Market Update

The British Pound regained some ground on Friday after falling to a three-month low, as slower holiday trading reduced the momentum behind the US Dollar’s recent rally. Despite the rebound, Sterling remains under pressure and is heading toward a weekly decline amid ongoing market uncertainty.The GBP/USD pair moved higher during …

Key Takeaways May’s budget deficit hit £23.3 billion, up 30% year-on-year and well above the £18.5 billion forecast. Debt interest costs jumped 54% in May, with further increases expected next month. Two-month borrowing for the fiscal year is running 24% above 2025 levels, exceeding OBR forecasts. UK 15-year bond yields …

Key Takeaways Friday’s U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva were postponed after VP JD Vance scrapped his trip. Brent crude held steady near $80, up 0.31% on the day, as supply fears eased. Strait of Hormuz traffic is recovering, with 18 transits on June 17–18 — the highest of the conflict. …

Key Takeaways USD/JPY hit 161.8, closing in on 1986 levels, with traders watching for possible Japanese intervention. The dollar index gained 1% this week to a 13-month high after the Fed flagged a likely rate hike by year-end. Suspended U.S.-Iran talks added safe-haven demand for the dollar. The euro and …

Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell 2% to $62,687.6, on track for a 2.8% weekly loss. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a sixth straight week of outflows, though the pace is slowing. U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland were called off after Iran skipped sending a delegation and VP JD Vance withdrew. Ether, XRP, Solana, …

Key Takeaways The STOXX 600 rose 0.2%, with the DAX up 0.4%, CAC 40 up 0.3%, and FTSE 100 up 0.1%. Europe is on track for a second straight weekly gain, though a modest 0.6% trails Asia’s 1%+ rallies. A hawkish Fed surprise has markets pricing an 80% chance of …

Key Takeaways The U.S. Dollar Index hit its highest level since mid-May 2025, up 0.1% Friday after an 0.8% jump, on pace for a 1.2% weekly gain. A hawkish Fed signaled a possible rate hike by December, lifting Treasury yields and the greenback. Suspended U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva raised fresh …

Key Takeaways Friday’s U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva were postponed after VP JD Vance scrapped his trip. Brent crude held steady near $80, up 0.31% on the day, as supply fears eased. Strait of Hormuz traffic is recovering, with 18 transits on June 17–18 — the highest of the conflict. …

Key Takeaways Brutal weekly loss: Both benchmarks set for nearly 8% weekly declines, trading near their lowest levels since early March. Geneva talks suspended: VP Vance reportedly halted planned Geneva talks on the U.S.-Iran peace process, raising durability questions. Switzerland confirms delay: Officials said the final accord talks would not …

Key Takeaways Gold extends losses: Spot gold fell 1.8% to $4,134.86 per ounce, while gold futures slipped 2.2% to $4,152.25. Third consecutive weekly decline: On track for a 2% weekly fall despite a strong start to the week on Iran peace deal optimism. Fed hawkishness overwhelms: Nine of 19 Fed …