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Market Analysis
June, 2025
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11 June 2025 1:46 pm
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Markets Await Details on U.S.-China Trade Framework and U.S. CPI Data
Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, pausing after Tuesday’s sharp gains as traders digested news of a proposed U.S.-China trade framework and awaited more clarity on both the deal and upcoming U.S. inflation data. As of 02:08 ET (06:08 GMT), Bitcoin remained unchanged at $109,559.20, hovering just below the record …
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11 June 2025 12:42 pm
European Stocks Trade Flat as Markets Eye U.S. CPI, U.K. Spending Review, and China Trade Talks
European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of the recently concluded U.S.-China trade talks and braced for key inflation data out of the U.S. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged down by 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the …
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11 June 2025 11:59 am
Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Ruling Offsets China Trade Optimism; CPI Data Eyed
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. court upheld President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, tempering market enthusiasm over recent progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. Spot gold gained 0.6%, reaching $3,341.03 per ounce, while August gold futures climbed by the same margin …
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11 June 2025 1:33 am
Energy Market Story: Crude Retreats as Profit-Taking Caps Trade-Driven Surge
The energy market on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surge to a two-month high of $66.64 before retreating to $65.18, down 0.70%, while Brent crude hit $68.00 but settled at $67.03, down 0.62%. Natural gas faced pressure, sliding 2.13% toward $3.50. Optimism from US-China …
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11 June 2025 12:30 am
Market Drivers: Could CPI Data Shift Fed’s Potential Easing Path in September?
The US Dollar edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding from a weak start to the week, buoyed by cautious optimism surrounding US-China trade talks in London and anticipation for Wednesday’s critical US inflation data. Markets remain on edge, with the potential for these events to reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy …
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10 June 2025 11:08 pm
USD/JPY Treads Water as Trade Talks and CPI Data Loom
The USD/JPY pair, up 0.25% at 144.95, clings to support above 144.90 as markets grapple with US-China trade talks and await Wednesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. A hawkish tilt from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda curbs Yen weakness, while trade optimism and interest rate expectations keep the …
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10 June 2025 9:39 pm
Liquidity Crunch: Traders Face a Shifting Market in June 2025
Markets in June 2025 face a liquidity squeeze that’s reshaping how traders operate. U.S. Treasury yields have spiked to 4.7%, driven by inflation fears and tariff talks, tightening conditions in bond markets. Recent data shows trading volumes in Treasury futures dropping 15% since May, signaling hesitation among participants. This isn’t …
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10 June 2025 8:38 pm
Dollar Climbs and US Stocks Ride Risk-On Wave on Trade Talk Optimism
The US Dollar Index, tracking the currency against six major peers, rose 0.13% to 99.07 from 98.94, hitting a daily high of 99.39 after dipping to 98.86. US stocks also climbed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.3% at 42,861, the S&P 500 gaining 0.4% to 6,027, and the …
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10 June 2025 7:54 pm
Gold Prices Struggle To Hold Steady Amid US-China Talks, CPI Anticipation
Gold prices, down 0.08% at $3,322.945 after reaching a daily high of $3,347.68, hold steady above the $3,300 support level as markets balance improving US-China trade relations with rising geopolitical tensions. The cautious trading reflects anticipation for the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could shape the Federal …
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10 June 2025 6:48 pm
China’s Economic Rebound Faces Trade War Turbulence: Early Recovery Signals
China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with growth reaching 4.7%, driven by targeted stimulus and improving domestic demand. Housing and private consumption gained traction, bolstered by policy support from People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng, who maintained accommodative monetary settings. Industrial output and tech sector …
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10 June 2025 3:38 pm
Bitcoin Surges on U.S.-China Trade Talk Progress, Altcoins Follow Suit
Bitcoin experienced a sharp rise on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the progress in ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, while also awaiting a key U.S. inflation report later this week. As of 01:39 ET (05:39 GMT), Bitcoin surged 3.8% to $109,404.20, continuing its recovery from a recent range-bound phase. The …
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10 June 2025 2:09 pm
Oil Prices See Modest Gains Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks and Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in London, with market sentiment remaining sensitive to global trade dynamics. As of 04:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Brent Oil Futures rose 0.2% to $67.19 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …
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