Market Update

Gold Retreats Amid De-escalation SignalsGold prices slide below $3,400 on Monday, with XAU/USD at $3,383, down 1.45% earlier during the North American trading session from an eight-week high of $3,452. Yet, the yellow metal has later managed to edge up +0.33% and is trading at $3,396.77 at the time of …

US Dollar Faces Continued PressureThe US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped below the 98.00 support level, reflecting persistent downward momentum. Despite rising US yields, the dollar struggles against its rivals, driven by market caution surrounding the Middle East conflict and anticipation of central bank decisions. On June 17, key US data …

The Israel-Iran conflict, ignited by strikes on June 13, 2025, has sent airlines spiraling into financial chaos. Airspace closures, surging fuel costs, and crashing stocks have gutted revenues, while energy and defense sectors ride the wave. This crisis exposes a brutal truth: geopolitical shocks can paralyze global travel overnight. Here’s …

Euro Gains as Risk Appetite ReboundsThe EUR/USD pair climbs to 1.1572 on June 16, 2025, up 0.17% from a daily low of 1.1523, recovering from a 0.25% loss last Friday when Israel-Iran hostilities escalated. Despite Iran’s fresh missile attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa, markets perceive a reduced risk of …

The Dow Jones surged 350 points on June 16, 2025, reclaiming 42,500, driven by optimism for a potential resolution to the Israel-Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s diplomatic engagements at the G-7 summit in Canada. Despite trade uncertainties and ongoing Middle East tensions, markets leaned into a risk-on mood, though …

The USD/JPY pair lingers near 144.20, with markets on high alert for the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision on June 16–17. This pivotal moment could shift the Japanese Yen’s trajectory against the US Dollar, influenced by Japan’s policy moves and global economic currents. The stark monetary policy divide …

President Donald Trump’s attendance at the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Canada on June 16, 2025, unfolds against a volatile global landscape marked by U.S. tariffs, the Israel-Iran conflict, and domestic political unrest. His calls for Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal, alongside provocative suggestions to reshape the G-7 …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday, attempting to recover some of last week’s sharp losses, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the week. As of 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose by 145 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures gained 27 …

Bitcoin firmed on Monday, recovering from a recent dip triggered by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict, which had briefly pushed the cryptocurrency to a one-week low. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.5% to $106,581.80 by 01:55 ET (05:55 GMT), after falling to $102,000 over the weekend. Broader crypto markets …

European stocks saw a modest rebound on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses as investors shook off concerns triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.3% to 546.37 points by 08:45 GMT. Kering Shares Surge on CEO Speculation Kering, the parent company of …