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6 days ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
Waller, who was a staunch hawk during the Fed’s aggressive tightening in 2022, is now the first to push for rate cuts. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 3 min read • Quick overview Jerome Powell emphasizes the need to prevent a temporary spike in inflation from becoming a lasting issue, despite internal dissent within the Fed. The Fed has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, but significant revisions to economic forecasts indicate rising friction among members.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
Brent crude prices fell more than 2% on Friday but remained near $77 per barrel, close to the January highs reached last week. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 2 min read • Quick overview Uncertainty from the Middle East conflict has increased demand for safe-haven assets, despite a slight dip in the U.S. dollar against the euro and British pound. The U.S. Dollar Index is set to rise 0.6% this week, marking its largest weekly gain in over a month.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
Bitcoin is expected to break out of its narrow trading range between $103,000 and $109,000 in the coming weeks. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 1 min read • Quick overview The cryptocurrency market experienced losses on June 20, with Bitcoin dropping to $103,731 and Ethereum remaining stable at $2,485.54. Despite recent declines, analysts suggest Bitcoin may be poised for a bullish breakout due to signs of liquidation exhaustion and reduced open interest.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
resident Donald Trump also weighed in, calling the bill a turning point for American leadership in digital assets. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 2 min read • Quick overview Cryptocurrency stocks surged on Wall Street after the U.S. Senate approved the GENIUS Act, a bill regulating stablecoins. Coinbase shares rose over 16%, while Circle's stock skyrocketed by 33.8%, marking a sixfold increase since its public debut.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
The possibility of direct U.S. involvement in a war with Iran is viewed by analysts and traders as a worst-case scenario for markets. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 1 min read • Quick overview The Mexican peso weakened slightly to 19.0416 pesos per dollar amid rising geopolitical tensions. Investor anxiety is driven by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and the potential for U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
A steep decline in building permits for future projects suggested continued weakness in the housing market, amid challenges from tariffs. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 2 min read • Quick overview U.S. stock indexes closed mixed on Friday, with the Dow and S&P 500 slightly down while the Nasdaq saw a small gain. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that inflation pressures may rise due to new tariffs, as the Fed kept interest rates unchanged.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
The Fed now expects 1.4% GDP growth for 2025, down from 1.7% in its March projections, and sees year-end unemployment at 4.5%. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 2 min read • Quick overview President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for poor performance, despite appointing him. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25–4.5% and indicated potential rate cuts later this year, influenced by rising inflation from new tariffs.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
The share of investors with a neutral view on Argentine asset prices dropped significantly—from nearly 20% in May to under 10% now. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 2 min read • Quick overview International funds are optimistic about Brazilian assets, with two-thirds of investors expecting the Ibovespa index to exceed 140,000 points. Expectations for Argentine assets have significantly improved, with over half of investors anticipating a stronger rally in the next six months.
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1 week ago | 
fxleaders.com | Ignacio Teson
While there was no visible disruption to global oil flows, Iran and Qatar partially suspended gas production at the South Pars field. Written by: Ignacio Teson • • 2 min read • Quick overview U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday due to rising concerns over potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. All major Wall Street indexes closed lower, with the Dow Jones dropping 0.70% and the S&P 500 losing 0.84%.
