Monthly Archives: June 2025
Crude Oil Slips as Demand Doubts Resurface
Written on June 12, 2025 at 2:45 am, by
Key Takeaways: *WTI dips as weak Chinese demand and rising U.S. fuel stocks outweigh trade talk optimism. *OPEC+ output is drifting higher, with risks of sharper supply increases into Q3. Market Summary: WTI crude prices dipped this week, retreating from recent highs as fragile demand signals and mounting supply risks overshadowed fleeting optimism around theContinue Reading
Sterling Slips as UK Labour Market Softens
Written on June 12, 2025 at 2:45 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The UK labour market is weakening, with rising unemployment and slower wage growth reinforcing dovish BoE expectations. *Markets now fully price in two BoE rate cuts by year-end, as fiscal headwinds and soft growth weigh on sentiment. *Sterling remains under pressure as resilient U.S. data and eurozone outperformance highlight GBP’s relative weakness. MarketContinue Reading
Yen Softens as Risk Sentiment Improves; BoJ Policy Shift in Focus
Written on June 12, 2025 at 2:44 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The market was focused on the U.S.-China new round of trade talks, which were extended to Tuesday. *A positive tone from President Trump at the event hammered the safe-haven gold in the last session. *Wall Street holds a “wait-and-see” mood, eyeing the trade talk outcome. Market Summary: The Japanese Yen weakened as investorContinue Reading
