EUR/USD continued its upward trajectory in the previous session, buoyed by sustained support above the psychological 1.1500 level, and reached a high of 1.1640. According to today’s technical analysis, intraday trading remains firmly above 1.1600. On the 4‑hour chart, the simple moving averages continue to support the ascending price trend, …
Read More »Fed Chair Powell Maintains Wait-and-See Approach on Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that the central bank is prepared to keep interest rates unchanged for the time being while closely monitoring economic developments, according to his prepared remarks for the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. Powell noted that the U.S. economy is in a …
Read More »Canada’s Inflation Holds Steady in May, Exceeding Monthly Expectations
Inflation in Canada, measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained stable at 1.7% year-over-year in May, in line with market expectations, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.6%, marking a recovery from the 0.1% decline reported …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Trump’s Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announcement, Oil Prices Ease
U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, offering investors some much-needed relief after 12 days of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement calmed market jitters that had weighed on global risk assets and stoked inflation fears. …
Read More »Focus Shifts to Powell’s Testimony as U.S. Dollar Faces Pressure
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 …
Read More »European Stocks Rise on Optimism Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire; Crude Prices Fall on Supply Relief
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%, …
Read More »German IFO Business Climate Index Improves, EUR/USD Holds Small Gains
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 …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announcement, Broader Crypto Markets Follow Suit
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 …
Read More »Gold Prices Drop as Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Easing Geopolitical Tensions
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 …
Read More »Oil Prices Fall Sharply After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement Eases Supply Disruption Fears
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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