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June, 2025

• 20 June 2025 11:32 am

  U.K. Retail Sales Slump in May Amid Declining Food Store Sales

  

  U.K. retail sales experienced a sharp decline in May, reversing the gains made in April, with food store sales particularly hard-hit. According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday, retail sales fell by 2.7% month-on-month, following a revised 1.3% increase in April. Economists had anticipated …

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• 20 June 2025 10:26 am

  Gold Prices Fall as Risk Appetite Improves Amid U.S. Iran Decision Delay

  

  Gold prices fell in Asian trade on Friday, as a slight improvement in risk appetite, stemming from the White House’s comments suggesting that a U.S. strike on Iran over the Israel-Iran conflict was not imminent, pressured the yellow metal. The decline in gold was also influenced by hawkish remarks from …

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• 20 June 2025 9:44 am

  Oil Prices Fall on Trump’s Decision Timeline, but Weekly Gains Continue Amid Tensions

  

  Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Friday, as news of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on potential involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict was delayed for two weeks. Despite this dip, oil prices remained on track for their third straight week of gains, with geopolitical concerns in the Middle …

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• 19 June 2025 10:49 pm

  A Surprise Cut to Zero: SNB’s Risky Bet on Stability

  

  The Swiss National Bank’s unexpected decision to slash its key policy rate to 0% has left the USD/CHF pair idling near 0.8186, subdued by thin trading volumes during the U.S. Juneteenth holiday. This article argues that the SNB’s bold move, aimed at tackling disinflation and the Swiss franc’s strength, risks …

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• 19 June 2025 9:41 pm

  Explainer: Why Trump’s Push for Rate Cuts Still Clashes with Powell’s Steady Policy

  

  President Donald Trump’s relentless push for lower interest rates, driven by fiscal pressures and economic ambitions, has put him at odds with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who has held rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Trump seeks rate cuts to reduce the cost of …

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• 19 June 2025 8:38 pm

  The Pound’s Surge: A Fragile Rally Amid Economic Risks

  

  The British pound has surged since the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, sparking debates about the UK economy’s trajectory and the central bank’s next moves. This article argues that while the pound’s rally reflects confidence in the Bank’s steady hand, persistent economic risks—both domestic and global—could challenge this …

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• 19 June 2025 7:59 pm

  Geopolitical Tensions Ignite Shipping Costs and Stocks

  

  From June 13 to June 19, 2025, maritime shipping costs, prices, and stock performance surged, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Freight rates for containers and tankers soared, vessel traffic through critical routes dwindled, and shipping stocks rallied. This volatile week highlights how conflicts disrupt global trade, …

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• 19 June 2025 6:54 pm

  WTI Prices Touch Multi-Month Highs on Mideast Tensions, Supply Shocks

  

  WTI crude oil surged past the $75.00 mark on Thursday, climbing to a multi-month peak of $75.54—the highest level since late January—before settling at around $75.20, reflecting a robust gain of around 2.5% for the day. Brent crude is up 2.80%, trading at $78.85 at the time of writing. This …

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• 19 June 2025 4:08 pm

  Dollar Edges Up Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Decisions

  

  The U.S. dollar gained ground on Thursday as geopolitical risks, particularly the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, drove investors toward safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, a flurry of central bank decisions, including an unexpected rate cut from Norway, kept market participants on edge. Geopolitical Tensions Boost Dollar’s Safe-Haven Status The dollar saw a modest …

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• 19 June 2025 3:35 pm

  Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25%, Adopts Gradual Approach to Easing

  

  The Bank of England (BOE) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% on Thursday, a widely expected decision as the central bank continues to pursue a gradual approach to monetary policy easing. This decision follows the BOE’s recent cut in May, when it reduced its Bank Rate by 25 basis …

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• 19 June 2025 1:33 pm

  Bitcoin Edges Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Hawkish Fed Stance

  

  Bitcoin rose marginally on Thursday, staying within its tight trading range as growing speculation over U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict kept investors cautious. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 0.1% to $104,900.0 at 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), with prices hovering between $103,000 and $108,000 over the past week, largely driven …

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• 19 June 2025 12:30 pm

  Gold Prices Fall Amid Hawkish Fed and Geopolitical Tensions

  

  Gold prices dropped in Asian trade on Thursday as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance strengthened the U.S. dollar, putting pressure on bullion prices. Meanwhile, rising geopolitical risks, particularly the potential for U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, capped the losses in gold. Spot Gold fell 0.5% to $3,353.92 per ounce, …

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• 19 June 2025 11:31 am

  European Stocks Fall Amid U.S. Intervention Speculation in Middle East and Central Bank Focus

  

  European stocks dropped on Thursday, with investors cautious ahead of a series of central bank meetings, as renewed speculation about U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict weighed on market sentiment. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France slipped 0.7%, …

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