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GBP/USD Coils Ahead of Inflation Data and Fed Decision
GBP/USD remains range-bound, closing slightly higher on Tuesday as traders await key inflation data and the Fed's next move.
Gold and Silver Face Resistance Despite Currency Crisis and Inflation Jitters
Gold and silver are not rallying in a straight line, even amid a currency crisis and rising inflation expectations linked to geopolitical tensions with Iran.
US Unemployment-CPI Gap Narrows to 0.1 Percentage Points, Smallest Since 2022
The difference between the US unemployment rate and headline CPI has shrunk to just 0.1 percentage points, the narrowest since 2022, as inflation rose to 4.2% in May while unemployment held at 4.3%.
NZD/USD Trades Sideways Near 0.5830 Ahead of Fed Decision
The NZD/USD pair is trading sideways around the 0.5830 region on Wednesday, supported by a softer US Dollar but with traders cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
CSQUARE Inc. Files for IPO, Plans NYSE Listing Under Ticker CSQR
CSQUARE Inc. has filed for an initial public offering and applied to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CSQR. The IPO is backed by a broad underwriting syndicate including Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, and others. Terms have not yet been disclosed.
USD/JPY Tests 160.50 as RSI Signals Rally, Intervention Risks Linger
USD/JPY advanced to 160.47 on Tuesday as traders await the Fed's policy decision. The rally is supported by RSI momentum, though intervention risks remain elevated.
JP Morgan Forecasts $1.2 Trillion Net Equity Issuance by 2027 Driven by AI
JP Morgan estimates net U.S. equity issuance could surge to ~$1.2 trillion in 2027, marking a historic reversal from two decades of net buybacks. The wave is fueled by mega IPOs from SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, plus large secondary offerings from Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle.
Trump Iran Deal Proposes $300B Fund, Oil Sales During Talks
A proposed US-Iran deal under Trump includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, with oil sales permitted during a 60-day negotiation period. White House defends the pay-for-performance structure linked to Iran's compliance on nuclear and security issues.
Microsoft Held Talks to Lease Oracle Cloud Capacity in $3B+ Deal
Microsoft reportedly considered a deal worth over $3 billion to lease cloud computing capacity from Oracle, but negotiations fell through over security and compliance concerns.
Trump Signals Conditional Support for Ukraine at G7, Hints at Russian Oil Sanctions
At the G7, former President Trump signaled conditional backing for Ukraine, linking future aid to allied cooperation on the Iran nuclear deal and leaving open the possibility of reimposing sanctions on Russian oil exports.
USD/CHF Bullish Outlook Despite Slide Toward 200-Day SMA
The USD/CHF pair retreats for a second consecutive day but holds above its weekly low of 0.7921, supported by broad US dollar weakness linked to falling oil prices and subdued Fed rate hike expectations.
US Dollar Holds Neutral as Markets Await Warsh’s First Fed Decision
The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades with a weaker tone near 99.50 as investors position ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision under Kevin Warsh.
Merz, Zelensky Inform Trump of Readiness for Peace Talks, Reject Donbas Surrender Demand
German Chancellor Merz and Ukrainian President Zelensky have informed US President Trump of their readiness for peace talks, but warn that Russia's demand for Ukraine to surrender the free part of Donbas remains unacceptable.
Iran Accuses Israel of 84 Ceasefire Violations, Warns of Forceful Response
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters accuses Israel of 84 ceasefire violations in Lebanon over the past two days, despite Trump's war-end announcement, and warns that Iran will respond forcefully if violations continue.
Gold Rises as Oil Rout Softens Fed Hike Bets
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed over 0.81% on Tuesday, driven by a US-Iran deal that eased inflation fears and reduced expectations for Fed rate hikes in 2026.
Leaked VW Survey: Board Sees Existential Threat, Backs Radical Shift
A leaked internal Volkswagen survey reveals that six of nine board members view the company as existentially threatened, with all nine supporting a radical strategy overhaul and criticizing VW's performance in China and North America.
Cheniere CFO: Developing Countries Wary of US Energy Reliance, Welcomes Qatar LNG
Cheniere Energy CFO Zach Davis stated that developing countries may be hesitant to depend on the US for long-term energy security due to supply reliability and geopolitical risks. He also said the company would welcome a swift return of Qatari LNG exports to enhance global supply diversity and market stability.
AUD/USD Dips as RBA Holds Rates, Maintains Hawkish Tone
The Australian Dollar edged lower on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged but struck a cautiously hawkish stance, keeping pressure on the currency near 0.7070.
Retail Investors Flock to SpaceX Stock, Data Shows
Vanda Research reports that retail investors bought nearly as much SpaceX stock over the past two sessions as all other single-stock purchases combined in the prior week. On Monday alone, retail inflows into SPCX reached $93.8 million.
Australian Dollar Stalls Near 0.7300 as Fed Caution Weighs
The Aussie dollar is searching for a catalyst to resume its uptrend that began in late March, but has lost steam near the 0.7300 resistance level as traders adopt a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve's next move.
Silver Holds Near $70.00 Ahead of Fed Decision
Silver (XAG/USD) trades virtually unchanged on Tuesday around $70.00 after reclaiming its 200-day SMA, with traders waiting for the Fed's monetary policy announcement.
Trump Admin Blocked Larger Gaza Operation, Israel Expands Occupation Quietly
The Trump administration blocked a planned larger Israeli ground operation in Gaza, citing bigger priorities. Instead, Israel is quietly expanding its occupation beyond the yellow line, according to Israeli Channel 13.
US-Iran Draft Deal Framework: Nuclear Freeze, Sanctions Relief, Oil Exports
A proposed US-Iran framework includes Iran halting nuclear weapons development, regional ceasefire, oil export waivers, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund. Both sides will negotiate for 60 days with Oman and Gulf states facilitating maritime security talks.
Tech CapEx-to-Sales Ratio Hits Record 11.5% on AI Boom
Developed market tech firms have reached a record CapEx-to-Sales ratio of 11.5%, driven by the AI buildout, with utilities also seeing a surge to 23%.