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Market Analysis
June, 2025
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13 June 2025 10:36 am
Asian Equity Markets Fall as Israel-Iran Tensions Rise and Trade Concerns Persist
Asian equity markets saw sharp declines on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East, following Israel’s strikes on Iran, sparked a broad risk-off sentiment. Investors were also rattled by fresh trade worries after President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of increasing auto tariffs soon. Middle East Tensions Trigger …
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13 June 2025 9:50 am
Oil Prices Surge as Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Friday after Israel launched a major pre-emptive strike on Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East and sparking fears of broader conflict and potential disruptions to global oil supplies. As of 21:22 ET (01:22 GMT), Brent Oil Futures for July delivery jumped 8.5% …
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13 June 2025 2:28 am
Euro Soars to Near Three-Year High as PPI Data and Trump’s Tariffs Sink US Dollar
The Euro surged against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day, nearing a three-year high, as a confluence of disappointing US economic data and President Trump’s renewed tariff threats sent the Greenback reeling. The EUR/USD pair advanced over 0.70%, trading around 1.1575 after briefly breaking past 1.1600.The catalyst for …
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13 June 2025 12:48 am
Why Do U.S. Bond Yields Keep Declining?
U.S. bond yields experienced a significant setback on Thursday following the release of producer price indices that fell below expectations, heightening anticipation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates before year-end. Yields were further pressured by robust demand for U.S. government bonds, driven by their inverse relationship with bond …
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12 June 2025 11:51 pm
Silver Surges Above $36 as US Dollar Hits Three-Year Low
Silver (XAG/USD) has staged a strong recovery, climbing past $36.00 after hitting a five-day low of $35.46. This rebound, driven by a sharp decline in the US Dollar to a three-year low, signals robust bullish momentum. Trading at $36.30 with a 0.25% daily gain late in Thursday’s North American session, …
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12 June 2025 11:05 pm
US Stocks Defy Geopolitical Tensions as Producer Prices Ease
US stock markets climbed on Thursday, shrugging off geopolitical uncertainties as softer-than-expected producer price data fueled optimism for Federal Reserve rate cuts by year-end 2025. Lower borrowing costs typically create a favorable environment for corporate growth, boosting stock performance and attracting investors. This upward momentum persisted despite trade and geopolitical …
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12 June 2025 10:08 pm
Gold Prices Aim At $3,400: Middle East Tensions and US Economic Signals Drive Rally
Gold prices surged to $3,386 on June 12, 2025, approaching the $3,400 mark as softer US economic data and escalating Middle East tensions fuel market dynamics. A weakening US dollar, cooling inflation, and persistent labor market softness have intensified expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while geopolitical risks bolster gold’s …
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12 June 2025 9:19 pm
Dollar Falls as Soft PPI Data Stokes Rate Cut Hopes
The U.S. Dollar tumbled on June 12, 2025, dropping to 98.00 on the U.S. Dollar Index after May’s U.S. producer price index (PPI) data missed market expectations. Following softer consumer price index (CPI) figures, this second wave of tame inflation data has fueled bets that the Federal Reserve might cut …
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12 June 2025 8:17 pm
GBP/USD Surges Amid Economic Shifts, Post-PPI Data and Jobless Claims
The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3600, up over 0.47% in a single session, and at the time of writing, the pair stabilizes at 1.3588; it is still up 0.37%, driven by softening US economic data and a weakening dollar. Despite a sharp UK economic contraction, the pound has capitalized on …
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12 June 2025 7:18 pm
Trump’s Shadow Looms Over Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch
Tesla’s robotaxi service, slated for a late June 2025 debut in Austin, Texas, promises to reshape urban travel. Starting with 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles in a geofenced zone, the service will use remote teleoperators to ensure safety. By June 28, a Tesla may autonomously deliver itself from factory …
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12 June 2025 4:55 pm
U.S. Producer Prices Rise in May, Dollar Weakens Amid Trade Uncertainty
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that Producer Prices increased by 2.6% in May compared to the same month last year, in line with forecasts but slightly higher than April’s 2.4% growth. When excluding the volatile food and energy sectors, core prices rose by 3.0% …
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12 June 2025 4:36 pm
Dollar Hits 2025 Low as Stocks Ease, Safe-Haven Assets Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Trade Concerns
The U.S. dollar fell to a new low for 2025 on Thursday, while global stocks eased from record highs, as a mix of rising tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the fragility of a U.S.-China trade truce prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets. The dollar, which …
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