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Gold Sell-Off Sharp After Record Highs, ING Says Slower Grind Higher
ING’s commodities strategist Ewa Manthey notes gold sold off sharply after record highs, pressured by higher Treasury yields, a stronger dollar, and weaker ETF demand. Forecasts have been cut but a slower grind higher is expected.
Trump: Iran Denies Charging Ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says Iran told the U.S. it is not seeking tolls, insurance costs, or other charges on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting some media reports. He also states no money has been given to Iran, but some funds will be used to buy U.S. food for Iran.
Hawkish Fed Sparks Risk-Off, Markets in Consolidation
Risk assets continue to decline as the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance at last week's FOMC meeting fuels risk-off sentiment and keeps markets in consolidation.
Iran: Nuclear Site Access Only Within Final US Agreement
Iran's deputy foreign minister stated that access to attacked nuclear sites and materials will only be examined within a final agreement with the US.
Oil Drops Below $80 on US-Iran Thaw, Yield Outlook Signals Rate Hikes
Oil prices slipped below $80 as a more conciliatory US-Iran tone and increased shipping in the Strait of Hormuz eased energy pressures. Meanwhile, a new central bank chair has cemented expectations for further rate hikes.
Oil prices cool as Europe heatwave intensifies, tech sector volatile
Oil prices decline amid an intensifying heatwave in Europe and ongoing volatility in the tech sector, as markets continue to digest asymmetries.
France Detects First Imported Ebola Case
French authorities have detected an Ebola case in a doctor recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, initiating isolation and contact tracing.
OpenAI releases full GPT-5.5-Cyber model for cybersecurity specialists
OpenAI has launched the complete version of GPT-5.5-Cyber, a model specialized in finding, checking, and fixing vulnerabilities. The release comes amid restrictions on rival Anthropic and is limited to verified cybersecurity professionals under the Daybreak program.
AI Drives Nasdaq Higher as Oil Warns of Inflation Return
The Nasdaq 100 continued its rally in the first week of June, supported by AI optimism, while oil prices hinted at a potential comeback of inflation.
UAE Oil Exports Rebound to 85% of Pre-Conflict Levels
UAE crude shipments have recovered to 85% of Abu Dhabi's pre-conflict levels, signaling a rapid normalization of energy exports from the Gulf region despite ongoing Middle East tensions.
WTI Oil Drops Below $72 as Iran Eases Strait of Hormuz Tensions
WTI crude oil extended its decline below $72.00 on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level since the UAE and Israel attacked Iran in late... as Iran eased its grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Tech Rout Sends US Stocks Lower, Dollar Hits Fresh 2026 High
US equity benchmarks fell sharply on Tuesday as a selloff in technology stocks deepened, while the US dollar strengthened to a new high for 2026.
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.