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, …
Read More »Dollar Falls as Soft PPI Data Stokes Rate Cut Hopes
The U.S. Dollar tumbled on June 12, 2025, dropping to 98.00 on the U.S. Dollar Index after May’s U.S. producer price index (PPI) data missed market expectations. Following softer consumer price index (CPI) figures, this second wave of tame inflation data has fueled bets that the Federal Reserve might cut …
Read More »GBP/USD Surges Amid Economic Shifts, Post-PPI Data and Jobless Claims
The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3600, up over 0.47% in a single session, and at the time of writing, the pair stabilizes at 1.3588; it is still up 0.37%, driven by softening US economic data and a weakening dollar. Despite a sharp UK economic contraction, the pound has capitalized on …
Read More »Dollar Hits 2025 Low as Stocks Ease, Safe-Haven Assets Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Trade Concerns
The U.S. dollar fell to a new low for 2025 on Thursday, while global stocks eased from record highs, as a mix of rising tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the fragility of a U.S.-China trade truce prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets. The dollar, which …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip Amid Caution Over Trade Deal and Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance following the announcement of a framework trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, and amid growing tensions in the Middle East. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 260 points, or 0.6%, S&P 500 …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Amid Iran Tensions and Trade Uncertainty
Gold prices saw a sharp rise in Asian trading on Thursday, as safe-haven demand surged due to escalating concerns over potential military action with Iran and a risk-averse reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments on trade tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,374.94 per ounce, while gold futures for August …
Read More »Market Drivers: Assets Dance to CPI Data, US-China Trade Talks
Markets buzzed with activity on June 11, 2025, as assets like gold, silver, and the Canadian Dollar reacted to a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and progress in US-China trade talks. The cooling inflation figures sparked hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while a tentative trade framework eased …
Read More »Silver Stalls Near 13-Year Highs: Trade Talks, CPI Data Hold the Key
Silver prices (XAG/USD) have hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise to 13-year highs near $37.00, now hovering around $36.00, down -1.29% on the day, as markets digest easing US-China trade tensions and await critical US inflation data. The white metal’s recent surge, driven by safe-haven demand and industrial …
Read More »US-China Trade Deal: A Step Toward Stability or a Fragile Truce?
On June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a US-China trade deal as “done” via his Truth Social platform, marking a potential turning point in the tense economic relationship between the two global powers. Following marathon talks in London, negotiators have agreed on a framework to revive the Geneva Consensus, …
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