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Pound Slides as Starmer Pressure and US Inflation Fears Boost the Dollar

The British Pound remained under pressure against the US Dollar as investors reacted to a powerful mix of rising US inflation, strong Treasury yields, and growing political uncertainty in the United Kingdom. The currency has struggled to regain momentum in recent sessions, with the Dollar continuing to attract safe-haven demand …

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Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Supply Risks and Inflation Fears Keep Markets on Edge

Global oil prices remained near the crucial $100-per-barrel mark on Wednesday, reflecting growing concerns over tightening supplies, geopolitical tensions, and rising inflation pressures across the global economy. US crude was trading around $101.85, holding close to recent highs despite some market volatility during the session.Middle East tensions continue to support …

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U.S. Producer Prices Erupt 1.4% — Biggest Jump Since 2022 as Iran War Energy Shock Sets Inflation on Fire

Key Takeaways Massive PPI surge: Producer prices rose 1.4% month-on-month in April — nearly triple the 0.5% expected. Largest since 2022: It was the biggest monthly increase since March 2022, during the post-COVID inflation surge. March revised higher: The prior month’s rate was lifted to 0.7%. Annual jump: PPI soared …

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Gold Slips as Dollar Firms Ahead of Trump-Xi Showdown: Can Beijing Break the Iran Deadlock?

Key Takeaways Gold edges down: Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,699.10 per ounce, while gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,706.72. Tuesday’s pullback: Bullion fell 0.4% in the previous session on a stronger dollar and hot inflation readings. Iran negotiations on “life support”: Trump’s warning continues to weigh on sentiment after …

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European Stocks Climb as Trump Heads to Beijing Showdown: Can Xi Save the Iran Peace Deal?

Key Takeaways Broad-based gains: The Stoxx 600 rose 0.7%, Germany’s DAX gained 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 added 0.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.8%. Historic summit looms: Trump will meet face-to-face with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week, with trade and Taiwan on the agenda. Iran could steal …

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Trump’s Tariff Bonanza Backfires: $35.5 Billion Refund Tsunami Hits Treasury After Supreme Court Smackdown

Key Takeaways Massive refund push: The Trump administration is processing more than $35.5 billion in tariff refunds to importers after the Supreme Court struck down his tariff policy. Interest included: Payments cover duties paid across more than 8 million import entries, with interest added to refund amounts. CAPE portal handles …

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Trump’s China Visit Takes Center Stage as Iran War Reshapes Global Politics

The Middle East conflict pushes Washington and Beijing toward a critical moment. The escalating Iran conflict is rapidly transforming the global political landscape, placing new pressure on both Washington and Beijing as President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes visit to China. What was once expected to focus largely on …

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Sticky Inflation and Middle East Tensions Cloud Hopes for US Rate Cuts

Fresh US inflation data is raising new concerns across global markets, as persistent price pressures and geopolitical tensions continue to complicate the outlook for interest rates, energy prices, and economic growth.Inflation in the United States accelerated in April, fueled in part by higher oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict …

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