Germany’s Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, recently visited China to discuss the proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese goods. Contrary to popular belief, Habeck emphasized that these tariffs are not a form of punishment. This visit marks the first by a senior European official since the EU suggested imposing significant duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs)
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In recent days, commodity markets have seen a resurgence in positive territory, with both silver (XAG/USD) and gold (XAU/USD) experiencing gains. The underlying factor behind this surge appears to be mounting concerns around geopolitical tensions in both the Middle East and Asia. News of a potential escalation on the northern border between Lebanon and Israel
Safe Superintelligence (SSI), founded by Ilya Sutskever, is set to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI companies, SSI will exclusively focus on developing safe superintelligence with a clear mission and product roadmap. By avoiding distractions such as management and product cycle issues, SSI aims to stay true to its core values of
The latest report on U.S. factory production in May showed a surprising increase, rebounding from declines in the previous two months. The Federal Reserve reported a 0.9% jump in manufacturing output, surpassing economists’ expectations. However, despite this positive development, the outlook for sustained momentum in the sector remains uncertain. Higher interest rates and softening demand
The Nasdaq 100 (US Tech 100 mini on FXOpen) has recently faced some uncertainty in its price behaviour near the resistance level of 18,840. A decline in price was seen followed by a test of the former resistance at 18,250. This test showed aggressive demand, as indicated by the long lower shadow on the candle.
The price of gold experienced a setback at the beginning of the week, dropping below $2320 as geopolitical tensions took a backseat. The recent volatility in the market was influenced by conflicting data regarding interest rates and market participants’ preference for US Treasuries. The US dollar index (DXY) faced resistance at 105.63, leading to a
The Euro is the currency for the 20 European Union countries that belong to the Eurozone, making it the second most heavily traded currency in the world behind the US Dollar. In 2022, it accounted for 31% of all foreign exchange transactions with an average daily turnover of over $2.2 trillion. The EUR/USD pair is
The recent surge in French bond yields due to the upcoming election has sparked discussions regarding potential ECB interventions. Despite the market turbulence, ECB policymakers have not expressed plans to initiate emergency purchases of French bonds. According to five ECB sources who chose to remain anonymous, there has been no deliberation on activating an emergency
China’s Premier Li Keqiang began his four-day trip to Australia with a low-key start by visiting a South Australian winery and the Adelaide Zoo. His visit is the first by a Chinese premier in seven years, demonstrating the importance of the relationship between the two countries. During his visit to the Adelaide Zoo, Premier Li
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has issued a stark warning about the potential for a financial crisis if either the far-right or far-left political parties gain power. He emphasized that their heavy spending plans could lead to detrimental consequences for the economy. Market Volatility and Political Shocks Historical data shows a clear correlation between
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made it clear that he is willing to consider the Finance Minister’s proposals for spending cuts, but he highlighted that any fiscal adjustments should not come at the expense of the poor. Lula emphasized the need to avoid unnecessary spending while facing pressure from investors to reduce expenditures
During the Ukraine peace summit in Lucerne, Switzerland, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris revealed that the United States would be providing more than $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine. This aid is primarily aimed at assisting Ukraine’s energy sector and addressing the humanitarian crisis that has arisen as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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