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June, 2025

  • 5 June 2025 1:07 am

    The Euro’s Moment? Weak US Data and ECB Action Set the Stage

    The euro strengthened against the US dollar, with the EUR/USD pair climbing above 1.14. This shift came amidst a backdrop of softening economic data from the United States and escalating trade tensions. The confluence of these factors has prompted a reassessment of monetary policy expectations on both sides of the …

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  • 4 June 2025 11:30 pm

    Post ADP Data: USD/JPY Decline Highlights Yen’s Strength, Economic Shifts

    The Japanese Yen is gaining momentum against a faltering US Dollar, with the USD/JPY pair dropping below 143.00, a key psychological level, signaling a shift in currency market dynamics. Driven by US economic weakness and rising trade tensions, the Yen’s safe-haven status is fueling its rise. As central banks pursue …

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  • 4 June 2025 11:17 pm

    Uncertainty Fuels Gold’s Surge as US Data Signals Slowdown

    Rising amidst economic headwinds, gold has once again demonstrated its traditional role as a safe-haven asset. Recent economic indicators from the United States, alongside escalating trade tensions, have fueled a notable rally in bullion prices, pushing gold to 3,382 after touching a daily low of 3,343. This upward movement comes …

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  • 4 June 2025 10:54 pm

    Explainer: What Implications China’s Economic Slowdown Could Have On World Markets

    China’s economy, the world’s second-largest, is faltering, sending ripples of concern through global markets. Beijing’s reduced transparency, with sparse data revealing declining land sales, slowing GDP growth, and rising unemployment, underscores a weakening economic engine. Despite glimmers of recovery in the property sector, structural issues and escalating trade tensions, particularly …

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  • 4 June 2025 10:11 pm

    Bulgaria and Ukraine: Eurozone Ambitions and Economic Alignment

    Bulgaria’s path to euro adoption, scheduled for January 2026, and Ukraine’s pursuit of EU integration, particularly its June 2025 bilateral screening on economic and monetary policy, form the cornerstone of their evolving partnership. Bulgaria’s fiscal discipline, with a 2025 deficit of 2.8% and a debt-to-GDP ratio of 25.1%, aligns with …

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  • 4 June 2025 9:40 pm

    Will the ECB Cut Rates Again? More About Opportunities, Challenges for the Eurozone

    The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to reduce its deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2% on June 5, 2025, marking its eighth cut in the current easing cycle. Eurozone inflation, at 1.9% in May, has dipped below the ECB’s 2% target, driven by falling energy prices and …

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  • 4 June 2025 8:41 pm

    China and EU Push For Fresh Trade Talks In July

    China and the European Union have scheduled urgent trade negotiations to address escalating economic disputes, with a high-level summit planned for late July 2025 in Beijing. The talks aim to resolve critical issues surrounding market access, rare earth exports, and electric vehicle tariffs, as both sides navigate the fallout from …

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  • 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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