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June, 2025

• 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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• 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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