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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Refuels Market Volatility in June 2025

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, ongoing since February 2022, continues to ripple through global financial markets, with early June 2025 events amplifying uncertainty. Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian air bases and stalled peace talks in Istanbul have driven volatility in equities, energy, and safe-haven assets. These developments signal prolonged geopolitical tensions, threatening …

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US Labor Market: Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Unexpected Surge in Job Openings

In April 2025, US job openings rose unexpectedly to 7.39 million, up from 7.2 million in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). This increase defied expectations of a decline to 7.1 million, signaling persistent labor market strength despite economic uncertainties. The …

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Gold Edges Lower Amid Profit-Taking, But Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Uncertainty Keep Prices Elevated

Gold prices slipped in Asian trade on Tuesday as traders booked profits after a strong rally fueled by renewed geopolitical risks and persistent trade tensions. The yellow metal had surged over 2% on Monday, buoyed by heightened uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, and ongoing concerns about U.S. …

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