Market Update

European stocks dropped on Thursday, with investors cautious ahead of a series of central bank meetings, as renewed speculation about U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict weighed on market sentiment. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France slipped 0.7%, …

Oil prices fell in volatile trading on Thursday as market participants weighed the likelihood of U.S. involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, while a stronger dollar provided resistance to recent gains in crude prices. Initially, oil prices dropped as much as 1% during early Asian trade, but the losses were …

The BoE is expected to hold its base rate at 4.25% on June 19, 2025, reflecting a cautious stance amid conflicting economic signals. UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, driven by lower air fares and petrol prices, but food inflation surged to 4.4%, fueled by …

The U.S. economy is a powder keg, with President Donald Trump’s 10% “Liberation Day” tariffs, launched in April 2025, igniting global trade tensions and inflation fears. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom Trump publicly called “stupid” for not slashing rates, is holding firm, keeping interest rates at 4.25%–4.50% for …

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, recently noted that economic uncertainty surged in April 2025 before beginning to subside. This shift frames the Fed’s upcoming decisions, particularly as the September meeting approaches. With inflation poised to climb and labor market dynamics shifting, the Fed’s path demands scrutiny. Here’s why …

The U.S. dollar staged a comeback after a turbulent day following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. This resilience sparks a broader conversation about the Fed’s cautious approach, the economy’s strength, and what lies ahead for global markets. The dollar’s recovery reflects not just market mechanics but a deeper trust …

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.