Silver prices (XAG/USD) have hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise to 13-year highs near $37.00, now hovering around $36.00, down -1.29% on the day, as markets digest easing US-China trade tensions and await critical US inflation data. The white metal’s recent surge, driven by safe-haven demand and industrial …
Read More »US-China Trade Deal: A Step Toward Stability or a Fragile Truce?
On June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a US-China trade deal as “done” via his Truth Social platform, marking a potential turning point in the tense economic relationship between the two global powers. Following marathon talks in London, negotiators have agreed on a framework to revive the Geneva Consensus, …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge on Cooling US Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices climbed modestly on Wednesday, with XAU/USD trading near $3,341.75, up up+0.55% after briefly touching $3,360. The uptick follows a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May, which has fueled expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts as early as September. This development, coupled with ongoing US-China trade …
Read More »EUR/USD Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.1500
EUR/USD has accelerated its upward climb, nearing weekly highs hovering around 1.15, exactly trading at 1.1495, up +0.66% at the time of writing, driven by a significant pullback in the US Dollar. The Greenback’s weakness intensified after May’s US CPI data fell short of expectations, dampening investor confidence. Additionally, the …
Read More »Dow Jones Surges Past 43,000 Amid CPI Data, Trade Talks Progress
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has climbed above 43,000 for the first time since February, driven by encouraging economic developments. Cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for May and progress in U.S.-China trade talks have fueled investor optimism, pushing the index to a 14-week high. This milestone raises …
Read More »Supply Outlook: EU Eyes Russian Imports, and US Inventories Signal Market Shift
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude oil production is projected to decrease by 50,000 barrels per day in 2026, falling to 13.37 million b/d, marking the first yearly drop since 2021. The 2025 production growth estimate remains steady at 210,000 b/d. This reduction is attributed to a …
Read More »Stock Movers: Tesla, GameStop, and Beyond
Tesla’s Surge Sparks Electric Vehicle OptimismTesla’s stock climbed significantly in premarket trading on June 11, 2025, driven by strong investor confidence in its growth trajectory. Recent data highlights Tesla’s robust delivery numbers and advancements in autonomous driving technology, fueling optimism about its market dominance. Despite concerns over valuation, the company’s …
Read More »Trade Optimism, Shrinking Inventories Fuel Oil Prices Rally
WTI crude oil prices have climbed above $65.00, marking a significant 2% intraday gain as of June 11, 2025. This surge stems from renewed optimism in US-China trade negotiations and a sharper-than-expected decline in US oil inventories. These factors signal stronger demand and tighter supply, driving market momentum. What does …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly in May, Misses Expectations and Pressures Dollar
Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.4% year-over-year in May, up slightly from 2.3% in April, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the figure came in just below market expectations of 2.5%. Core …
Read More »Wall Street Futures Edge Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. CPI Report and Scrutinize U.S.-China Trade Framework
U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower early Wednesday, as investor enthusiasm over a newly proposed U.S.-China trade framework faded and attention shifted to critical U.S. inflation data due later in the day. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures dropped 50 points (−0.1%) S&P 500 Futures fell …
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