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The US Senate passed President Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” marking a significant milestone in his administration’s economic agenda. The 940-page bill, which narrowly cleared procedural hurdles over the weekend, survived a contentious “vote-a-rama” session to secure approval. Combining sweeping tax cuts, spending …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) staged a recovery after hitting its lowest level since February 2022 at 96.38, climbing to around 96.85 during the American session, buoyed by stronger-than-expected US economic data. The ISM Manufacturing PMI and JOLTS Job Openings reports exceeded forecasts, easing some of the bearish pressure that …

The EUR/USD currency pair surged to a multi-year high of 1.1830, its strongest level since September 2021, before retreating slightly as robust US economic data bolstered the US Dollar. The Eurozone’s stabilizing inflation, with headline CPI reaching the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target and core inflation steady at 2.3%, …

On July 1, 2025, the picturesque town of Sintra, Portugal, became the epicenter of global economic discourse as the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on Central Banking brought together some of the world’s most influential central bankers. Among them were Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, Christine Lagarde, President …

On July 1, 2025, at 5:55 PM EEST, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda provided critical insights into Japan’s economic landscape during a panel discussion at the European Central Bank’s Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal. Addressing an audience of global financial leaders, economists, and policymakers, Ueda stated …

1. Oil Price MovementsOil prices saw slight gains on Tuesday as market participants evaluated expectations of an OPEC+ output hike announcement for August, along with ongoing trade negotiations. At 1133 GMT, Brent crude was up by 54 cents, or 0.8%, trading at $67.28 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

1. Market Overview and Trade SentimentU.S. stock futures slipped on Tuesday, retreating from recent record highs as investors digested the latest headlines on trade and fiscal policy. At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures fell 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 0.2%. …

Global Market Caution Amid U.S. Trade Negotiations European stocks traded cautiously on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of the Trump administration’s looming July 9 tariff deadline and the release of crucial inflation data. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany gained 0.1%, the CAC 40 …

Gold Surges as Safe-Haven Demand Increases Gold prices saw a notable increase in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by heightened safe-haven demand due to rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and concerns over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff deadline. Spot gold rose 0.8%, reaching $3,328.71 per ounce, while Gold Futures …

UK house prices dropped by 0.8% in June, marking the biggest monthly decline in more than two years, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide. This drop was sharper than the forecasted 0.2% increase, highlighting a cooling in the housing market. The decline is attributed to the ending of a …