Markets are turning their attention from the Middle East tensions to Washington, where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to begin two days of testimony before Congress on Tuesday. Powell’s Testimony and Rate OutlookPowell is expected to face intense questioning over the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged …
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European stock markets surged on Tuesday, driven by renewed optimism over a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while investors await U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. Stock Market PerformanceBy 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), major European indices saw significant gains. The DAX in Germany rose by 1.9%, …
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Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index for June showed a slight improvement, rising to 88.4, up from 87.5 in May, surpassing market expectations of 88.3. This reflects a modest rebound in business sentiment, suggesting businesses remain cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook. However, the Current Economic Assessment Index saw only a …
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Bitcoin saw a significant jump on Tuesday, rising 3.2% to $105,042.5, supported by a broader improvement in risk sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This development raised hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, potentially ending days of hostilities. While …
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Gold prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday as easing geopolitical tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran prompted investors to move away from safe-haven assets. Spot Gold fell 1.1% to $3,332.57 an ounce by 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT), marking its lowest …
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Oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in over a week on Tuesday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, reducing concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East—one of the world’s most critical oil-producing regions. As of 0330 GMT, Brent crude futures …
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On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, set to take effect in roughly six hours, aiming to end their ongoing conflict, according to Reuters.In a social media post, Trump stated, “Israel and Iran have fully agreed to a TOTAL CEASEFIRE, effective …
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On June 23, 2025, global markets displayed resilience as stocks climbed and oil prices plummeted following Iran’s restrained missile strikes on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq. This response to heightened Middle East tensions, coupled with dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials, offers a moment to reflect on the forces …
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged on Monday, climbing roughly 400 points despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. Investors appeared to shrug off weekend turmoil following missile strikes ordered by the Trump administration, but the upbeat mood faltered as Iran retaliated with targeted strikes on U.S. military assets …
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West Texas Intermediate crude fell to around $68 per barrel, and Brent crude mirrored this drop after Iran’s strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar. The attack, preceded by Iran’s warning to minimize casualties, fueled expectations of de-escalation. No U.S. casualties were reported at Al Udeid, bolstering this view. …
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