Silver (XAG/USD) has staged a strong recovery, climbing past $36.00 after hitting a five-day low of $35.46. This rebound, driven by a sharp decline in the US Dollar to a three-year low, signals robust bullish momentum. Trading at $36.30 with a 0.25% daily gain late in Thursday’s North American session, …
Read More »US Stocks Defy Geopolitical Tensions as Producer Prices Ease
US stock markets climbed on Thursday, shrugging off geopolitical uncertainties as softer-than-expected producer price data fueled optimism for Federal Reserve rate cuts by year-end 2025. Lower borrowing costs typically create a favorable environment for corporate growth, boosting stock performance and attracting investors. This upward momentum persisted despite trade and geopolitical …
Read More »Gold Prices Aim At $3,400: Middle East Tensions and US Economic Signals Drive Rally
Gold prices surged to $3,386 on June 12, 2025, approaching the $3,400 mark as softer US economic data and escalating Middle East tensions fuel market dynamics. A weakening US dollar, cooling inflation, and persistent labor market softness have intensified expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while geopolitical risks bolster gold’s …
Read More »Dollar Falls as Soft PPI Data Stokes Rate Cut Hopes
The U.S. Dollar tumbled on June 12, 2025, dropping to 98.00 on the U.S. Dollar Index after May’s U.S. producer price index (PPI) data missed market expectations. Following softer consumer price index (CPI) figures, this second wave of tame inflation data has fueled bets that the Federal Reserve might cut …
Read More »GBP/USD Surges Amid Economic Shifts, Post-PPI Data and Jobless Claims
The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3600, up over 0.47% in a single session, and at the time of writing, the pair stabilizes at 1.3588; it is still up 0.37%, driven by softening US economic data and a weakening dollar. Despite a sharp UK economic contraction, the pound has capitalized on …
Read More »Trump’s Shadow Looms Over Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch
Tesla’s robotaxi service, slated for a late June 2025 debut in Austin, Texas, promises to reshape urban travel. Starting with 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles in a geofenced zone, the service will use remote teleoperators to ensure safety. By June 28, a Tesla may autonomously deliver itself from factory …
Read More »U.S. Producer Prices Rise in May, Dollar Weakens Amid Trade Uncertainty
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that Producer Prices increased by 2.6% in May compared to the same month last year, in line with forecasts but slightly higher than April’s 2.4% growth. When excluding the volatile food and energy sectors, core prices rose by 3.0% …
Read More »Dollar Hits 2025 Low as Stocks Ease, Safe-Haven Assets Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Trade Concerns
The U.S. dollar fell to a new low for 2025 on Thursday, while global stocks eased from record highs, as a mix of rising tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the fragility of a U.S.-China trade truce prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets. The dollar, which …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip Amid Caution Over Trade Deal and Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance following the announcement of a framework trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, and amid growing tensions in the Middle East. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 260 points, or 0.6%, S&P 500 …
Read More »Britain’s Economy Slows Sharply in April Amid Tariff Impact and Tax Break End
Britain’s economy faced a significant slowdown in April, as official data released on Thursday showed a larger-than-expected 0.3% contraction in gross domestic output compared to March, marking the biggest monthly drop since October 2023. This decline followed a 0.2% growth in March and exceeded the 0.1% fall forecasted in a …
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