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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Matches Forecasts in May: Core PCE at 3.4% as Oil Price Slump Eases Future Pressure

Key Takeaways Core PCE in line: The core personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.3% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year in May — matching economist estimates. Core ticks up slightly: Both the monthly and annual core readings edged above April’s figures, but without a negative surprise. Headline PCE beats: The headline …

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Gold Breaks Below $4,000 for First Time Since November: Down 30% From January Record as Fed Tightening Bets Crush Bullion

Key Takeaways Gold breaches $4,000: Spot gold slipped 0.5% to $3,978.60 per ounce — hovering at its lowest in more than seven months after breaking below the key psychological level Wednesday for the first time since November 2025. Gold futures near $4,000: U.S. gold futures edged 0.4% lower to $3,993.80. …

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Oil Slides Below Pre-War Levels as Hormuz Flows Near Normal: 20 Million Barrels Transited in 24 Hours Under Military Protection

Key Takeaways Four-day losing streak: Brent fell 0.5% to $73.38 per barrel, while WTI edged down 0.3% to $70.14 — both near pre-war levels. Brent at February 27 low: The global benchmark touched its lowest level since the day before the U.S.-Iran conflict began. Prior session’s 4% crash: Wednesday’s sharp …

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Oil Slump Sparks Bond Rally as Inflation Fears Fade and Markets Eye Fed Outlook

U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped calm inflation concerns and improved investor sentiment across financial markets.The drop followed signs of easing tensions around one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, reducing fears of major disruptions to global oil supplies. As concerns over …

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Ahead of Looming PCE, Investors Turn Attention to Key Inflation Data

The US Dollar strengthened sharply on Wednesday, climbing to its highest level in a year as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched inflation report that could shape expectations for interest rates and the broader economic outlook.Financial markets are focused on upcoming US inflation figures, which are expected to …

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Pound Under Pressure as Political Turmoil and Weak Economic Data Shake Confidence

The British Pound came under renewed pressure on Wednesday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, triggering fresh political uncertainty at a time when the UK economy is already showing signs of strain. Investors reacted cautiously to the surprise leadership change, with markets now focusing on the upcoming contest …

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Why It Matters: EU Poised to Reform Banks, Unlock Billions in Investment

The European Union is preparing a major overhaul of its banking sector, with new legislation expected in early 2027 aimed at removing long-standing barriers between national banking markets and unlocking billions of euros in investment across the bloc.According to a draft European Commission report, European policymakers believe the current banking …

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Euro Slides for a Third Day as Stronger Dollar Overshadows German Recovery Signs

The Euro extended its losses against the US Dollar for a third consecutive session as growing expectations of further US interest rate increases continued to strengthen the Dollar and weigh on the common European currency.Investor sentiment has increasingly shifted in favor of the Dollar following recent signals that US policymakers …

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