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Gold steadied, as investors weighed renewed fighting in the Middle East and the prospects for interest-rate hikes to combat stubborn inflation.

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According to the publication, beginning July 1, the EU has allowed Ukrainian companies to export only 1.05 mln metric tons of steel products to the bloc duty-free, 60% less than in 2025

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Conflicting domestic economic policies, sudden judicial disruptions, and fresh American tariff investigations have upended the India-U. S.

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On Tuesday, the semiconductor-heavy Kospi Index in South Korea dropped 10% from all-time highs. At the same time, investors rotated to the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index which climbed more than 4% in a single day, its biggest advance since April 2025. Opening Trade guests discuss whether this signals an impending bear market, with rising inflation, tariff pass-through effects, and the possibility of central bank interest-rate hikes all adding to market risks. (Source: Bloomberg)

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New Zealand’s dollar advanced to its strongest level in three weeks after a hawkish central bank and strong manufacturing data this week fueled trader bets for two more interest-rate hikes this year.

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The United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry as it seeks to refresh its ageing naval fleet, a move set to expand the bilateral alliance beyond security into defence manufacturing, technology and industrial production. According to analysts, the bid reflects Washington’s efforts to address long-standing problems in its own industry – such as chronic construction delays, cost overruns, shortages of skilled workers and supply chain constraints. It also marks a...

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The leaders of ⁠Malaysia and Thailand said ⁠on Thursday they would ⁠work on developing a special border economic zone, and had resolved an issue that had disrupted trade in seafood between the neighbours. In May, Thailand restricted the import of Malaysian-caught sea bass due ‌to concerns over chemical residues, prompting Kuala Lumpur to temporarily ban some varieties of Thai shrimp over food safety controls last month. “We have resolved this outstanding issue of fisheries … we agree it should...

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Central bank’s baseline projections showed above-target inflation despite the inclusion of almost three rate rises

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US natural gas futures fell more than 6%, the steepest daily price decline since March, as traders weighed a flurry of market-moving pipeline expansion and export terminal updates. Losses were exacerbated as some algorithmic traders moved in a sharply bearish direction.

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A pair of children’s shoes is an odd place to look for the changing dynamics of American power. But stick with me because, after the past year, it is one of the clearest places to see them. Long before those shoes reach a store shelf, tariffs have raised the cost of materials, components, and importation. Oil touches nearly everything else: synthetic fabrics, foam, adhesives, packaging, and freight. When both shocks arrive together, companies cut margins, cut orders, cheapen materials, delay investment, and eventually pass the pain on to consumers. Now, multiply that across the economy, and you start to see the The post Glass Jaw? The New Economic Fragility Recasting American Power appeared first on War on the Rocks.

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ING Groep, one of the top financiers of commodity trading, is fielding “a lot” of calls from clients to support Venezuelan natural resource deals as the country revamps exports after years of US sanctions, its new Americas commodity finance head said.

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The Bank of France raised its short-term growth estimate as activity improved in all sectors in June, indicating the economy will safely avoid a recession.

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Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why the biggest threat to global shipping isn't the Strait of Hormuz—it's still the Red Sea. He breaks down the surge in imports driven by tariff uncertainty, why companies are stockpiling inventory after the COVID supply chain crisis, and how Panama Canal drought risks could create the next bottleneck. (Source: Bloomberg)

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During its June meeting, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged. Committee members expressed concerns about rising inflation and ongoing supply chain disruptions. Economic indicators for the second quarter showed robust growth, and the job market appeared resilient. Although inflation forecasts were adjusted upward, a decline is anticipated later this year, with the Fed projecting inflation to meet its target by 2028.

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On Thursday, Indian government bonds rebounded following a selloff in the previous session. However, rising oil prices and U. S. Treasury yields limited the market's overall progress. Notably, foreign lenders significantly invested in Indian bonds in June, signaling robust inflows. Furthermore, overseas investors showed interest in Fully Accessible Route bonds, anticipating potential index inclusion, while overnight index swap rates held steady as traders exercised caution.

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The oil industry has spent more than a century pushing into new frontiers. Its engineers pulled crude from beneath deserts, oceans and frozen tundra. Its traders built markets that turned oil into the world’s most actively traded commodity.

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While oil prices have fallen, the cost of refined products like gasoline and diesel are proving to be much stickier.

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US strike reportedly hits bridge on China-Iran rail corridor also used by Russia Overnight US strikes hit the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in northern Iran's Golestan province, a trade link to Tehran's strategic partners China and Russia, Fars news agency reported. Fars said the route that goes on to pass through Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan has been an important land link to China which gained further relevance during this year's blockade of Iran's Gulf ports by the US. It added that the route had also been used by Russia for cargo shipments to Iran since late 2025. The agency said repairs to the bridge were expected to be completed quickly.

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European natural gas prices edged lower as traders evaluate the region’s supply picture after fresh hostilities between the US and Iran.

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Deutsche Bank AG’s private arm will consider buying emerging Asia bonds if oil prices stay low enough to push down inflation and yields.

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Indian stock markets traded higher on Thursday, recovering from Wednesday's significant decline. Sensex and Nifty saw marginal gains as investor confidence returned to the trading floor. Oil prices continued their upward trend, influenced by escalating Middle East geopolitical concerns. Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of Indian equities for the sixth consecutive session.

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Gold prices experienced a decline on Thursday after recent drops. Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran fueled inflation worries. Higher interest rate expectations also pressured the non-yielding precious metal. Central banks worldwide are monitoring inflation and economic growth forecasts. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium saw mixed movements.

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China made its largest daily purchase of soybeans from the United States since November on Wednesday, the latest sign of improving trade ties as Beijing moves towards fulfilling commitments announced after US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The US Department of Agriculture said private exporters reported sales of 472,000 tonnes of soybeans for delivery to China, the greatest daily export sale to the country since November. “China has a long way to go to reach...

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South Korea’s central bank reiterated that policy rates will need to rise at an appropriate time, reinforcing its hawkish stance just a week before policymakers will meet to decide on whether to resume tightening.

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Indian stocks and the rupee experienced a significant decline on Wednesday. This market downturn followed fresh US strikes on Iran and rising oil prices. The country's volatility index surged, reflecting increased trader risk perception. Bond yields climbed the most in over three months, while the rupee ended as the continent's worst performer. Analysts suggest market reactions to geopolitical events are often short-lived.

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New Zealand manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in almost five years in June as central bank Governor Anna Breman pointed to a burgeoning economic recovery, underscoring this week’s decision to raise interest rates.

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Gold and silver prices declined significantly in Mumbai trading on Wednesday. This retreat followed global bullion market weakness and US President Donald Trump's comments. Crude oil prices surged, stoking inflationary concerns and impacting investor sentiment. Analysts noted that rising inflation and a stronger US dollar reduced gold and silver's appeal. Investors now await US Federal Reserve meeting minutes for interest rate guidance.

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The US share of Brazilian exports fell to its lowest level since 1997 in the first half of 2026, while China widened its lead as the country’s top trading partner, according to the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil, whose report landed as Washington held public hearings on a proposed new round of tariffs against Brazilian goods. American buyers took 9.4 per cent of Brazilian exports between January and June, down from 12.1 per cent a year earlier and the smallest share in the chamber’s...

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China’s labour practices came under scrutiny on Wednesday during a US government hearing on a proposal to impose tariffs on goods linked to forced labour, with participants divided over whether higher tariffs would effectively improve workers’ rights. The Office of the United States Trade Representative is holding a three-day public hearing from July 7 to 9 as part of its Section 301 investigation into the use of forced labour in international supply chains. The investigation and the hearings...

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Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created petrol and diesel shortages and brought the war home for Russians