Gold prices surged to $3,386 on June 12, 2025, approaching the $3,400 mark as softer US economic data and escalating Middle East tensions fuel market dynamics. A weakening US dollar, cooling inflation, and persistent labor market softness have intensified expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while geopolitical risks bolster gold’s …
Read More »Dollar Falls as Soft PPI Data Stokes Rate Cut Hopes
The U.S. Dollar tumbled on June 12, 2025, dropping to 98.00 on the U.S. Dollar Index after May’s U.S. producer price index (PPI) data missed market expectations. Following softer consumer price index (CPI) figures, this second wave of tame inflation data has fueled bets that the Federal Reserve might cut …
Read More »GBP/USD Surges Amid Economic Shifts, Post-PPI Data and Jobless Claims
The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3600, up over 0.47% in a single session, and at the time of writing, the pair stabilizes at 1.3588; it is still up 0.37%, driven by softening US economic data and a weakening dollar. Despite a sharp UK economic contraction, the pound has capitalized on …
Read More »Trump’s Shadow Looms Over Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch
Tesla’s robotaxi service, slated for a late June 2025 debut in Austin, Texas, promises to reshape urban travel. Starting with 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles in a geofenced zone, the service will use remote teleoperators to ensure safety. By June 28, a Tesla may autonomously deliver itself from factory …
Read More »U.S. Producer Prices Rise in May, Dollar Weakens Amid Trade Uncertainty
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that Producer Prices increased by 2.6% in May compared to the same month last year, in line with forecasts but slightly higher than April’s 2.4% growth. When excluding the volatile food and energy sectors, core prices rose by 3.0% …
Read More »Dollar Hits 2025 Low as Stocks Ease, Safe-Haven Assets Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Trade Concerns
The U.S. dollar fell to a new low for 2025 on Thursday, while global stocks eased from record highs, as a mix of rising tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the fragility of a U.S.-China trade truce prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets. The dollar, which …
Read More »Bitcoin Slips as Trade Deal Progress and Tariff Concerns Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin prices slipped on Thursday following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed progress in trade negotiations with China but also warned that new tariffs on major economies would be announced in the coming weeks. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 1.7% to $107,782.20 as of 2:10 ET (06:10 GMT). …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Amid Iran Tensions and Trade Uncertainty
Gold prices saw a sharp rise in Asian trading on Thursday, as safe-haven demand surged due to escalating concerns over potential military action with Iran and a risk-averse reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments on trade tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,374.94 per ounce, while gold futures for August …
Read More »Market Drivers: Assets Dance to CPI Data, US-China Trade Talks
Markets buzzed with activity on June 11, 2025, as assets like gold, silver, and the Canadian Dollar reacted to a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and progress in US-China trade talks. The cooling inflation figures sparked hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while a tentative trade framework eased …
Read More »Silver Stalls Near 13-Year Highs: Trade Talks, CPI Data Hold the Key
Silver prices (XAG/USD) have hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise to 13-year highs near $37.00, now hovering around $36.00, down -1.29% on the day, as markets digest easing US-China trade tensions and await critical US inflation data. The white metal’s recent surge, driven by safe-haven demand and industrial …
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