Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, believes prices of precious metals will continue to rise in the second half of this year, with new drivers likely to join the existing ones.
10 July 2025
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UBS maintains its year-end forecast for the euro-dollar pair at 1.2000 for the third quarter (Q3). By December, according to analysts, it could reach 1.2300. It is worth noting that UBS Q2 expectations were met, with the pair hitting 1.1800.
10 July 2025
President Donald Trump’s focus on the US trade deficit and his comments about the deliberate weakening of the yen have fueled speculation that Japan could be pressured to adjust its currency's value. However, the country is unlikely to face such pressure.
10 July 2025
According to Goldman Sachs strategists, the situation on the US stock market now looks encouraging. However, as the experts warn, US stocks growth may be hampered later this year.
10 July 2025
On Wednesday, senior officials from the three leading OPEC producing countries—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait—said the production increases delivered by the alliance were necessary.
10 July 2025
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF) data, the US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves fell to 57.7% in Q1 2025, a decline contrasted by euro-denominated reserves gaining traction.
10 July 2025
Bitcoin rose above $112,000 for the first time amid a broader rally in the risk assets. The price of the cryptocurrency surged 3.1% to $112,009, pushing year-to-date gains close to 20%.
10 July 2025
Yesterday, Ethereum surged past the $2,700 mark and is currently trading at around $2,790. According to CoinLineup, the rally comes as major companies ramp up their investments in the altcoin.
10 July 2025
According to Reuters, Canada is expanding trade with the EU and Asia to reduce dependence on the United States market. In May, the US share in Canadian exports fell 10% year-on-year, accounting for 68% of total exports.
10 July 2025
Yesterday's announcement by Donald Trump about imposing 50% tariffs on copper imports to the US sparked a strong market reaction. COMEX copper futures surged by 12%, reaching a record high. Meanwhile, the asset's price on trading platforms in Shanghai and London declined.
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