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June, 2025

• 25 June 2025 4:20 pm

  Calming Tensions: Ceasefire and Powell’s Insights Lead to Gains in Stocks and Oil

  

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up Amid Ceasefire and Powell’s Testimony U.S. stock futures traded modestly higher on Wednesday as investors cautiously responded to the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while also digesting the latest commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This shift in sentiment comes after a positive …

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• 25 June 2025 2:28 pm

  Oil Prices Rebound Amid Ceasefire News and Shrinking U.S. Inventories

  

  Oil prices saw a modest rebound on Wednesday, following sharp declines in the previous two sessions, as traders evaluated the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran. As of 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Brent oil futures for August rose 0.9%, reaching $66.74 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …

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• 25 June 2025 12:45 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Fragile Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Powell’s Testimony

  

  European stocks saw slight gains on Wednesday, bolstered by hopes that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran might hold, while investors also digested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks from his testimony before Congress. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany rose 0.2%, the CAC …

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• 25 June 2025 11:46 am

  Bitcoin Edges Higher Amid Cautious Optimism Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire

  

  Bitcoin saw a modest increase on Wednesday, extending overnight gains as traders remained cautiously optimistic following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The ceasefire appeared to be holding, giving a slight boost to market sentiment. Bitcoin rose 0.7% to $106,160.1 by 01:29 ET (05:29 GMT), reflecting a small but …

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• 25 June 2025 11:35 am

  Spain’s Economy Grows 0.6% in Q1 2025, Confirming Strong Economic Momentum

  

  Spain’s economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Wednesday. This growth figure aligns with preliminary data previously published, confirming the resilience of the Spanish economy. On an annual basis, Spain’s economy expanded by 2.8% in Q1 …

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• 25 June 2025 11:10 am

  Gold Prices Recover Slightly as Weaker Dollar Provides Some Support Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire

  

  Gold prices saw a modest uptick in Asian trade on Wednesday after suffering sharp losses in the previous session, as a weaker U.S. dollar helped to provide some relief, despite the easing of geopolitical tensions following the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Spot gold rose 0.2%, reaching $3,329.93 an ounce, …

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• 25 June 2025 1:51 am

  Japan Eyes Lifting Crypto Ban: Bitcoin ETFs and Tax Cuts in Focus

  

  Japan stands at a pivotal moment in its cryptocurrency journey, with proposed reforms signaling a bold shift toward a more progressive regulatory landscape. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has put forward changes that could transform the crypto industry, including lifting the ban on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and slashing taxes …

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• 25 June 2025 12:44 am

  EUR/USD Surges Past 1.1600 Post-Ceasefire, Hawkish Powell

  

  The EUR/USD pair has climbed 0.39%, trading near its yearly high of 1.1641, fueled by a weakening US Dollar following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This de-escalation has eased safe-haven demand for the Dollar, lifting market sentiment and pushing the US Dollar Index (DXY) down by 0.47% to weekly …

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• 25 June 2025 12:09 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Middle East Ceasefire Boosts Risk Appetite, Pressures US Dollar

  

  A tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran has sparked optimism, driving investors toward riskier assets and away from the safe-haven US Dollar. This shift has fueled a four-day decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY), which nears multi-year lows around 97.70. As market sentiment turns bullish, major currency pairs and …

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• 24 June 2025 11:29 pm

  Pharma’s Rough Ride: Why Are US Lawmakers Still Buying In?

  

  Pharma’s Rough Ride: Why Are US Lawmakers Still Buying In?Pharmaceutical stocks are having a turbulent 2025, taking a beating from President Donald Trump’s aggressive economic policies. Threats of tariffs and demands for steep price cuts have rocked the industry. Yet, financial disclosures reveal that U.S. lawmakers have poured up to …

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• 24 June 2025 10:22 pm

  How Have Powell’s Hawkish Rhetoric Rattled Key Asset Markets?

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish, measured rhetoric during his June 2025 House testimony sent gold prices tumbling, compounded by easing Middle East tensions. XAU/USD fell 1.52% to $3,315.818, reflecting a weaker US Dollar and fading safe-haven demand. Other assets, including the dollar, silver, Treasuries, and oil, also shifted. This …

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• 24 June 2025 9:04 pm

  Canada’s Inflation Holds Steady: What’s Next for the Bank of Canada?

  

  Canada’s inflation rate remained at 1.7% in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada, signaling a complex economic landscape for the Bank of Canada (BoC) as it approaches its July 30 rate decision. While the data shows progress in some areas, persistent pressures and looming tariff impacts raise questions about the …

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• 24 June 2025 8:18 pm

  Which Power, Utilities Stocks Can Beat the Heat This Summer

  

  As summer temperatures rise, so does the demand for electricity, putting the nation’s power grids to the test. This year, the challenge appears even greater, with anticipated electricity demand projected to increase by 10 gigawatts (GW) compared to last year—more than double the increase seen between 2023 and 2024. While …

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