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June, 2025

• 24 June 2025 10:22 pm

  How Have Powell’s Hawkish Rhetoric Rattled Key Asset Markets?

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish, measured rhetoric during his June 2025 House testimony sent gold prices tumbling, compounded by easing Middle East tensions. XAU/USD fell 1.52% to $3,315.818, reflecting a weaker US Dollar and fading safe-haven demand. Other assets, including the dollar, silver, Treasuries, and oil, also shifted. This …

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• 24 June 2025 9:04 pm

  Canada’s Inflation Holds Steady: What’s Next for the Bank of Canada?

  

  Canada’s inflation rate remained at 1.7% in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada, signaling a complex economic landscape for the Bank of Canada (BoC) as it approaches its July 30 rate decision. While the data shows progress in some areas, persistent pressures and looming tariff impacts raise questions about the …

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• 24 June 2025 8:18 pm

  Which Power, Utilities Stocks Can Beat the Heat This Summer

  

  As summer temperatures rise, so does the demand for electricity, putting the nation’s power grids to the test. This year, the challenge appears even greater, with anticipated electricity demand projected to increase by 10 gigawatts (GW) compared to last year—more than double the increase seen between 2023 and 2024. While …

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• 24 June 2025 7:37 pm

  US Dollar Declines Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire

  

  The US Dollar faces downward pressure as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran shifts market sentiment, overshadowing hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, has slipped below 98.00, trading near 97.65, just above its June low …

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• 24 June 2025 5:27 pm

  Fed Chair Powell Maintains Wait-and-See Approach on Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that the central bank is prepared to keep interest rates unchanged for the time being while closely monitoring economic developments, according to his prepared remarks for the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. Powell noted that the U.S. economy is in a …

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• 24 June 2025 5:00 pm

  Canada’s Inflation Holds Steady in May, Exceeding Monthly Expectations

  

  Inflation in Canada, measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained stable at 1.7% year-over-year in May, in line with market expectations, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.6%, marking a recovery from the 0.1% decline reported …

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• 24 June 2025 3:26 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Trump’s Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announcement, Oil Prices Ease

  

  U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, offering investors some much-needed relief after 12 days of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement calmed market jitters that had weighed on global risk assets and stoked inflation fears. …

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• 24 June 2025 2:11 pm

  Focus Shifts to Powell’s Testimony as U.S. Dollar Faces Pressure

  

  Markets are turning their attention from the Middle East tensions to Washington, where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to begin two days of testimony before Congress on Tuesday. Powell’s Testimony and Rate OutlookPowell is expected to face intense questioning over the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged …

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• 24 June 2025 1:15 pm

  European Stocks Rise on Optimism Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire; Crude Prices Fall on Supply Relief

  

  European stock markets surged on Tuesday, driven by renewed optimism over a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while investors await U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. Stock Market PerformanceBy 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), major European indices saw significant gains. The DAX in Germany rose by 1.9%, …

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• 24 June 2025 12:13 pm

  German IFO Business Climate Index Improves, EUR/USD Holds Small Gains

  

  Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index for June showed a slight improvement, rising to 88.4, up from 87.5 in May, surpassing market expectations of 88.3. This reflects a modest rebound in business sentiment, suggesting businesses remain cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook. However, the Current Economic Assessment Index saw only a …

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• 24 June 2025 11:27 am

  Bitcoin Rises Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announcement, Broader Crypto Markets Follow Suit

  

  Bitcoin saw a significant jump on Tuesday, rising 3.2% to $105,042.5, supported by a broader improvement in risk sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This development raised hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, potentially ending days of hostilities. While …

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• 24 June 2025 10:46 am

  Gold Prices Drop as Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

  

  Gold prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday as easing geopolitical tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran prompted investors to move away from safe-haven assets. Spot Gold fell 1.1% to $3,332.57 an ounce by 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT), marking its lowest …

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• 24 June 2025 10:13 am

  Oil Prices Fall Sharply After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement Eases Supply Disruption Fears

  

  Oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in over a week on Tuesday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, reducing concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East—one of the world’s most critical oil-producing regions. As of 0330 GMT, Brent crude futures …

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