From June 13 to June 19, 2025, maritime shipping costs, prices, and stock performance surged, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Freight rates for containers and tankers soared, vessel traffic through critical routes dwindled, and shipping stocks rallied. This volatile week highlights how conflicts disrupt global trade, …

WTI crude oil surged past the $75.00 mark on Thursday, climbing to a multi-month peak of $75.54—the highest level since late January—before settling at around $75.20, reflecting a robust gain of around 2.5% for the day. Brent crude is up 2.80%, trading at $78.85 at the time of writing. This …

The BoE is expected to hold its base rate at 4.25% on June 19, 2025, reflecting a cautious stance amid conflicting economic signals. UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, driven by lower air fares and petrol prices, but food inflation surged to 4.4%, fueled by …

The U.S. economy is a powder keg, with President Donald Trump’s 10% “Liberation Day” tariffs, launched in April 2025, igniting global trade tensions and inflation fears. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom Trump publicly called “stupid” for not slashing rates, is holding firm, keeping interest rates at 4.25%–4.50% for …

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, recently noted that economic uncertainty surged in April 2025 before beginning to subside. This shift frames the Fed’s upcoming decisions, particularly as the September meeting approaches. With inflation poised to climb and labor market dynamics shifting, the Fed’s path demands scrutiny. Here’s why …

The U.S. dollar staged a comeback after a turbulent day following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. This resilience sparks a broader conversation about the Fed’s cautious approach, the economy’s strength, and what lies ahead for global markets. The dollar’s recovery reflects not just market mechanics but a deeper trust …

A Shift in U.S. Policy?President Donald Trump recently hinted at the possibility of engaging in direct talks with Iran, a move that could reshape the volatile dynamics of the Middle East. During a press interaction, Trump revealed he would hold a meeting within the hour to address the ongoing Iran-Israel …

The Israel-Iran conflict, now in its sixth day as of June 18, 2025, has taken a new turn with U.S. President Donald Trump hinting at potential talks with Iran, stating “anything could happen” in the Middle East. His remarks, reported by Reuters, BBC, and The New York Times, come as …

On Wednesday, following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting, Chair Jerome Powell stated, “Inflation is progressing well, with a slight uptick. We expect to see further improvement.”He added, “It takes time to see higher inflation in goods prices due to tariffs and …

The Federal Reserve’s official interest rate projections (Dot Plot) indicate the possibility of reducing interest rates by 50 basis points through two 25-basis-point cuts in 2025, bringing rates down to 4.0%.The projections further suggest two additional 25-basis-point cuts in 2026, stabilizing rates at 3.5%.Additionally, a further 50-basis-point reduction is anticipated …