US PPI Jump 6.5%, Highest Since 2022, as Oil Shock Spreads

    US PPI Jump 6.5%, Highest Since 2022, as Oil Shock Spreads

    US producer prices surged far more than expected in May, highlighting that inflation pressures continue to build beneath the surface of the economy despite Wednesday’s relatively reassuring consumer inflation report. PPI rose 1.1% mom, matching April’s increase and exceeding expectations of 0.7% mom. Annual producer inflation accelerated from 5.9% yoy to 6.5% yoy, the strongest…

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    Euro Shrugs Off ECB Hike as Traders Refocus on Rising US-Iran Risks

      Euro Shrugs Off ECB Hike as Traders Refocus on Rising US-Iran Risks

      The Euro was broadly steady after the ECB delivered its widely anticipated 25 basis point rate hike, as traders quickly shifted their attention back to the Middle East. While the central bank raised inflation forecasts and lowered growth projections, the decision largely matched expectations. More importantly, policymakers offered no guidance on what comes next, leaving…

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      Fig. 1. The cryptocurrency market is hovering around the 200-week moving average.

        The Crypto Market Is Consolidating Rather Than Falling

        Market Overview The crypto market capitalisation has risen by 0.9% to $2.15 trillion over the past 24 hours, with gains broadly distributed among the most popular altcoins. In the short term, this looks more like a technical rebound within a broader consolidation near the 200-week moving average than a full-fledged reversal. Nevertheless, relatively small coins…

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        EUR/USD: ECB Meeting and Interest Rate Expectations

          EUR/USD: ECB Meeting and Interest Rate Expectations

          On 11 June, the ECB is holding the second day of its Governing Council meeting. The interest rate decision will be announced at 14:15 CET, followed by a press conference by Christine Lagarde at 14:45 CET. Markets are focused on the possibility of a 25-basis-point rate increase to 2.25%. The case for further tightening is…

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          AUD/USD Stumbles Again—A Bigger Breakdown Could Be Near

            AUD/USD Stumbles Again—A Bigger Breakdown Could Be Near

            Key Highlights AUD/USD started a fresh decline below 0.7120 and 0.7080. A bearish trend line is forming with resistance at 0.7065 on the 4-hour chart. Bitcoin started a consolidation phase above $60,000. Gold extended losses below $4,200 and tested $4,050. AUD/USD Technical Analysis The Aussie Dollar failed to stay above 0.7120 and declined against the…

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            Cautious Stability Ahead of US Data That Could Move the Markets (chart)

              Cautious Stability Ahead of US Data That Could Move the Markets (chart)

              EUR/USD Analysis Summary Today Overall Trend: Remains Bearish. Support Levels for EUR/USD Today: 1.1515 – 1.1460 – 1.1380 Resistance Levels for EUR/USD Today: 1.1585 – 1.1640 – 1.1750 EUR/USD Trading Signals: Buy scenario: From the support level of 1.1465 with a target of 1.1620 and a stop-loss at 1.1400 Sell scenario: From the resistance level…

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