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President Donald Trump has reignited fears of a broader Middle East confrontation after warning that the United States “may have to give Iran another hit,” while stopping short of confirming whether a new military operation is imminent.Speaking from the White House, Trump claimed that Iran is “begging to make a …

Key Takeaways Dollar holds firm: The DXY was mostly unchanged at 99.22 as investors weighed Iran-linked inflation concerns. Major peers retreat: Euro fell 0.3% to $1.1621, while the British pound dropped 0.1% to $1.3405. Dollar above pre-war levels: The greenback’s safe-haven appeal remains intact thanks to America’s energy-exporter status. Asian …

Key Takeaways Futures slip: Dow futures fell 84 points (-0.2%), S&P 500 futures dropped 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.6%. Nvidia drops premarket: The AI chip giant fell ahead of Wednesday’s earnings, with Micron and Western Digital also dipping. Mixed Monday close: Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell, while the …

Britain’s labor market showed fresh signs of strain in March, with unemployment rising unexpectedly and payroll figures pointing to a sharper slowdown in hiring activity as businesses face mounting cost pressures and growing geopolitical uncertainty. According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, the UK …

Key Takeaways Broad-based gains: The Stoxx 600 rose 0.3%, Germany’s DAX climbed 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 added 0.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.4%. Trump cancels strikes: The president said he had called off renewed attacks on Iran. New Iran proposal: Tehran officials reportedly sent out a fresh peace …

Key Takeaways Modest rebound: The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index climbed 3.5% in May to 83.0 from 80.1 in April. Recovering from sharp drop: May’s gain follows the previous month’s brutal 12.5% fall. Fuel relief helps: Australia’s temporary fuel excise cut helped lower petrol prices after the Hormuz-driven surge. Still …

Global financial markets are entering a more complex phase as expectations around US interest rates shift sharply. Investors who once anticipated policy easing are now reassessing the outlook, with growing speculation that borrowing costs could remain higher for longer—or even rise again.This change reflects increasing concern that inflation pressures are …

Japan’s currency authorities are locked in an increasingly costly struggle to defend the yen, as the dollar creeps back toward the 160-level that triggered emergency intervention just three weeks ago — raising fresh fears that Tokyo may be forced to act again.A Red Line CrossedWhen the dollar climbed above 160 …

Gold Stabilizes After Sharp Weekly DropGold prices steadied on Monday after a turbulent week that pushed the precious metal below the key $4,500 level for the first time in weeks. Spot gold traded near $4,541 per ounce, showing little daily movement, but the broader picture reflects growing pressure on the …

US President Donald Trump is expected to officially swear in Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve during a White House ceremony on Friday, marking the beginning of a major shift in US monetary leadership.Warsh will replace current Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell after receiving approval from …