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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Matches Forecasts in May: Core PCE at 3.4% as Oil Price Slump Eases Future Pressure

Key Takeaways Core PCE in line: The core personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.3% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year in May — matching economist estimates. Core ticks up slightly: Both the monthly and annual core readings edged above April’s figures, but without a negative surprise. Headline PCE beats: The headline …

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Bitcoin Slides to Near 1.5-Year Lows as ETF Outflows Hit $469M in Biggest Single-Day Exit Since June 2: PCE Data Looms

Key Takeaways Bitcoin falls 1.2%: To $61,685.0 — briefly dipping below $60,000 Wednesday and hovering near a 1.5-year low hit earlier in June. Seven straight weeks of ETF outflows: Spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for their longest consecutive outflow streak of the year. $469M single-day outflow: Wednesday’s exodus was …

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Gold Breaks Below $4,000 for First Time Since November: Down 30% From January Record as Fed Tightening Bets Crush Bullion

Key Takeaways Gold breaches $4,000: Spot gold slipped 0.5% to $3,978.60 per ounce — hovering at its lowest in more than seven months after breaking below the key psychological level Wednesday for the first time since November 2025. Gold futures near $4,000: U.S. gold futures edged 0.4% lower to $3,993.80. …

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Oil Slides Below Pre-War Levels as Hormuz Flows Near Normal: 20 Million Barrels Transited in 24 Hours Under Military Protection

Key Takeaways Four-day losing streak: Brent fell 0.5% to $73.38 per barrel, while WTI edged down 0.3% to $70.14 — both near pre-war levels. Brent at February 27 low: The global benchmark touched its lowest level since the day before the U.S.-Iran conflict began. Prior session’s 4% crash: Wednesday’s sharp …

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SpaceX IPO Shatters Records as Trading Volumes Eclipse Nvidia

SpaceX has made a historic entrance into public markets, attracting extraordinary investor demand and generating trading activity that has surpassed some of the world’s most actively traded technology stocks. The blockbuster debut highlights a shift in market dynamics, with retail investors playing an increasingly influential role in driving investment trends.The …

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Oil Slump Sparks Bond Rally as Inflation Fears Fade and Markets Eye Fed Outlook

U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped calm inflation concerns and improved investor sentiment across financial markets.The drop followed signs of easing tensions around one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, reducing fears of major disruptions to global oil supplies. As concerns over …

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Ahead of Looming PCE, Investors Turn Attention to Key Inflation Data

The US Dollar strengthened sharply on Wednesday, climbing to its highest level in a year as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched inflation report that could shape expectations for interest rates and the broader economic outlook.Financial markets are focused on upcoming US inflation figures, which are expected to …

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Pound Under Pressure as Political Turmoil and Weak Economic Data Shake Confidence

The British Pound came under renewed pressure on Wednesday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, triggering fresh political uncertainty at a time when the UK economy is already showing signs of strain. Investors reacted cautiously to the surprise leadership change, with markets now focusing on the upcoming contest …

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