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June, 2025

• 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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• 19 June 2025 10:06 am

  Oil Prices Fall Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Stronger Dollar

  

  Oil prices fell in volatile trading on Thursday as market participants weighed the likelihood of U.S. involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, while a stronger dollar provided resistance to recent gains in crude prices. Initially, oil prices dropped as much as 1% during early Asian trade, but the losses were …

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• 19 June 2025 3:12 am

  Policy Decision Preview: GBP/USD Holds Firm as BoE Decision Looms

  

  The BoE is expected to hold its base rate at 4.25% on June 19, 2025, reflecting a cautious stance amid conflicting economic signals. UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, driven by lower air fares and petrol prices, but food inflation surged to 4.4%, fueled by …

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• 19 June 2025 2:47 am

  Trump’s “Stupid” Jab at Powell: Tariffs Clash with Fed’s Patient Strategy

  

  The U.S. economy is a powder keg, with President Donald Trump’s 10% “Liberation Day” tariffs, launched in April 2025, igniting global trade tensions and inflation fears. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom Trump publicly called “stupid” for not slashing rates, is holding firm, keeping interest rates at 4.25%–4.50% for …

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• 19 June 2025 1:21 am

  Powell: Uncertainty Peaked in April, Now Easing

  

  Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, recently noted that economic uncertainty surged in April 2025 before beginning to subside. This shift frames the Fed’s upcoming decisions, particularly as the September meeting approaches. With inflation poised to climb and labor market dynamics shifting, the Fed’s path demands scrutiny. Here’s why …

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• 19 June 2025 12:49 am

  US Dollar Rebounds After Powell’s Remarks

  

  The U.S. dollar staged a comeback after a turbulent day following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. This resilience sparks a broader conversation about the Fed’s cautious approach, the economy’s strength, and what lies ahead for global markets. The dollar’s recovery reflects not just market mechanics but a deeper trust …

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• 19 June 2025 12:02 am

  Trump Signals Potential Iran Talks Amid Mideast Tensions

  

  A Shift in U.S. Policy?President Donald Trump recently hinted at the possibility of engaging in direct talks with Iran, a move that could reshape the volatile dynamics of the Middle East. During a press interaction, Trump revealed he would hold a meeting within the hour to address the ongoing Iran-Israel …

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• 18 June 2025 11:09 pm

  Fed Chair Confirms Positive U.S. Inflation Outlook

  

  On Wednesday, following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting, Chair Jerome Powell stated, “Inflation is progressing well, with a slight uptick. We expect to see further improvement.”He added, “It takes time to see higher inflation in goods prices due to tariffs and …

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• 18 June 2025 10:20 pm

  Federal Reserve Projects Two Rate Cuts in 2025

  

  The Federal Reserve’s official interest rate projections (Dot Plot) indicate the possibility of reducing interest rates by 50 basis points through two 25-basis-point cuts in 2025, bringing rates down to 4.0%.The projections further suggest two additional 25-basis-point cuts in 2026, stabilizing rates at 3.5%.Additionally, a further 50-basis-point reduction is anticipated …

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