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 …
Read More »Wall Street and Europe Show Varied Earnings Results on July 22, 2025
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Copper Blazes to Record Highs: Tariffs Fuel Market Frenzy
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US Markets Blaze Through Volatility: Stocks Mixed as Tariffs Hit General Motors Hard
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Market Drivers-US Session: Trade Tensions and Fed Autonomy Steer Markets
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Canada’s Carney Balances Trump Talks and Global Allies
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Trump Targets Powell: Fed Chair’s Exit Looms in 8 Months
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Gold Surges Past $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Concerns Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Comments on Trade Deals, Tariffs, and U.S. Economic Growth
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Market Analysis
June, 2025
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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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17 June 2025 1:03 pm
European Stocks Fall as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, Fed Meeting Looms
European stocks dropped sharply on Tuesday, driven by growing fears of an escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict and anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve’s upcoming two-day meeting. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell by 1%, the CAC 40 in France dropped 0.8%, and the FTSE …
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17 June 2025 11:56 am
Gold Prices Steady Amid Israel-Iran Uncertainty, U.S. Involvement in Focus
Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Tuesday, after retreating in the prior session amid growing uncertainty over U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict and the potential for a ceasefire. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,392.25 per ounce, while gold futures for August dropped 0.2% to $3,410.70 per ounce by …
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17 June 2025 3:10 am
Gold Holds Firm, But Below $3,400 as Middle East Tensions Ease and Fed Looms
Gold Retreats Amid De-escalation SignalsGold prices slide below $3,400 on Monday, with XAU/USD at $3,383, down 1.45% earlier during the North American trading session from an eight-week high of $3,452. Yet, the yellow metal has later managed to edge up +0.33% and is trading at $3,396.77 at the time of …
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17 June 2025 1:21 am
Market Drivers – US Session: BoJ Meeting and Key Data in Focus
US Dollar Faces Continued PressureThe US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped below the 98.00 support level, reflecting persistent downward momentum. Despite rising US yields, the dollar struggles against its rivals, driven by market caution surrounding the Middle East conflict and anticipation of central bank decisions. On June 17, key US data …
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17 June 2025 12:35 am
Airlines Crash Amid Geopolitical Storm Hitting Stocks and Revenues
The Israel-Iran conflict, ignited by strikes on June 13, 2025, has sent airlines spiraling into financial chaos. Airspace closures, surging fuel costs, and crashing stocks have gutted revenues, while energy and defense sectors ride the wave. This crisis exposes a brutal truth: geopolitical shocks can paralyze global travel overnight. Here’s …
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16 June 2025 11:21 pm
EUR/USD Rises Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Policy Watch
Euro Gains as Risk Appetite ReboundsThe EUR/USD pair climbs to 1.1572 on June 16, 2025, up 0.17% from a daily low of 1.1523, recovering from a 0.25% loss last Friday when Israel-Iran hostilities escalated. Despite Iran’s fresh missile attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa, markets perceive a reduced risk of …
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16 June 2025 10:11 pm
Dow Jones Rises on Hopes Geopolitical De-escalation, G-7 Diplomacy
The Dow Jones surged 350 points on June 16, 2025, reclaiming 42,500, driven by optimism for a potential resolution to the Israel-Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s diplomatic engagements at the G-7 summit in Canada. Despite trade uncertainties and ongoing Middle East tensions, markets leaned into a risk-on mood, though …
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16 June 2025 8:41 pm
USD/JPY Steady as Bank of Japan’s Policy Decision Looms
The USD/JPY pair lingers near 144.20, with markets on high alert for the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision on June 16–17. This pivotal moment could shift the Japanese Yen’s trajectory against the US Dollar, influenced by Japan’s policy moves and global economic currents. The stark monetary policy divide …
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