Gold Retreats Amid De-escalation SignalsGold prices slide below $3,400 on Monday, with XAU/USD at $3,383, down 1.45% earlier during the North American trading session from an eight-week high of $3,452. Yet, the yellow metal has later managed to edge up +0.33% and is trading at $3,396.77 at the time of …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: BoJ Meeting and Key Data in Focus
US Dollar Faces Continued PressureThe US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped below the 98.00 support level, reflecting persistent downward momentum. Despite rising US yields, the dollar struggles against its rivals, driven by market caution surrounding the Middle East conflict and anticipation of central bank decisions. On June 17, key US data …
Read More »EUR/USD Rises Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Policy Watch
Euro Gains as Risk Appetite ReboundsThe EUR/USD pair climbs to 1.1572 on June 16, 2025, up 0.17% from a daily low of 1.1523, recovering from a 0.25% loss last Friday when Israel-Iran hostilities escalated. Despite Iran’s fresh missile attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa, markets perceive a reduced risk of …
Read More »USD/JPY Steady as Bank of Japan’s Policy Decision Looms
The USD/JPY pair lingers near 144.20, with markets on high alert for the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision on June 16–17. This pivotal moment could shift the Japanese Yen’s trajectory against the US Dollar, influenced by Japan’s policy moves and global economic currents. The stark monetary policy divide …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict, Focus on U.S. Intervention
Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, extending a recent rally sparked by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The ongoing tensions have raised concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil. Brent oil …
Read More »Weekly Recap: US Markets Stand Firm Amid Geopolitical Chaos, Economic and Policy Storms
The U.S. dollar strengthens markedly in June 2025, with the Dollar Index rising to 98.14 from 97.62, propelled by a flight to safety following Israel’s June 13 airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, including Natanz and Tehran command centers. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats, targeting major trading partners …
Read More »Pound Sterling Dips as Iran-Israel Conflict Lifts Dollar Demand
The Pound Sterling slumped against the US Dollar on June 13, 2025, as heightened Iran-Israel tensions fueled a rush to safe-haven assets. With UK economic data weakening and central bank decisions looming, the GBP/USD pair faces choppy waters. As global markets grapple with geopolitical risks, here’s what’s driving the pound’s …
Read More »USD/JPY Hold Steady After Remarkable Surge on Middle East Tensions and BoJ Caution
The USD/JPY pair surged above 144.00 on June 13, 2025, so, the pair was trading at 144.14, before stabilizing at 143.90, up +0.30% at the time of writing, as safe-haven demand for the U.S. Dollar intensified amid U.S.-Iran tensions and the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) cautious monetary stance weighed on …
Read More »Consumer Sentiment Surges as Trade Tensions Ease and Inflation Fears Cool
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rebounded sharply in early June 2025, with the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index hitting 60.5, far exceeding the Dow Jones forecast of 54. Easing global trade tensions and a tempered inflation outlook have lifted spirits, despite lingering economic risks. As markets navigate tariff uncertainties …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge as Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Friday after Israel launched a major pre-emptive strike on Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East and sparking fears of broader conflict and potential disruptions to global oil supplies. As of 21:22 ET (01:22 GMT), Brent Oil Futures for July delivery jumped 8.5% …
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