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Gold Falls Toward $4,000 on Strong USD, Fed Expectations
Gold has retreated toward $4,000 per ounce amid a broad market sell-off, pressured by a stronger US dollar and expectations of higher-for-longer Federal Reserve policy, according to ING analysts.
BOJ Signals Further Rate Hikes as Inflation Nears 2% Target
The Bank of Japan said it will likely continue raising interest rates as underlying inflation trends toward 2%, while monitoring Middle East developments, AI investment profitability, and overseas nonbank financial risks.
Oil Prices Slide as Hormuz Traffic Resumes Recovery
Crude oil prices continue to decline as shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz begin to recover, signaling expectations of a quick normalization in regional transit.
Israel and Lebanon in Talks on US-Backed Troop Withdrawal Pilot Project
Three Israeli officials report that Israel and Lebanon are negotiating a US-supported pilot project for Israeli troop withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, with handover to Lebanese forces.
New Car Registrations Rise in Most CEE Countries
Year-to-date car registrations in Central and Eastern Europe increased through May, with most countries showing growth. Romania and Slovakia were the exceptions, where registrations did not rise.
RBI Sells Dollars via State Banks to Support Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly selling US dollars through state-run banks to curb excessive volatility and support the rupee, according to traders.
Silver Drops to Six-Month Low Near $60.74 on Hawkish Fed Bets
Silver (XAG/USD) fell to a fresh six-month low at $60.74 during Asian trading as traders increase bets on at least two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
South Korea's KOSPI Surges 3.7% in Strong Rally
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index surged 3.7%, reflecting strong investor optimism and improved risk appetite.
Trump Says Senate War Powers Vote Undermines Iran Strategy
President Trump criticized the Senate's War Powers Act vote, claiming it weakens his negotiating position with Iran and provides aid to the enemy.
Trump Says Iran Is 'On the Ropes' as Senate Votes on War Powers Act
President Trump claimed Iran is 'ready to go down for the fall' while criticizing a Senate vote on the War Powers Act as 'poorly timed and meaningless.'
AI Spending Gap: Top Firms Spend $7,500 vs Median's $11 per Employee
Apollo data shows the top 1% of companies investing in AI spend approximately $7,500 per employee, while the median enterprise spends just $11 per employee, highlighting a huge concentration of AI investment among early adopters.
Private credit funds face rising redemption pressure in Q2
Apollo Debt Solutions saw redemption requests jump to 17% of NAV in Q2 2026, while across nine major funds nearly $15 billion was sought by investors, with less than 40% fulfilled.
Leveraged U.S. Equity ETF Assets Hit Record $208B
Assets held in U.S.-listed leveraged and inverse ETFs have reached a record $208 billion, with total effective market exposure exceeding $460 billion due to embedded leverage.
Australia's CPI Inflation Eases to 4.0% YoY in May, Below Expectations
Australia's annual CPI inflation slowed to 4.0% in May, missing the 4.4% forecast and down from 4.2% previously, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Australia CPI Slows to 4.0% in May, Below Forecasts
Australia's annual CPI eased to 4.0% in May, missing the 4.4% consensus estimate and down from 4.2% in the prior month.
Iran's President Says No Negotiation on Ballistic Missiles
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran's ballistic missile program will not be included in negotiations with the United States, according to a BBC report.
WTI Crude Oil Hovers Near March Lows Around $72.50 on Easing Supply Worries
West Texas Intermediate crude oil is trading around $72.50, near its lowest since early March, as easing supply concerns weigh on prices.
BOJ June Meeting Opinions Show Hawkish Tone, Members Support Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan June meeting opinions reveal a hawkish lean, with members advocating continued rate increases, citing accommodative financial conditions and currency-driven import costs fueling inflation.
Gold Drops to Near $4,100 on Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold price slid to around $4,100 as traders anticipate Fed rate hikes amid inflation concerns.
MSCI USA Momentum ETF surges 38% YTD, 4x S&P equal-weight
The MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) has risen 38.2% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500 equal-weighted index by a factor of four. The ratio between the two has reached a record high of approximately 172, indicating momentum stocks are dramatically outperforming the average stock.
MSCI Warns Indonesia May Be Reclassified to Frontier Market
MSCI has warned that without sufficient progress by November, it may pursue reclassification of Indonesia from emerging to frontier market status, a move that could spur further foreign capital outflows.
MSCI Delays Indonesia Market Status Review to November 2026
MSCI has postponed its review of Indonesia’s market status to November 2026, citing the need for more time to assess the effectiveness of recent reforms on transparency, investor disclosures, and free-float requirements.
SpaceX Prices $25 Billion Bond Offering, One of Largest Corporate Debt Sales This Year
SpaceX has priced its inaugural $25 billion bond offering, one of the largest corporate debt sales this year, across five tranches of senior notes maturing between 2031 and 2056. Proceeds will repay a bridge loan and support general corporate purposes.
Hedge Funds Bet $18 Billion Against Brent Crude, Most in Decade
Hedge fund net short positions on Brent crude have surged to roughly $18 billion, the highest in at least ten years, with short bets more than tripling over the past three months.