Market Update

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, pausing after Tuesday’s sharp gains as traders digested news of a proposed U.S.-China trade framework and awaited more clarity on both the deal and upcoming U.S. inflation data. As of 02:08 ET (06:08 GMT), Bitcoin remained unchanged at $109,559.20, hovering just below the record …

European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of the recently concluded U.S.-China trade talks and braced for key inflation data out of the U.S. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged down by 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. court upheld former President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, tempering market enthusiasm over recent progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. Spot gold gained 0.6%, reaching $3,341.03 per ounce, while August gold futures climbed by the same …

The energy market on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surge to a two-month high of $66.64 before retreating to $65.18, down 0.70%, while Brent crude hit $68.00 but settled at $67.03, down 0.62%. Natural gas faced pressure, sliding 2.13% toward $3.50. Optimism from US-China …

The US Dollar edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding from a weak start to the week, buoyed by cautious optimism surrounding US-China trade talks in London and anticipation for Wednesday’s critical US inflation data. Markets remain on edge, with the potential for these events to reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy …

The USD/JPY pair, up 0.25% at 144.95, clings to support above 144.90 as markets grapple with US-China trade talks and await Wednesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. A hawkish tilt from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda curbs Yen weakness, while trade optimism and interest rate expectations keep the …

Markets in June 2025 face a liquidity squeeze that’s reshaping how traders operate. U.S. Treasury yields have spiked to 4.7%, driven by inflation fears and tariff talks, tightening conditions in bond markets. Recent data shows trading volumes in Treasury futures dropping 15% since May, signaling hesitation among participants. This isn’t …