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Pound Retreats as Inflation Cools, While Strong US Data Revives Dollar Strength

The British Pound came under pressure on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected inflation data prompted investors to scale back expectations for additional interest rate increases from the Bank of England. The shift in sentiment weighed on Sterling, allowing the US Dollar to regain momentum after a series of encouraging economic reports from …

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U.S. Retail Sales Beat Forecasts in May, Rising 0.6% as Consumers Defy Iran War Headwinds

Key Takeaways Sales beat expectations: U.S. retail sales rose to $763.7 billion in May, exceeding the 0.5% growth forecast. Prior month revised: April’s reading came in at a 0.5% expansion. Strong annual growth: Retail sales were up 6.9% year-on-year in May. Retail trade outperforms: Retail trade sales specifically rose 1.0% …

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Eurozone CPI Hits 3.2% as Energy Prices Surge 10.8%: Iran Deal Offers Potential Relief After ECB’s First Hike Since 2023

Key Takeaways Headline CPI accelerates: Eurozone annual inflation rose to 3.2% in May from 3.0% in April — in line with expectations. Monthly pace slows: Month-on-month CPI eased to 0.1% from 1.0% — as anticipated — offering some comfort. Energy the key driver: Annual energy prices surged 10.8% — matching …

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Dollar Arrests 4-Day Slide as Markets Freeze Ahead of Warsh’s Fed Debut: Iran Deal Shifts Focus to Central Bank Trajectories

Key Takeaways Dollar stabilizes: The DXY traded largely flat at 99.55 — near a 10-day low — ending its four-session losing streak. Euro stalls: EUR/USD hovered near one-week highs at 1.16 after flatling as traders awaited the Fed. No large bets placed: Currency desks are holding back ahead of the …

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UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% in May, Beating Forecasts: Iran Peace Deal Sparks Hopes of Peak Passing as BoE Holds Tomorrow

Key Takeaways CPI steady at 2.8%: UK inflation was unchanged from April’s 13-month low — well below the 3.0% forecast by economists and the BoE’s own 3.3% projection. Sterling weakens slightly: The pound dipped against the dollar following the softer-than-expected print. Gilt yields fall: UK government bond yields dropped to …

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Gold Pauses After Four-Day Rally as Fed Decision Looms: World Gold Council Survey Shows Central Banks Buying More

Key Takeaways Gold steadies: Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $4,327.56 per ounce, while gold futures ticked 0.2% lower to $4,347.26 — pausing after four straight sessions of gains. Rebounding from depths: Bullion has recovered significantly from recent multi-month lows near $4,000 per ounce. Iran deal the catalyst: The peace …

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