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June, 2025

• 30 June 2025 8:39 pm

  Explainer: Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill: Features, Impacts, and Market Dynamics (June 2025)

  

  Overview of the Legislative ProposalIn June 2025, President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has emerged as a cornerstone of his second-term economic agenda. This ambitious legislation aims to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which reduced corporate tax …

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• 30 June 2025 7:34 pm

  Pound Stands Firm: Can UK Growth Outshine Fed Hawkish Rhetoric?

  

  GBP/USD Holds Its GroundOn June 30, 2025, GBP/USD stayed steady at 1.3707, shrugging off hawkish remarks from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, who projected just one rate cut in 2025 and three in 2026. The UK’s Q1 GDP grew 0.7% quarter-on-quarter, its fastest pace in a year, yet signs of …

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• 30 June 2025 2:46 pm

  Key Events and Data to Watch This Week

  

  As global markets head into a holiday-shortened trading week in the U.S., several key developments are set to shape investor sentiment. The focus will be on the ongoing debate in the Senate regarding President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill, crucial job market data due on Thursday, and Tesla’s upcoming second-quarter …

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• 30 June 2025 1:45 pm

  Bitcoin Rises Amid Optimism Over U.S. Trade Deals and Rate Cuts; Altcoins Lag Behind

  

  Bitcoin rose on Monday, alongside broader cryptocurrency markets, as risk appetite surged with optimism over potential U.S. trade deals and growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The world’s largest cryptocurrency advanced by 1% to $108,358.7 by 01:10 ET (05:10 GMT), breaking out of the trading range …

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• 30 June 2025 11:54 am

  Gold Prices Rebound Amid Weaker Dollar and Trade Optimism, Platinum Soars

  

  Gold prices rebounded from a one-month low in Asian trade on Monday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While safe-haven demand for gold remained subdued due to optimism surrounding potential U.S. trade deals, the precious metal found some support. Spot Gold …

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• 30 June 2025 10:31 am

  Dollar Slips Amid Trade Optimism and Fed Rate Cut Bets

  

  The U.S. dollar faced significant pressure on Monday, slipping against multiple major currencies, including the yen, euro, sterling, and Swiss franc. This was in part due to market optimism around U.S. trade deals and growing expectations for earlier interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The dollar hovered near a …

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• 30 June 2025 9:30 am

  Oil Prices Dip Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Output Concerns

  

  Oil prices experienced a decline in Asian trade on Monday, with the easing of geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran contributing to the reduction of a previously built-up risk premium. Furthermore, the anticipation of increased output from the OPEC+ group also put downward pressure on prices. Brent crude futures for …

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• 30 June 2025 5:00 am

  Weekly Market Wrap: US Dollar Faces Turbulence Amid Mixed Signals

  

  The US dollar experienced significant volatility last week, caught in a tug-of-war between positive and negative market forces. Support from Federal Reserve policymakers, led by Chair Jerome Powell, emphasized a cautious “wait-and-see” approach to interest rate cuts, bolstering the dollar. This stance was reinforced by stronger-than-expected consumer confidence, with the …

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• 28 June 2025 1:40 am

  Trade Deal Sparks Record Rally: Can Markets Keep Climbing?

  

  U.S. stock markets hit record highs, fueled by a newly ratified U.S.-China trade deal, as confirmed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The agreement, aimed at strengthening supply chains, eased investor fears. The S&P 500, as shown in the finance card above, rose 0.5% to 614.91, while the Nasdaq matched that …

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• 28 June 2025 12:58 am

  Trump’s Trade Talk Exit Shakes Canadian Dollar

  

  The Canadian Dollar (CAD) plunged as U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended trade negotiations with Canada. Announced via social media, Trump’s decision to “take his ball and go home” rattled markets, pushing USD/CAD to 1.3750. Compounding the Loonie’s woes, Canada’s GDP contracted by 0.1% in April, signaling economic slowdown. With …

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• 27 June 2025 11:45 pm

  Silver Stumbles: Will $36 Hold or Crack?

  

  Silver prices slid over 1% on June 27, 2025, dropping from a five-day high of $36.83 to $36.16. The dip followed a rebound in U.S. Treasury yields and a slight dollar recovery, pressuring XAG/USD. A bearish engulfing candlestick pattern emerged, hinting at further declines. Yet, a weekly close above $36.00 …

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• 27 June 2025 10:47 pm

  Geneva framework: Will Trade Deals Dodge Looming Tariff Storm?

  

  The U.S. dollar surged on news of advancing trade talks, particularly with China. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that both nations are finalizing a Geneva framework, targeting rare earth minerals essential for tech, from iPhones to military drones. China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed it’s reviewing export controls to ease restrictions, …

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• 27 June 2025 9:30 pm

  U.S. Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up in June: A Fragile Rebound

  

  In June 2025, U.S. consumer sentiment showed signs of life. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index climbed 16.3% to 60.7, up from May but still 18% below December 2024 levels. A Modest Upturn Amid Economic uneaseThis uptick, though notable, reflects cautious optimism rather than robust confidence. Consumers remain wary, …

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