Ukraine and Russia agreed to a 30-day ceasefire to protect energy infrastructure and enable further negotiations.
US stock markets saw moderate gains, but momentum slowed due to weak consumer confidence and economic uncertainty.
Bond yields decline, AUD weakens, gold consolidates, Ripple ends appeal, and markets await economic data and tariffs.
Trump acknowledged increased efforts by Mexico and Canada, positively impacting trade relations and potentially preventing tariffs.
Global electricity demand rises 4.3%, driven by heat, electric mobility, and AI; renewables and nuclear meet needs.
Trump advocated lower interest rates, defended tariff plans, denied sharing classified information, and linked tariffs to job growth.
Oil prices surged, driven by Middle East tensions, US sanctions, and OPEC+ decisions, despite Venezuela’s output rise.
Bitcoin found support at $86,703; resistance at $89,113. Buyers need a breakout to confirm reversal.
EUR/USD finds support below 1.0800 as US Dollar weakens; ECB rate cuts and data influence sentiment.
ECB’s Villeroy sees potential for further easing; markets expect a 2% deposit rate by summer 2025.
