Australian Dollar Breaks Above 0.6400 as Risk Appetite Improves and High-Yield Currencies Gain Momentum

This week, the Australian dollar (AUD) has climbed back above the 0.6400 mark against the US dollar (USD), supported by easing geopolitical tensions and softer-than-expected U.S. economic data. As market risk appetite improves, high-yielding currencies…

Pound Rises on Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Geopolitical Tensions, Briefly Hits 1.3500 Against the Dollar

Thanks to signals from the Federal Reserve hinting at possible rate cuts and escalating tensions in the Middle East, the British pound has seen a strong rebound in recent days, briefly touching 1.3500 against the…

Market Rebounds as Middle East Tensions Ease: Oil Prices Drop, Stocks Rally

Rising tensions in the Middle East initially shook global markets, but after Iran issued a largely symbolic missile response to U.S. actions, geopolitical risks appeared to ease. Contrary to expectations, oil prices dropped instead of…

IMF Warns of Near-Stagnant European Economy: Eurozone Growth May Slow to 0.8% in 2025, Urges Structural Reforms and Single Market Expansion

The IMF has issued a stark warning that Europe’s economy is teetering on the edge of stagnation. Without decisive structural reforms and deeper integration of the single market, the region’s already weak growth could slow…

Oil Prices Surge Over 10% Amid Israel-Iran Conflict: Global Energy Markets Brace for Instability

On June 13, 2025, the global energy market experienced significant upheaval following Israel’s large-scale military strikes on Iran. As a result, international oil prices surged by over 10% in a single day, reaching their highest…

Oil Prices Surge Over 10% Amid Israel-Iran Conflict: Global Energy Markets Brace for Instability

On June 13, 2025, the global energy market experienced significant upheaval following Israel’s large-scale military strikes on Iran. As a result, international oil prices surged by over 10% in a single day, reaching their highest…

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady as Markets Await Clearer Signals on Rate Cuts

The Bank of England held interest rates steady as expected, with investors now closely watching for signals on when rate cuts might begin. While inflation has eased, it remains above target, leading to a split…

Japan’s Core Inflation Hits 3.7% in May, Fueling Rate Hike Expectations and Consumer Strain as Food Prices Surge

Japan’s core inflation surged to 3.7% in May, marking its highest year-on-year increase in over a year and remaining well above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. The persistent rise in prices has fueled speculation…