The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to reduce its deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2% on June 5, 2025, marking its eighth cut in the current easing cycle. Eurozone inflation, at 1.9% in May, has dipped below the ECB’s 2% target, driven by falling energy prices and …

China and the European Union have scheduled urgent trade negotiations to address escalating economic disputes, with a high-level summit planned for late July 2025 in Beijing. The talks aim to resolve critical issues surrounding market access, rare earth exports, and electric vehicle tariffs, as both sides navigate the fallout from …

On June 4, 2025, the Bank of Canada, led by Governor Tiff Macklem, opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.75%, marking the second consecutive hold. This decision reflects a cautious approach as the economy grapples with heightened uncertainty, particularly from escalating U.S. tariffs. The central bank is balancing …

Oil prices saw a notable increase on Tuesday, with futures contracts rising by 2.00% to $63.30 per barrel, up from $62.98. This surge is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, which intensified after Ukraine’s recent strikes deep within Russian territory.Beyond the immediate conflict, several other factors are …

Gold’s recent downturn on Tuesday, with futures contracts falling to $3376 per ounce from a previous close of $3406, highlights a critical interplay between currency strength and precious metal valuations. This movement is not an isolated event but a clear reaction to a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by a confluence …

On Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the latest developments in the financial markets.Oil Market DevelopmentsRegarding oil, Hashad stated that oil prices saw a significant rise at the beginning of this month …

The EUR/GBP pair is under pressure, sliding toward the 0.8400 psychological level as Eurozone inflation data fuels expectations of a dovish European Central Bank (ECB) policy shift. Released on Tuesday, May 2025, preliminary figures show core inflation cooling, pushing the ECB closer to a rate cut at its Thursday meeting. …

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 …