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June, 2025

• 27 June 2025 9:31 am

  Oil Prices Set for Steep Weekly Decline Despite Ceasefire, Supply Concerns Ease

  

  Oil prices edged higher on Friday, but remained on track for their largest weekly decline since March 2023, as market concerns over supply disruptions from the Israel-Iran conflict dissipated. The absence of significant impact on global oil flows led to the evaporation of any risk premium that had previously supported …

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• 27 June 2025 1:22 am

  Transatlantic Tensions: Macron Warns of Europe’s Tariff Retaliation Against US Companies

  

  French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Europe would counter a proposed 10% US tariff with equivalent levies on American firms. This bold stance highlights mounting friction between European leaders and the US, as markets reacted with the EUR/USD falling 0.18% to 1.1682. Macron’s warning signals Europe’s readiness to protect its …

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• 27 June 2025 12:20 am

  Gold Prices Retreat Despite Dollar Weakness: What’s Next?

  

  Gold prices linger below $3,320, unable to capitalize on a weakened US Dollar and declining Treasury yields. Robust US economic data and looming Federal Reserve leadership changes introduce uncertainty, capping the metal’s upward momentum. This article explores why gold struggles to rally, what factors are at play, and what lies …

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• 26 June 2025 11:10 pm

  Banxico’s Bold Move: Rates Slashed to 8%

  

  On June 26, 2025, the Banco de Mexico (Banxico) lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 8%, aligning with market expectations. The decision, however, saw dissent from Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath, who advocated maintaining rates at 8.5%. This cut reflects Banxico’s response to a complex economic landscape, …

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• 26 June 2025 10:40 pm

  US Bond Yields Slide on Fed Leadership Uncertainty, Dollar/Yen Tracks the Trend

  

  U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday, with 10-year notes dropping to 4.258% from previous 4.292%. The decline followed reports that President Donald Trump is exploring replacements for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This speculation has sparked concerns about a potential shift in monetary policy, unsettling markets. Yields fluctuated during the …

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• 26 June 2025 9:51 pm

  A New Fed Chair on the Horizon As Risks Loom

  

  A potential shake-up in Federal Reserve leadership under President Donald Trump has sparked a surge in financial markets, raising questions about the future of U.S. monetary policy. Speculation about replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term extends to May 2026, has fueled optimism for a more dovish approach, with …

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• 26 June 2025 9:17 pm

  US Stocks Soar Amid Speculation on Powell Replacement, Upbeat Data

  

  US stocks continued their upward climb during Thursday’s trading session, with the S&P 500 rising approximately 0.4%, nearing record highs. Fueled by speculation about replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and positive economic data, the market saw robust gains.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced by about 0.5%, outperforming its previous session, …

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• 26 June 2025 8:37 pm

  Asian Markets Rebound: A New Era of Optimism

  

  A Remarkable RecoveryAsian markets have staged a striking comeback from the turmoil of April 2025, shrugging off fears of a trade war sparked by U.S. tariffs. MSCI’s Asia equities index has surged 25% to a four-year high, while a regional currency gauge hit its strongest level since October. This rally, …

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• 26 June 2025 7:58 pm

  Chip Industry’s Looming Talent Crisis Threatens Growth

  

  A Million Workers Short by 2030The semiconductor industry faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, with projections estimating a global deficit of one million professionals by 2030. In the US, the Semiconductor Industry Association forecasts a shortfall of 67,000 workers, while Europe could lack over 100,000 engineers, and the Asia-Pacific …

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• 26 June 2025 7:17 pm

  Euro’s Surge: Trade Talks and Central Bank Signals Shape Track

  

  Dollar’s Decline Fuels EUR/USD RallyThe Euro has surged past 1.1700 against the US Dollar, reaching multi-year highs as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreats to levels last seen in Q1 2022. Despite stronger-than-expected US economic data, such as weekly jobless claims and Durable Goods Orders, the Dollar faces headwinds. Concerns …

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• 26 June 2025 5:05 pm

  U.S. Economy Contracts in Q1 2025; GDP Declines 0.5%

  

  The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, marking a worse-than-expected decline, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday. This figure was a revision downward from the previously reported -0.2%, signaling a more …

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• 26 June 2025 4:52 pm

  U.S. Jobless Claims Fall, but Continuing Unemployment Claims Rise

  

  The number of U.S. citizens filing new applications for unemployment insurance decreased to 236,000 for the week ending June 21, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday. This figure came in lower than both initial estimates and the previous week’s revised total of 246,000 (which had …

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• 26 June 2025 3:21 pm

  Bitcoin Rises Amid Institutional Demand; Ceasefire Boosts Risk Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin showed some positive movement on Thursday, rising by 1.4% to $107,751.9 as risk appetite continued to benefit from the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Iran, though it remained within a familiar trading range. The largest cryptocurrency’s price remained below its weekly high of over $108,000, signaling that while momentum …

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