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Germany’s May final CPI holds steady at 2.1% annually, raising concerns for the ECB regarding core inflation at 2.8%
Germany’s annual inflation holds steady at 2.1%, with core inflation rising to 2.8% in May.
Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Israel strikes Iranian targets, oil and gold prices surge
Israeli strikes on Iran spark regional tensions, boost oil and gold prices, and rattle global financial markets.
Key FX option expiries include EUR/USD at 1.1500 and USD/JPY at 144.00, influenced by market sentiment
Geopolitical tensions overshadow FX option expiries, reducing their impact on trading sentiment despite upcoming large expiries.
Officials at the Bank of Japan anticipate maintaining the interest rate at 0.5%, monitoring inflation trends
BOJ sees higher inflation; rate hikes possible if trade tensions ease and bond-buying slows in spring.
The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company confirmed no impact on refineries or storage tanks
Iran reports no damage to oil infrastructure amid strikes; market adjusts with elevated geopolitical risk premium.
