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 …

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 …

Oil prices closed higher on Monday, the first trading day of the week, despite OPEC+’s decision to increase production for the third consecutive time since abandoning its long-standing voluntary output cuts aimed at bolstering global oil prices. This shift in production policy reflects OPEC+’s focus on maintaining its share of …

The euro climbed against the US dollar in the first session of the new trading week, fueled by intensified selling pressure on the American currency amid growing concerns over trade tensions. These concerns have intensified due to multiple factors since the end of last week through the close of Monday’s …

The US Dollar (USD) came under renewed selling pressure at the start of the trading week, dropping to multi-week lows as trade tensions and concerns about the US economy resurfaced.What to Watch on Tuesday, June 3, 2025:US: The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below 99.00, hitting seven-week lows despite slight …

The USD/JPY currency pair experienced a notable decline on the first trading day of the new week, reflecting the broader weakening of the US dollar. This downturn was primarily driven by renewed concerns over trade tensions between the United States and China, further exacerbated by the US administration’s plans to …

Just like the US dollar, Wall Street stocks are retreating due to the resurgence of trade tensions between the United States and China, as reflected in statements made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last Friday. He highlighted the stalling of negotiations and the need for a strong push to …

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) continued its upward trend against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive session on Monday, bolstered by higher oil prices and ongoing weakness in the Greenback. Positive developments in Canada’s manufacturing sector, contrasted with a deeper contraction in US factory activity, further supported the Loonie’s …

Gold prices have soared to a four-week high, driven by escalating geopolitical risks and renewed trade tensions. The XAU/USD pair climbed to $3,377, up 2.70%, as investors sought the safe-haven asset amid uncertainty. This rally, sparked by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S. tariff policies, underscores gold’s enduring appeal in turbulent …

The week ending June 1, 2025, was marked by significant volatility across global markets, driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, cooling inflation data in Europe and the U.S., and policy uncertainties impacting currencies, commodities, and equities. From European markets rallying on ECB rate cut expectations to Japan’s bond market turmoil …