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June, 2025

• 25 June 2025 11:35 am

  Spain’s Economy Grows 0.6% in Q1 2025, Confirming Strong Economic Momentum

  

  Spain’s economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Wednesday. This growth figure aligns with preliminary data previously published, confirming the resilience of the Spanish economy. On an annual basis, Spain’s economy expanded by 2.8% in Q1 …

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• 25 June 2025 11:10 am

  Gold Prices Recover Slightly as Weaker Dollar Provides Some Support Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire

  

  Gold prices saw a modest uptick in Asian trade on Wednesday after suffering sharp losses in the previous session, as a weaker U.S. dollar helped to provide some relief, despite the easing of geopolitical tensions following the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Spot gold rose 0.2%, reaching $3,329.93 an ounce, …

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• 25 June 2025 1:51 am

  Japan Eyes Lifting Crypto Ban: Bitcoin ETFs and Tax Cuts in Focus

  

  Japan stands at a pivotal moment in its cryptocurrency journey, with proposed reforms signaling a bold shift toward a more progressive regulatory landscape. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has put forward changes that could transform the crypto industry, including lifting the ban on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and slashing taxes …

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• 25 June 2025 12:44 am

  EUR/USD Surges Past 1.1600 Post-Ceasefire, Hawkish Powell

  

  The EUR/USD pair has climbed 0.39%, trading near its yearly high of 1.1641, fueled by a weakening US Dollar following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This de-escalation has eased safe-haven demand for the Dollar, lifting market sentiment and pushing the US Dollar Index (DXY) down by 0.47% to weekly …

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• 25 June 2025 12:09 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Middle East Ceasefire Boosts Risk Appetite, Pressures US Dollar

  

  A tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran has sparked optimism, driving investors toward riskier assets and away from the safe-haven US Dollar. This shift has fueled a four-day decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY), which nears multi-year lows around 97.70. As market sentiment turns bullish, major currency pairs and …

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• 24 June 2025 11:29 pm

  Pharma’s Rough Ride: Why Are US Lawmakers Still Buying In?

  

  Pharma’s Rough Ride: Why Are US Lawmakers Still Buying In?Pharmaceutical stocks are having a turbulent 2025, taking a beating from President Donald Trump’s aggressive economic policies. Threats of tariffs and demands for steep price cuts have rocked the industry. Yet, financial disclosures reveal that U.S. lawmakers have poured up to …

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• 24 June 2025 10:22 pm

  How Have Powell’s Hawkish Rhetoric Rattled Key Asset Markets?

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish, measured rhetoric during his June 2025 House testimony sent gold prices tumbling, compounded by easing Middle East tensions. XAU/USD fell 1.52% to $3,315.818, reflecting a weaker US Dollar and fading safe-haven demand. Other assets, including the dollar, silver, Treasuries, and oil, also shifted. This …

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• 24 June 2025 9:04 pm

  Canada’s Inflation Holds Steady: What’s Next for the Bank of Canada?

  

  Canada’s inflation rate remained at 1.7% in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada, signaling a complex economic landscape for the Bank of Canada (BoC) as it approaches its July 30 rate decision. While the data shows progress in some areas, persistent pressures and looming tariff impacts raise questions about the …

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• 24 June 2025 8:18 pm

  Which Power, Utilities Stocks Can Beat the Heat This Summer

  

  As summer temperatures rise, so does the demand for electricity, putting the nation’s power grids to the test. This year, the challenge appears even greater, with anticipated electricity demand projected to increase by 10 gigawatts (GW) compared to last year—more than double the increase seen between 2023 and 2024. While …

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• 24 June 2025 7:37 pm

  US Dollar Declines Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire

  

  The US Dollar faces downward pressure as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran shifts market sentiment, overshadowing hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, has slipped below 98.00, trading near 97.65, just above its June low …

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• 24 June 2025 5:27 pm

  Fed Chair Powell Maintains Wait-and-See Approach on Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that the central bank is prepared to keep interest rates unchanged for the time being while closely monitoring economic developments, according to his prepared remarks for the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. Powell noted that the U.S. economy is in a …

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• 24 June 2025 5:00 pm

  Canada’s Inflation Holds Steady in May, Exceeding Monthly Expectations

  

  Inflation in Canada, measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained stable at 1.7% year-over-year in May, in line with market expectations, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.6%, marking a recovery from the 0.1% decline reported …

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• 24 June 2025 3:26 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Trump’s Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announcement, Oil Prices Ease

  

  U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, offering investors some much-needed relief after 12 days of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement calmed market jitters that had weighed on global risk assets and stoked inflation fears. …

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