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Stronger Inflation Revives Demand for the US DollarThe US Dollar strengthened on Wednesday after fresh inflation data showed that price pressures in the United States remain higher than expected. The latest figures reinforced market expectations that interest rates could remain elevated for a longer period, boosting demand for the greenback …

Stocks Slide as Investors React to Inflation and Geopolitical RisksU.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday as investors digested a stronger-than-expected inflation report and growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The combination of rising price pressures and renewed concerns about the Iran conflict triggered broad selling across Wall Street, …

Bitcoin Struggles as Investors Shift Toward Safer AssetsBitcoin remained under pressure this week as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation concerns, and weakening demand across cryptocurrency markets. The world’s largest digital asset slipped toward the critical $60,000 level, extending a recent decline that has weighed on sentiment throughout …

The euro traded in a narrow range on Thursday as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s latest policy announcement. Market participants largely expect policymakers to raise interest rates again as they continue efforts to contain inflation across the Eurozone. Despite expectations of tighter monetary policy, traders have remained cautious ahead …

Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with U.S. crude climbing more than 2% as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a sharp decline in U.S. oil inventories fueled concerns about global supply availability.West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose to around $89 per barrel, recovering strongly after recent volatility. The …

U.S. Inflation Figures Weigh on Gold as Markets Scale Back Expectations for Interest Rate CutsGold prices tumbled more than 3% on Wednesday after the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed inflation remains elevated, strengthening expectations that interest rates could stay higher for longer.The precious metal fell to around …

OpenAI has officially begun the process that could lead to one of the most significant stock market debuts in the history of artificial intelligence. The company behind ChatGPT has confidentially filed the paperwork required to prepare for an initial public offering (IPO), signaling its intention to eventually enter public markets.The …

Key Takeaways Headline CPI accelerates: Annual consumer prices rose 4.2% in May — up from 3.8% in April and the hottest reading since April 2023. In line with expectations: The print matched forecasts, offering no major surprise to markets. Monthly CPI cools slightly: Month-on-month inflation eased to 0.5% from 0.6% …

Key Takeaways CPI at 3-year high: Annual U.S. consumer inflation rose to 4.2% in May — the highest reading since 2023. In line with expectations: The print matched market forecasts of 4.2%. Energy shock the driver: Iran war-driven fuel costs continue to be the primary force pushing prices higher. Fed …

Key Takeaways Oil rebounds sharply: Brent rose 1.7% to $93.03 per barrel, while WTI climbed 2.0% to $89.96 — recovering from Tuesday’s 3% slide to seven-week lows. Trump loses patience: The president warned Iran has “taken too long” to negotiate and “will have to pay the price.” Escalatory rhetoric: Trump …