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Dollar and Precious Metals Slump on Hawkish Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.75%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after the British pound, the euro, and the Japanese yen all rallied following hawkish comments from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ on the inflationary effects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran....

Markets keep the faith – but oil staying above $100 could test that optimism

Markets keep the faith – but oil staying above $100 could test that optimism

FTSE 100’s modest retreat suggests investors underestimating inflationary impact if energy prices remain elevated

The Guardian - UK

Interest rate cuts not on the horizon, Bank of England governor says

Interest rate cuts not on the horizon, Bank of England governor says

The Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday.

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Follow the Footprints: 3 Stocks with Unusual Options Activity That You Can’t Ignore

On a day when nothing worked for investors, yesterday’s unusual options activity had plenty of variety, especially in the top three. Here’s how investors might have played each of the stock's and their options.

3,800 Workers Walk Out at Greeley Meatpacking Plant in Major Strike

Walking into your local grocery store and seeing empty meat cases is a sudden shock to the system. You might blame inflation or supply chain ghosts for the rising price of a simple steak. However, the real story is unfolding right now on a frozen picket line in Greeley, Colorado.…

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Goldman Sachs: Every $10 Jump in Oil Could Add 0.3% to U.S. Inflation

Thanks to the ongoing war in Iran and its affect on oil prices, Goldman Sachs has warned investors to brace for a wider economic shift. That shift is going to start with a painful rise in inflation.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says U.S. economy is ‘amazing’—but admits ‘we just don’t know’ as inflation, jobs, and oil shocks cloud the outlook

Jerome Powell said “don’t know” 17 times during the conference as he praised the economy’s resilience—but flagged rising inflation, stalled job growth, and an unpredictable oil shock from Iran.

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'A month ago, no one would have believed this': June Fed rate hike odds just surpassed rate cut odds as stagflation fears grow

'A month ago, no one would have believed this': June Fed rate hike odds just surpassed rate cut odds as stagflation fears grow

The Atlanta Fed’s Market Probability Tracker places the odds of a rate hike at about 15% within the next three months.

Bank of England holds interest rates but hints at possible hikes

Bank of England holds interest rates but hints at possible hikes

The Bank left rates unchanged in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

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Iran war has 'material impact' on inflation, ECB's Lagarde warns

Iran war has 'material impact' on inflation, ECB's Lagarde warns

ECB holds rates, warning Middle East tensions and oil risks could push inflation higher. Baseline sees 2.6% in 2026, but energy shocks could lift it to 3.5% or 4.4%, depending on how long supply disruptions persist.

Stocks Retreat as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher

Stocks Retreat as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

What is behind the Bank’s latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

What is behind the Bank’s latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

Policymakers voted unanimously to keep rates at 3.75%, with cuts now looking to be off the table as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.

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Dollar Falls and Gold Plunges on Hawkish Global Central Banks

Dollar Falls and Gold Plunges on Hawkish Global Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran. Losses in...

As Meta Stock Dips Near $600 Levels Should You Buy or Stay on the Sidelines?

As Meta Stock Dips Near $600 Levels Should You Buy or Stay on the Sidelines?

Meta Platforms has fallen near the $600 price levels amid the broader market meltdown. Should you buy the dip?

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Stocks Slump as Iran War Fans Inflation Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Jerome Powell says you're right to blame data centers for making your bills more expensive: 'probably pushing inflation up'

Electricity prices due to the investment into AI could spike, analysts have warned.

The Independent UK

European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain

ECB keeps rates steady as rising energy prices fuel inflation concerns amid Iran war

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key policy rates on hold on Thursday, as fresh spikes in oil and gas prices threaten to derail recent progress in reducing inflation.

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Households facing ‘fresh blow to budgets’ as inflation forecasts are hiked

Sharp rises in the cost of energy could also have implications for the cost of food, travel, entertainment and more, an analyst said.

The Guardian - UK

BoE delivers message Britons don’t want to hear as inflation – and rates – look set to rise

Decision to hold interest rates is backed by gloomy assessment of economy as Iran war pushes up oil prices

International Business Times UK

US Markets Crash After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged as Oil Price Shock Amid the Middle East Conflict Plays Out

Crippled energy infrastructure in the Middle East continues to drive up price and compels the US Fed to keep rate unchanged.

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears

The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.

The Independent UK

Bank of England unanimously votes to press pause on interest rates as Iran worries grow

City still thinks borrowing costs will fall – but not until later this year

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BofE leaves interest rates on hold at 3.75% amid fresh inflation fears

Rate setters are worried about a possible spike in inflation caused by the Iran war

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Bank holds UK interest rates at 3.75% and stands ‘ready to act’ over Iran war

The Bank of England left rates unchanged in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday.

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