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June, 2025

• 18 June 2025 11:13 am

  Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Rising Tensions and Fed Decision

  

  Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day. Safe-haven demand was supported by escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict and concerns about potential U.S. military involvement. Spot gold remained unchanged at $3,388.25 per …

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• 18 June 2025 9:54 am

  Oil Prices Steady Amid Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Inventory Data Provides Support

  

  Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Wednesday after surging over 4% the previous session, driven by concerns about potential supply disruptions due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and an unexpected draw in U.S. oil inventories. Brent oil futures for August fell slightly to $76.40 per barrel, while West Texas …

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• 18 June 2025 2:29 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar rallies as war drums beat louder in the Middle East

  

  Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar rallies as war drums beat louder in the Middle East Dollar Rallies Amid Middle East Tensions Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East has taken center stage, driving a surge in the US Dollar (USD) as investors seek safe-haven assets. The escalating conflict between Israel …

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• 18 June 2025 1:51 am

  Gold Struggles to Shine Again Amid Middle East Turmoil

  

  Gold is reclaiming its allure as a safe-haven asset, sparkling at the start of Tuesday’s trading session. The precious metal’s resurgence is fueled by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have roared back to the forefront, extinguishing hopes of a swift de-escalation between Iran and Israel. The conflict, …

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• 18 June 2025 12:55 am

  Sterling Slips as Dollar Strengthens Amid Global Tensions

  

  The British pound weakened against the U.S. dollar on June 17, 2025, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a broader retreat from risk in global financial markets. Escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, marked by Iran’s bombing of an Israeli intelligence facility and Israel’s reported killing …

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• 17 June 2025 11:50 pm

  Dollar/Yen Rises Amid Anticipation of Fed Decision

  

  The dollar/yen pair climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by a stronger U.S. dollar, which gained from a sharp decline in risk appetite across global financial markets as fighting between Iran and Israel persisted.The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its interest rate at 0.5%, aligning with market expectations and resulting in a …

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• 17 June 2025 11:07 pm

  FOMC’s Rate Decision: What Lies Ahead on June 18, 2025

  

  The Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision on June 18, 2025, holds significant implications for the U.S. economy. With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) set to announce its verdict at 2 p.m. EST, followed by a press conference from Chair Jerome Powell at 2:30 p.m., anticipation runs high. Current market …

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• 17 June 2025 10:31 pm

  Markets Tremble as Israel-Iran War Risks Trigger Asset Chaos

  

  A worst-case escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz and igniting a regional war, would rattle global markets, reshaping commodities, forex, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. As tensions surged on June 13, 2025, oil soared and safe-havens rallied. This analysis explores asset reactions in the short term (days …

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• 17 June 2025 8:57 pm

  EUR/USD Tumbles as US-Iran Tensions Boost Dollar Demand

  

  Surging US-Iran tensions, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s hardline stance on June 17, 2025, pushed the EUR/USD pair below 1.1500, as safe-haven flows strengthened the US Dollar. With geopolitical risks eclipsing Eurozone economic signals, markets face uncertainty. This analysis dives into the Euro’s decline and what lies ahead.Geopolitical Fears …

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• 17 June 2025 7:12 pm

  Key Insights for Investors on China’s Crude Oil War Chest Strategy Amid Global Conflicts

  

  China, the world’s largest crude oil importer, is quietly amassing a strategic stockpile, positioning itself to navigate turbulent markets as Middle East conflicts drive price volatility. With surplus crude reaching 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in May 2025, the nation’s refineries are processing far less than what’s available from …

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• 17 June 2025 4:38 pm

  U.S. Retail Sales Decline in May, Miss Expectations

  

  Retail Sales in the United States fell by 0.9% in May to $715.4 billion, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday. This marked a sharper-than-expected decline, following the 1.5% decrease in April (revised from +0.1%). Analysts had expected a 0.7% contraction for May. On a yearly …

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• 17 June 2025 3:39 pm

  Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran-Israel Conflict, but Supplies Remain Stable

  

  Oil prices saw an uptick on Tuesday, driven by rising concerns over disruptions from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. However, major oil and gas infrastructure and supply flows have so far remained relatively unaffected by the escalating tensions. Brent crude futures rose by $1.23, or 1.7%, to $74.46 per barrel as …

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• 17 June 2025 1:57 pm

  Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Show Fragile Gains Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Anticipation

  

  Bitcoin rose slightly on Tuesday, extending gains from the prior session following reports that Iran was seeking a ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with Israel. However, gains in the cryptocurrency markets remained fragile, as the Middle East conflict showed little sign of de-escalation and traders remained cautious ahead of the …

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