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Canada's consumer price index expected to remain at 1.7% in May — FXStreet

FXStreet says Statistics Canada is set to release the consumer price index for May this Tuesday. Economists project the gauge will match April’s annual rise of 1.7%.

24 June
Canada's consumer price index expected to remain at 1.7% in May — FXStreet
Central banks plan to boost gold reserves as dollar dominance wanes — OMFIF survey

A survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) found that one in three central banks plan to cut their dependence on the dollar and ramp up gold holdings over the next year or two.

24 June
Central banks plan to boost gold reserves as dollar dominance wanes — OMFIF survey
Copper market faces crisis as LME inventories hit historic lows

The London Metal Exchange (LME) is grappling with one of the most severe copper shortages in history. Rapidly dwindling inventories have driven prices up to multi-year highs. On Monday, copper traded at a $280-per-ton premium, the largest since 2021, as noted by Bloomberg.

24 June
Copper market faces crisis as LME inventories hit historic lows
Heraeus analysts note shift in investors’ interest towards silver

According to an analysts' review by Heraeus, investors are gradually shifting their focus from gold to silver. In recent months, the share of inflows into silver-backed funds has noticeably increased.

24 June
Heraeus analysts note shift in investors’ interest towards silver
Germany may face LNG shortage despite high import rates

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows to Germany's four floating terminals have significantly increased in recent months as the country rushes to replenish its fuel reserves. However, a large portion of the imported LNG is being sent abroad, leaving domestic reserves unchanged.

24 June
Germany may face LNG shortage despite high import rates
UK grocery inflation hits highest level since March 2024 in June

UK food prices rose 4.7% year-on-year in the four weeks to June 15, up from 4.1% the previous month. The increase has further strained low-income households across the country. Reuters forecasts indicate UK grocery inflation may spike 5% this year.

24 June
UK grocery inflation hits highest level since March 2024 in June
Dollar falls as investor sentiment improves and Fed signals rate cut

The US dollar weakened against most major currencies after President Donald Trump announced an agreement to help stabilize the Middle East. This also boosted investor appetite for riskier assets.

24 June
Dollar falls as investor sentiment improves and Fed signals rate cut
ECB’s quantitative easing should only be used in extreme cases — Bundesbank chief

The European Central Bank (ECB) should only resort to large-scale bond purchases in "absolutely exceptional cases" given the significant losses caused by this monetary stimulus measure, according to Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel.

24 June
ECB’s quantitative easing should only be used in extreme cases — Bundesbank chief
Easing Middle East tensions and shift in market focus to tariffs strengthen US stocks

Reduced tensions in the Middle East have put downward pressure on oil prices and the dollar exchange rate as investors' concerns about further escalation of the regional conflict eased. In contrast, the American stock market is on the rise, Reuters reports.

24 June
Easing Middle East tensions and shift in market focus to tariffs strengthen US stocks
Gold retreats as Donald Trump announces easing Middle East tensions

On Tuesday, gold prices dropped to a near two-week low. Investor risk appetite rose following US President Donald Trump's announcements of easing tensions between Israel and Iran, which dimmed safe-haven demand.

24 June
Gold retreats as Donald Trump announces easing Middle East tensions

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