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Monthly Archives: June 2025
The Greenback is bolstered by Middle East tensions, with USD/CAD trading around 1.3780
Written on June 23, 2025 at 7:13 pm, by davin
USD/CAD rises for fifth day amid safe-haven demand, US Dollar strength, and weak Canadian retail data.
Rabobank noted that safe-haven sentiment influences the direction of oil prices amid Middle East tensions
Written on June 23, 2025 at 6:43 pm, by davin
Middle East tensions impact oil prices; USD strengthens as a safe haven amid supply fears and market uncertainty.
Lagarde indicated that survey findings suggest weaker economic activity prospects and delayed investment decisions
Written on June 23, 2025 at 6:19 pm, by davin
Survey data indicates economic uncertainty, weaker growth prospects, delayed investments, and strategic emphasis on a digital euro.
In April, Mexico’s year-on-year retail sales fell to -2%, down from 4.3% previously
Written on June 23, 2025 at 6:13 pm, by davin
Retail sales drop, USD weakens, oil and gold rise amid tensions; AI tokens, GBP/USD see rebounds.
US premarket trading sees modest gains in stock indices, with crude oil prices slightly decreasing
Written on June 23, 2025 at 5:49 pm, by davin
US stocks edge higher premarket; bond yields fall across maturities; crude oil prices dip below $74.
In April, retail sales in Mexico fell to -1%, dropping from the prior 0.5%
Written on June 23, 2025 at 5:43 pm, by davin
Retail sales dip in Mexico; geopolitical tensions boost gold, impact oil and crypto markets; USD weakens further.
Markets are responding to the US’s involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict, boosting the USD.
Written on June 23, 2025 at 5:19 pm, by davin
USD rises amid geopolitical tensions; stock market steady, bond yields dip; oil, gold, and Bitcoin gain.
The Japanese Yen is unexpectedly weak, declining by 1.2% against the US Dollar, according to Scotiabank
Written on June 23, 2025 at 5:13 pm, by davin
Japanese Yen weakens amid policy uncertainty, while Swiss Franc remains stable; Japan’s economic indicators show improvement.
Despite increased tensions, crude oil prices remain stable, awaiting signs of de-escalation or disruptions
Written on June 23, 2025 at 4:49 pm, by davin
Crude oil remains rangebound as traders dismiss conflict risks; focus stays on Strait of Hormuz stability.
According to Scotiabank’s strategists, the Pound Sterling underperformed amid widespread strength of the US Dollar
Written on June 23, 2025 at 4:43 pm, by davin
Pound Sterling weakens amid strong US Dollar; PMI data signals limited sector growth; investment risks remain.
