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June, 2025

• 23 June 2025 1:35 am

  Weekly Recap: Gold and Oil Could Hit Records Following U.S. Involvement in Strike on Iran

  

  The S&P 500 declined by around 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.09%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.59%. U.S. equity indices gave up early-session gains in the week’s final trading day, pressured by weakness in semiconductor stocks. The pullback came after The Wall Street Journal reported …

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• 21 June 2025 1:08 am

  Market Sentiment Still Faces Uncertainty Amid Grand Geopolitical and Economic Shifts

  

  The Middle East conflict intensified on June 12, 2025, when Israel launched airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility, targeting military leaders. Iran retaliated swiftly, leading to a cycle of strikes that damaged government, health, and civilian infrastructure, with casualties on both sides. Iran’s refusal to halt its nuclear program, …

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• 21 June 2025 12:19 am

  Earnings Spotlight: AI, Retail, and Logistics Shape Market Trends

  

  The artificial intelligence (AI) sector continues to drive market momentum, with notable earnings results capturing investor attention. Advanced Energy Industries reported a remarkable 112% earnings per share (EPS) increase to $1.23 in its latest quarter, reversing a six-quarter decline. This surge, driven by demand in data center and semiconductor equipment …

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• 20 June 2025 10:18 pm

  Euro Gains Momentum Against Dollar Amid Geopolitical Shifts

  

  The euro has carved out a modest edge against the US dollar, finding support near the 1.1535 mark, up +0.36%, as markets steer across a complex interplay of geopolitical and economic signals. A softer US dollar, reflected in the Dollar Index (DXY) slipping below 99.00 to around 98.65, underscores a …

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• 20 June 2025 9:17 pm

  Easing Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Silver

  

  Silver (XAG/USD) has declined for three consecutive days, down over -0.90%, driven by a reduction in safe-haven demand following recent geopolitical developments. US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week period before deciding on potential US intervention in the Iran–Israel conflict has eased the risk premium that previously bolstered precious …

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• 20 June 2025 8:31 pm

  Why the Yen’s Losing Streak Persists Despite Hot Inflation

  

  The Japanese Yen continues to slide against the US Dollar, even as Japan’s inflation data comes in hotter than expected. The USD/JPY pair has climbed to a three-week high near 146.00, poised for a weekly gain of about 1.2%. This trend raises questions about the forces driving the Yen’s weakness …

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• 20 June 2025 7:12 pm

  Gold Prices Pull Back Amid Geopolitical and Economic Crosswinds

  

  Gold (XAU/USD) hovers around $3,368, reflecting a pullback from its weekly high of $3,452. Despite short-term pressures, the metal’s medium-term outlook remains robust, driven by persistent geopolitical risks and strong central bank demand. This analysis explores the factors shaping gold’s price action, the broader macroeconomic context, and technical levels to …

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• 20 June 2025 1:42 pm

  Bitcoin and Broader Crypto Markets Struggle Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Hawkish Fed

  

  Bitcoin fell slightly on Friday, continuing its trend of moderate losses for the second consecutive week, while broader crypto markets showed little movement. Despite an improvement in broader risk appetite following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay a decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, the world’s largest …

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• 20 June 2025 12:27 pm

  European Stocks Rebound as U.S. Postpones Iran Decision, Central Banks Signal Dovish Stance

  

  European stocks rose on Friday, recovering from three consecutive sessions of losses, as investors reacted to mixed developments in the Middle East conflict and central bank policies. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX index in Germany rose 0.8%, the CAC 40 in France climbed 0.6%, and the FTSE 100 …

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• 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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