30-fold.
Rule expects gold to track the weakening of the dollar. "Specifically, I believe in the next 10 years that the U.S. dollar will lose about 75% of its purchasing power," he stated. "It will do relatively well relative to other currencies, but it won&#8217;t do well in the absolute sense."
His core thesis is grounded in real interest rates. With inflation-adjusted yields still negative, he sees gold as a logical store of value. "I'm not suggesting that the price of gold is going up 30-fold from here… but I do believe that the gold price will keep pace with the deterioration of the U.S. dollar," he said.
For investors wary of volatility and systemic risks, Rule's advice is straightforward. "A little bit of gold gives you a lot of insurance," he said. "If I'm right, having 10% of your net worth in gold salvages a lot of the purchasing power you lose elsewhere."
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Gold is trading lower after President Trump delayed 50% EU tariffs to July.

On Friday, May 23, U.S. markets closed lower as investors turned cautious ahead of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26, amid renewed trade tensions and economic uncertainty. Stocks ended the week in negative territory after President Trump reignited tariff fears by proposing steep duties on European imports. Major indexes declined, led by tech and consumer losses. Apple fell on tariff concerns, while megacaps and chipmakers also retreated amid growing market unease.
According to economic data, new single-family home sales in the U.S. rose 10.9% in April, reaching an annualized pace of 743,000 units.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower Friday, led by sharp losses in tech, consumer discretionary, and communication stocks, while consumer staples and utilities outperformed with modest gains.
The Dow closed lower by 0.61% at 41,603.07, the S&amp;P 500 dropped 0.67% to 5,802.82, and the Nasdaq slid 1.00% to 18,737.21.
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<li>On Tuesday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 0.58% higher at 37,749.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.56%, ending the session at 8,407.60, led by gains in the IT, Financials, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 was down 0.68% at 24,828.75, and Nifty 500 fell 0.39% to 22,817.75.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite was down 0.18% at 3,340.69, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.54% to 3,839.40.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed the session 0.43% higher at 23,381.99.</li>
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.52%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX index gained 0.91%.</li>
<li>France's CAC 40 rose 0.28%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 1.08%.</li>
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.37% at $61.77/bbl, and Brent was up 0.41% at $64.36/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural gas slipped 1.72% to $3.664.</li>
<li>Gold dropped 2.04% to $3,325.59, Silver fell 1.31% to $33.17, and Copper declined 1.40% to $4.7645.</li>
<li>Gold prices slipped as President Trump delayed EU tariffs, boosting risk appetite. Stabilizing bond yields and profit-taking also pressured metals, though a weak dollar limited deeper losses.</li>
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<li>Dow futures climbed 1.30%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 1.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.74%.</li>
<li>U.S. stock futures surged Tuesday after President Trump delayed steep EU tariffs, calming trade tensions.</li>
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Forex at 05:45 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.35% to 99.34, the USD/JPY rose 0.74% to 143.89, and the USD/AUD rose 0.53% to 1.5501.
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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Gains, Dollar Strengthens On EU Tariff Delay - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Markets were rocked this week by mounting tensions in the U.S. Treasury market after Moody's downgraded the nation&#8217;s credit rating, stripping it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45500872/30-year-treasury-yields-hit-5-what-that-means-for-stocks">of its top-tier status.</a>
Investor sentiment weakened further midweek when a 20-year Treasury auction revealed soft demand, fueling concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45550324/us-bond-market-flashing-red-30-year-yield-tops-5-prices-tank-to-october-2023-lows">future government borrowing needs.</a>
This sparked a sell-off in long-term bonds, sending the 30-year Treasury yield as high as 5.15%, before easing back toward 5% by Friday.
Adding to fiscal concerns, President Donald Trump, alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, announced a $175 billion initiative dubbed the "Golden Dome," a multi-layered missile defense project intended to shield the U.S. from foreign military threats, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45584539/donald-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-could-trigger-a-new-space-arms-race-expert-warns-its-opening-a-pandoras-box">hypersonic and ballistic missiles.</a>
On the political front, the House of Representatives passed what Trump called the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45564489/trumps-big-tax-bill-clears-the-house-30-year-yields-jump-to-515-as-bond-market-freaks">tax and spending package.</a> According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill could increase the federal budget deficit by $3 trillion to $4 trillion over the next decade.
Trade tensions flared anew on Friday. Trump took to Truth Social to threaten Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with 25% tariffs if it doesn't move production <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45586328/itariff-threat-trump-turns-up-the-heat-but-apples-chart-still-holds-the-line">back to the U.S.</a>
Later, he announced 50% tariffs on goods from the European Union, effective June 1, as talks between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">Washington and Brussels cooled.</a>
The move marks the sharpest escalation in transatlantic trade relations in years. In 2024, U.S. imports from the EU reached $687 billion, with a record goods trade deficit of $236 billion. In March 2025 alone, the U.S. imported $91.9 billion from the bloc, racking up a $47 billion monthly deficit, as firms accelerated shipments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45587689/trump-sparks-new-chapter-in-transatlantic-trade-war-what-the-us-buys-from-europe">ahead of the tariffs.</a>
On the economic front, May's Purchasing Managers' Index surveys delivered a mixed signal. Activity in both services and manufacturing sectors grew faster than expected, indicating underlying strength. However, the data also showed the sharpest rise in input prices in nearly three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45567476/us-business-activity-rebounds-in-may-but-tariff-fueled-inflation-surges-at-fastest-pace-in-3-years">years, stoking inflationary fears.</a>
With stocks, the U.S. dollar and Treasuries all losing ground this week, investors sought protection against government instability and risks of currency debasement.
Gold prices — as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) — jumped more than 4% over the week, recovering all of last week&#8217;s losses and inching back toward record territory. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exploded past the $111,000 mark for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45589015/bitcoin-rockets-to-record-highs-amid-trumps-commitment-and-swedens-corporate-treasury-move">first time in history.</a>
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