Key Takeaways The U.S. Dollar Index hit its highest level since mid-May 2025, up 0.1% Friday after an 0.8% jump, on pace for a 1.2% weekly gain. A hawkish Fed signaled a possible rate hike by December, lifting Treasury yields and the greenback. Suspended U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva raised fresh …

Key Takeaways Friday’s U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva were postponed after VP JD Vance scrapped his trip. Brent crude held steady near $80, up 0.31% on the day, as supply fears eased. Strait of Hormuz traffic is recovering, with 18 transits on June 17–18 — the highest of the conflict. …

Key Takeaways Brutal weekly loss: Both benchmarks set for nearly 8% weekly declines, trading near their lowest levels since early March. Geneva talks suspended: VP Vance reportedly halted planned Geneva talks on the U.S.-Iran peace process, raising durability questions. Switzerland confirms delay: Officials said the final accord talks would not …

Key Takeaways Gold extends losses: Spot gold fell 1.8% to $4,134.86 per ounce, while gold futures slipped 2.2% to $4,152.25. Third consecutive weekly decline: On track for a 2% weekly fall despite a strong start to the week on Iran peace deal optimism. Fed hawkishness overwhelms: Nine of 19 Fed …

Key Takeaways Spot gold recovers modestly: Rose 0.3% to $4,269.42 per ounce after Wednesday’s 1.7% decline. Gold futures slip: U.S. gold futures fell 2.1% to $4,288.72 — reflecting persistent rate hike concerns in the futures market. Iran MOU the support: The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period with toll-free …

Key Takeaways BoE holds at 3.75%: The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates unchanged — as widely expected. Energy the central concern: The BoE acknowledged global energy prices have fallen since the last meeting but warned they “remain higher than pre-conflict and have continued to be volatile.” Iran …

Key Takeaways Versailles signing: Trump signed the MOU with Iran during a dinner at France’s Versailles palace — an unexpected venue ahead of the planned Switzerland ceremony. Iranian president also signs: Masoud Pezeshkian signed on behalf of Tehran, per IRNA images; both sides also completed electronic signatures. Switzerland ceremony status …

Key Takeaways Bitcoin reverses: The world’s largest crypto fell 2.8% to $63,964.6, giving back a bulk of its recent recovery gains. Fed the culprit: The central bank held rates but showed a growing number of policymakers considering a 2026 hike — spooking risk assets. December hike now priced in: Investors …

Key Takeaways Stoxx 600 opens lower: The pan-European index dipped 0.2%; FTSE 100 fell 0.5%, while DAX bucked the trend with a 0.3% gain. CAC 40, MIB, IBEX flat: The initial peace deal euphoria has fully collided with Fed hawkishness. Fed reality check: The central bank held rates but signaled …

Key Takeaways Gold futures slip: U.S. gold futures fell 1.3% to $4,325.97 — a divergence reflecting futures market positioning ahead of the MOU signing. Iran MOU details revealed: The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period; toll-free Hormuz passage begins immediately, with full capacity restored within 30 days. Energy shock …