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June, 2025

• 4 June 2025 7:32 pm

  BoC Holds Rates Amid Trade Tensions and Inflation Concerns

  

  On June 4, 2025, the Bank of Canada, led by Governor Tiff Macklem, opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.75%, marking the second consecutive hold. This decision reflects a cautious approach as the economy grapples with heightened uncertainty, particularly from escalating U.S. tariffs. The central bank is balancing …

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• 4 June 2025 5:03 pm

  Oil Prices Slip as Weak U.S. Jobs Data Clouds Demand Outlook

  

  Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, giving back part of their recent rally as unexpectedly weak U.S. labor market data raised fresh concerns over the health of the world’s largest oil-consuming economy. By 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT): Brent crude fell 0.7% to $65.17 per barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped …

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• 4 June 2025 2:24 pm

  U.S. Futures Edge Up as Hopes for Trump-Xi Call Bolster Trade Optimism

  

  U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s upbeat momentum as markets bet on potential progress in U.S.-China trade talks. Traders are pinning their hopes on an upcoming call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which could reinvigorate stalled negotiations. As of 05:35 ET …

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• 4 June 2025 12:11 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Trade Uncertainty and Truth.Social ETF Momentum

  

  Bitcoin traded flat on Wednesday, maintaining its position within a narrow range as market sentiment remained clouded by growing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and its potential economic repercussions. The muted price action reflects cautious investor behavior ahead of a possible high-stakes discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese …

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• 4 June 2025 11:17 am

  Asian Stocks Advance on Hopes of Renewed U.S.-China Trade Dialogue and Political Stability in South Korea

  

  Asian equity markets largely moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at reviving stalled trade negotiations. The prospect of renewed dialogue provided a lift to risk appetite across the region, with technology stocks and chipmakers …

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• 4 June 2025 10:08 am

  Gold Prices Steady as Traders Weigh Trump-Xi Trade Talks and Geopolitical Tensions

  

  Gold prices traded in a narrow range during Asian hours on Wednesday, as investors balanced a modest return in risk appetite against persistent safe haven demand. Speculation over a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping helped buoy market sentiment, but gold remained well-supported amid …

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• 4 June 2025 2:19 am

  Oil Prices Climb Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

  

  Oil prices saw a notable increase on Tuesday, with futures contracts rising by 2.00% to $63.30 per barrel, up from $62.98. This surge is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, which intensified after Ukraine’s recent strikes deep within Russian territory.Beyond the immediate conflict, several other factors are …

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• 4 June 2025 12:14 am

  Gold Under Pressure: A Dollar-Driven Correction

  

  Gold’s recent downturn on Tuesday, with futures contracts falling to $3376 per ounce from a previous close of $3406, highlights a critical interplay between currency strength and precious metal valuations. This movement is not an isolated event but a clear reaction to a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by a confluence …

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• 3 June 2025 9:12 pm

  EUR/GBP Slips as Eurozone Inflation Signals ECB Rate Cut

  

  The EUR/GBP pair is under pressure, sliding toward the 0.8400 psychological level as Eurozone inflation data fuels expectations of a dovish European Central Bank (ECB) policy shift. Released on Tuesday, May 2025, preliminary figures show core inflation cooling, pushing the ECB closer to a rate cut at its Thursday meeting. …

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• 3 June 2025 8:14 pm

  Russia-Ukraine Conflict Refuels Market Volatility in June 2025

  

  The Russia-Ukraine conflict, ongoing since February 2022, continues to ripple through global financial markets, with early June 2025 events amplifying uncertainty. Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian air bases and stalled peace talks in Istanbul have driven volatility in equities, energy, and safe-haven assets. These developments signal prolonged geopolitical tensions, threatening …

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• 3 June 2025 6:44 pm

  US Labor Market: Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Unexpected Surge in Job Openings

  

  In April 2025, US job openings rose unexpectedly to 7.39 million, up from 7.2 million in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). This increase defied expectations of a decline to 7.1 million, signaling persistent labor market strength despite economic uncertainties. The …

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• 3 June 2025 4:35 pm

  Wall Street Futures Slip Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Tuesday as investors exercised caution amid renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and their potential impact on inflation and economic growth. The market also braced for key economic data and the progress of a controversial tax and spending bill in Congress. …

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• 3 June 2025 2:50 pm

  Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target, Fueling Hopes for Further Rate Cuts

  

  Eurozone inflation slowed sharply in May, easing below the European Central Bank’s 2% target for the first time in over two years, bolstering expectations for additional interest rate cuts even as global trade tensions and structural challenges pose longer-term inflation risks. Data from Eurostat on Tuesday showed consumer prices in …

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