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A Shift in U.S. Policy?President Donald Trump recently hinted at the possibility of engaging in direct talks with Iran, a move that could reshape the volatile dynamics of the Middle East. During a press interaction, Trump revealed he would hold a meeting within the hour to address the ongoing Iran-Israel …

On Wednesday, following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting, Chair Jerome Powell stated, “Inflation is progressing well, with a slight uptick. We expect to see further improvement.”He added, “It takes time to see higher inflation in goods prices due to tariffs and …

The Federal Reserve’s official interest rate projections (Dot Plot) indicate the possibility of reducing interest rates by 50 basis points through two 25-basis-point cuts in 2025, bringing rates down to 4.0%.The projections further suggest two additional 25-basis-point cuts in 2026, stabilizing rates at 3.5%.Additionally, a further 50-basis-point reduction is anticipated …

The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the interest rate at the conclusion of its June 2025 meeting, within the range of 4.25% – 4.50%, aligning with expectations.

Despite recent market volatility and geopolitical concerns, market expectations suggest that NVIDIA’s stock still has significant upside potential. The leading chipmaker’s stock could see substantial gains, fueled by the early stages of the AI revolution.Investor optimism surrounding NVIDIA is largely driven by the unprecedented demand for its Blackwell processors, which …

The U.S. dollar weakened at the start of Wall Street trading, influenced by expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain steady interest rates, coupled with an improved risk appetite in financial markets on Wednesday. This shift was driven by economic data and statements from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the …

The S&P 500 rose by approximately 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite increased by roughly 0.5%.The uptick followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Iran’s willingness to negotiate, boosting hopes for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.U.S. equity markets also received …

Nippon Steel Corporation (TSE: 5401) has successfully finalized its acquisition of United States Steel (NYSE: X) in a deal valued at approximately $14.9 billion, the companies announced on Wednesday. This strategic acquisition creates a “world-leading steelmaker,” combining the strengths of both companies in the global steel market. Terms of the …

New applications for unemployment insurance in the United States dropped to 245K for the week ending June 14, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday. This figure matched initial estimates and was a decrease from the previous week’s revised tally of 250K (revised from 248K). The report …

Bitcoin extended its recent losses on Wednesday, as the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict continued to weigh on investor sentiment and quash risk appetite. The broader cryptocurrency market also retreated, with few signs of deescalation in the conflict. Traders were also focused on potential U.S. intervention following President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric …