The U.S. dollar weakened at the start of Wall Street trading, influenced by expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain steady interest rates, coupled with an improved risk appetite in financial markets on Wednesday. This shift was driven by economic data and statements from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the …
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Bitcoin Struggles Amid Risk-Off Sentiment and Trade Uncertainty
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U.S. Dollar Weakens Amid Fiscal Worries and Trade Uncertainty
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Oil Prices Fall Amid Easing Supply Concerns and OPEC+ Production Hike Expectations
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Gold Climbs as Dollar Stumbles on Trade Fears
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Treasury Yields Fall: Job Data Fears Drive Rate Cut Bets
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Market Analysis
June, 2025
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18 June 2025 7:23 pm
U.S. Stocks Climb on Hopes of Geopolitical De-escalation Ahead of Fed Decision
The S&P 500 rose by approximately 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite increased by roughly 0.5%.The uptick followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Iran’s willingness to negotiate, boosting hopes for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.U.S. equity markets also received …
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18 June 2025 5:30 pm
Nippon Steel Finalizes $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel Corporation (TSE: 5401) has successfully finalized its acquisition of United States Steel (NYSE: X) in a deal valued at approximately $14.9 billion, the companies announced on Wednesday. This strategic acquisition creates a “world-leading steelmaker,” combining the strengths of both companies in the global steel market. Terms of the …
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18 June 2025 4:47 pm
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Fall as Dollar Weakens Ahead of FOMC Decision
New applications for unemployment insurance in the United States dropped to 245K for the week ending June 14, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday. This figure matched initial estimates and was a decrease from the previous week’s revised tally of 250K (revised from 248K). The report …
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18 June 2025 3:59 pm
Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Fall Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Focus
Bitcoin extended its recent losses on Wednesday, as the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict continued to weigh on investor sentiment and quash risk appetite. The broader cryptocurrency market also retreated, with few signs of deescalation in the conflict. Traders were also focused on potential U.S. intervention following President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric …
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18 June 2025 2:32 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await Fed Decision and Assess Israel-Iran Conflict
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as traders evaluated the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and braced for the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later in the day. At 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained 100 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures rose 20 points, or 0.3%, …
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18 June 2025 12:47 pm
European Stocks Steady Amid Israel-Iran Tensions and Fed Meeting
European stocks steadied on Wednesday as investors remained cautious, closely monitoring the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and awaiting the conclusion of the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany dropped 0.1%, while the CAC 40 in France gained 0.2%, and the FTSE …
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18 June 2025 11:13 am
Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Rising Tensions and Fed Decision
Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day. Safe-haven demand was supported by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict and concerns about potential U.S. military involvement. Spot gold remained unchanged at $3,388.25 per …
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18 June 2025 9:54 am
Oil Prices Steady Amid Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Inventory Data Provides Support
Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Wednesday after surging over 4% the previous session, driven by concerns about potential supply disruptions due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and an unexpected draw in U.S. oil inventories. Brent oil futures for August fell slightly to $76.40 per barrel, while West Texas …
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18 June 2025 2:29 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar rallies as war drums beat louder in the Middle East
Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar rallies as war drums beat louder in the Middle East Dollar Rallies Amid Middle East Tensions Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East has taken center stage, driving a surge in the US Dollar (USD) as investors seek safe-haven assets. The escalating conflict between Israel …
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18 June 2025 1:51 am
Gold Struggles to Shine Again Amid Middle East Turmoil
Gold is reclaiming its allure as a safe-haven asset, sparkling at the start of Tuesday’s trading session. The precious metal’s resurgence is fueled by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have roared back to the forefront, extinguishing hopes of a swift de-escalation between Iran and Israel. The conflict, …
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18 June 2025 12:55 am
Sterling Slips as Dollar Strengthens Amid Global Tensions
The British pound weakened against the U.S. dollar on June 17, 2025, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a broader retreat from risk in global financial markets. Escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, marked by Iran’s bombing of an Israeli intelligence facility and Israel’s reported killing …
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17 June 2025 11:50 pm
Dollar/Yen Rises Amid Anticipation of Fed Decision
The dollar/yen pair climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by a stronger U.S. dollar, which gained from a sharp decline in risk appetite across global financial markets as fighting between Iran and Israel persisted.The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its interest rate at 0.5%, aligning with market expectations and resulting in a …
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