Market Analysis

June, 2025

  • 17 June 2025 3:10 am

    Gold Holds Firm, But Below $3,400 as Middle East Tensions Ease and Fed Looms

    Gold Retreats Amid De-escalation SignalsGold prices slide below $3,400 on Monday, with XAU/USD at $3,383, down 1.45% earlier during the North American trading session from an eight-week high of $3,452. Yet, the yellow metal has later managed to edge up +0.33% and is trading at $3,396.77 at the time of …

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  • 17 June 2025 1:21 am

    Market Drivers – US Session: BoJ Meeting and Key Data in Focus

    US Dollar Faces Continued PressureThe US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped below the 98.00 support level, reflecting persistent downward momentum. Despite rising US yields, the dollar struggles against its rivals, driven by market caution surrounding the Middle East conflict and anticipation of central bank decisions. On June 17, key US data …

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  • 17 June 2025 12:35 am

    Airlines Crash Amid Geopolitical Storm Hitting Stocks and Revenues

    The Israel-Iran conflict, ignited by strikes on June 13, 2025, has sent airlines spiraling into financial chaos. Airspace closures, surging fuel costs, and crashing stocks have gutted revenues, while energy and defense sectors ride the wave. This crisis exposes a brutal truth: geopolitical shocks can paralyze global travel overnight. Here’s …

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  • 16 June 2025 11:21 pm

    EUR/USD Rises Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Policy Watch

    Euro Gains as Risk Appetite ReboundsThe EUR/USD pair climbs to 1.1572 on June 16, 2025, up 0.17% from a daily low of 1.1523, recovering from a 0.25% loss last Friday when Israel-Iran hostilities escalated. Despite Iran’s fresh missile attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa, markets perceive a reduced risk of …

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  • 16 June 2025 10:11 pm

    Dow Jones Rises on Hopes Geopolitical De-escalation, G-7 Diplomacy

    The Dow Jones surged 350 points on June 16, 2025, reclaiming 42,500, driven by optimism for a potential resolution to the Israel-Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s diplomatic engagements at the G-7 summit in Canada. Despite trade uncertainties and ongoing Middle East tensions, markets leaned into a risk-on mood, though …

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  • 16 June 2025 8:41 pm

    USD/JPY Steady as Bank of Japan’s Policy Decision Looms

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    The USD/JPY pair lingers near 144.20, with markets on high alert for the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision on June 16–17. This pivotal moment could shift the Japanese Yen’s trajectory against the US Dollar, influenced by Japan’s policy moves and global economic currents. The stark monetary policy divide …

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  • 16 June 2025 7:14 pm

    Trump Pushes Iran Talks, Proposes G-7 Expansion Amid Global Strains

    President Donald Trump’s attendance at the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Canada on June 16, 2025, unfolds against a volatile global landscape marked by U.S. tariffs, the Israel-Iran conflict, and domestic political unrest. His calls for Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal, alongside provocative suggestions to reshape the G-7 …

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  • 16 June 2025 3:56 pm

    U.S. Stock Index Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting and G7 Summit

    U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday, attempting to recover some of last week’s sharp losses, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the week. As of 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose by 145 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures gained 27 …

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  • 16 June 2025 2:51 pm

    Bitcoin Recovers Amid Israel-Iran Tensions and Fed Meeting Expectations

    Bitcoin firmed on Monday, recovering from a recent dip triggered by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict, which had briefly pushed the cryptocurrency to a one-week low. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.5% to $106,581.80 by 01:55 ET (05:55 GMT), after falling to $102,000 over the weekend. Broader crypto markets …

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  • 16 June 2025 1:48 pm

    European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Kering Soars on CEO Speculation

    European stocks saw a modest rebound on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses as investors shook off concerns triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.3% to 546.37 points by 08:45 GMT. Kering Shares Surge on CEO Speculation Kering, the parent company of …

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  • 16 June 2025 12:56 pm

    Gold Prices Dip Slightly Amid Strong Dollar and Profit-Taking, Supported by Israel-Iran Conflict

    Gold prices experienced a slight pullback in Asian trade on Monday, with a stronger dollar weighing on the yellow metal. Despite the minor drop, gold remained supported by haven demand stemming from the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Spot gold fell by 0.1% to $3,427.78 per ounce, while August gold futures dropped …

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  • 16 June 2025 12:03 pm

    Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict, Focus on U.S. Intervention

    Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, extending a recent rally sparked by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The ongoing tensions have raised concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil. Brent oil …

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  • 16 June 2025 3:15 am

    Weekly Recap: US Markets Stand Firm Amid Geopolitical Chaos, Economic and Policy Storms

    The U.S. dollar strengthens markedly in June 2025, with the Dollar Index rising to 98.14 from 97.62, propelled by a flight to safety following Israel’s June 13 airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, including Natanz and Tehran command centers. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats, targeting major trading partners …

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