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% …
Read More »Euro Soars to Near Three-Year High as PPI Data and Trump’s Tariffs Sink US Dollar
The Euro surged against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day, nearing a three-year high, as a confluence of disappointing US economic data and President Trump’s renewed tariff threats sent the Greenback reeling. The EUR/USD pair advanced over 0.70%, trading around 1.1575 after briefly breaking past 1.1600.The catalyst for …
Read More »Why Do U.S. Bond Yields Keep Declining?
U.S. bond yields experienced a significant setback on Thursday following the release of producer price indices that fell below expectations, heightening anticipation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates before year-end. Yields were further pressured by robust demand for U.S. government bonds, driven by their inverse relationship with bond …
Read More »Silver Surges Above $36 as US Dollar Hits Three-Year Low
Silver (XAG/USD) has staged a strong recovery, climbing past $36.00 after hitting a five-day low of $35.46. This rebound, driven by a sharp decline in the US Dollar to a three-year low, signals robust bullish momentum. Trading at $36.30 with a 0.25% daily gain late in Thursday’s North American session, …
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