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Uncertainty surrounds the ECB’s information readiness by September, with decisions happening meeting by meeting.
Written on June 30, 2025 at 11:48 pm, by davin
ECB’s Simkus signals possible delay in interest rate decisions amid uncertainty, with no pre-commitments planned.
Consumer price index in Germany fell short of predictions, recording a monthly increase of 0.1%
Written on June 30, 2025 at 11:42 pm, by davin
Germany’s June HICP rose 0.1%, below expectations, suggesting weaker inflation and potential policy reassessment.
Jerome “Too Late” Powell and the board received criticism from Trump regarding high interest rates
Written on June 30, 2025 at 11:19 pm, by davin
Trump criticized Powell and the Federal Reserve Board on Truth Social for maintaining high interest rates.
In May, the trade balance of South Africa increased from 14.08 billion to 21.67 billion Rands
Written on June 30, 2025 at 11:12 pm, by davin
South Africa’s trade surplus rose in May to 21.67 billion rand, up from 14.08 billion previously.
USDCAD declined, testing crucial support amid trade deal optimism, with selling pressure dominating the market
Written on June 30, 2025 at 10:48 pm, by davin
USDCAD drops to test key support at 1.3617; trade optimism boosts Canadian dollar, bearish trend persists.
In June, the year-on-year Consumer Prices Index for Germany was 2%, falling short of forecasts
Written on June 30, 2025 at 10:43 pm, by davin
Germany’s inflation slows; EUR/USD steadies amid ECB watch; gold, crypto rise; oil eyes Hormuz risks.
European indices display mixed performance, with declines in Germany, France, and the UK
Written on June 30, 2025 at 10:18 pm, by davin
European indices mixed; DAX down 0.47%, FTSE 100 falls, while US stocks and gold prices rise.
Bostic noted wage increases have reverted to pre-pandemic standards, questioning tariff impacts on businesses and consumers.
Written on June 30, 2025 at 9:49 pm, by davin
Wage growth returns to pre-pandemic levels; Bostic sees no need for interest rate increase.
As the NA session begins, the Japanese Yen rises 0.3%, leading all G10 currencies against the US Dollar
Written on June 30, 2025 at 9:43 pm, by davin
Japanese Yen rises 0.3% vs US Dollar, supported by lower yields; bearish USD/JPY outlook persists.
The financial sector excels amid positive economic data, while energy struggles amidst geopolitical tensions and supply issues
Written on June 30, 2025 at 9:19 pm, by davin
Financials rise on economic optimism; energy falters amid oil volatility; tech mixed with Oracle, Palantir gains.
