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USD: Dollar Weakens as Trump Considers Naming Next Fed Chair Early (26.06.2025)
The dollar dipped amid an increase of bets on US interest-rate cuts on growing expectations the next Federal Reserve chairman is likely to ease monetary policy earlier than currently anticipated.
Federal Reserve Releases Plan to Relax Key Bank Capital Rule (25.06.2025)
The Federal Reserve unveiled plans to roll back an important capital rule that big banks have said limits their ability to hold more Treasuries and act as intermediaries in the $29 trillion market.
European Car Sales Rise as Demand for EVs, Plug-In Hybrids Soars (25.06.2025)
Europe’s car market picked up slightly in May, as robust demand for electric and hybrid vehicles helped offset the drag from a patchy economy hit by global trade tensions.
US Strikes on Iran Had Limited Impact on Nuclear Program, Early Report Shows (25.06.2025)
American airstrikes had only a limited impact on Iran’s nuclear program, according to early US intelligence findings, as the United Nations watchdog urged fresh inspection of the sites.
NATO Leaders Endorse Historic Plan to Boost Defense Spending (25.06.2025)
NATO leaders agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and renewed their commitment to mutual defense in an historic move that comes at the time of an increasingly belligerent Russia.
EU Weighs Cutting 20 Banks From SWIFT in New Russia Sanctions (24.06.2025)
The European Union is considering cutting more than 20 banks from SWIFT, the international payments system, as well as lowering a price cap on Russian oil and banning the Nord Stream gas pipelines as part of a new sanctions package that aims to increase pressure on Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.
Trump's Tariffs: EU Warns a Baseline Trump Tariff Would Still Spur Retaliation (24.06.2025)
The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports, including on Boeing Co. aircraft, if President Donald Trump puts a baseline levy on the bloc’s goods as many expect.
Powell Reiterates No Rush to Cut as Fed Awaits Tariff Clarity (24.06.2025)
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will reiterate to lawmakers the central bank is in no rush to lower interest rates as officials wait for more clarity on the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Waffenruhe von Iran gebrochen?: Israel ordnet Gegenangriff an (24.06.2025)
Die von US-Präsident Donald Trump Dienstagfrüh verkündete Waffenruhe zwischen Israel und dem Iran hat nur kurz gehalten. In Israel wurde die Bevölkerung vorübergehend aufgefordert, Schutzräume aufzusuchen, da das israelische Militär mindestens einen Raketenstart aus dem Iran Richtung Israel entdeckt habe. Der Iran dementierte die Meldung über einen neuen Raketenangriff. Der israelische Verteidigungsminister Israel Katz wies dennoch daraufhin das Militär an, Angriffe auf Ziele in Teheran durchzuführen.
US-Zölle auf Haushaltsgeräte in Kraft (24.06.2025)
Lagarde Reiterates ECB Well Placed But Monitoring Oil Swings (23.06.2025)
The European Central Bank is well placed to tackle “exceptionally high” uncertainty but will closely watch gyrations in commodities markets as tensions in the Middle East flare, President Christine Lagarde said.
USA greifen iranische Atomanlagen an (22.06.2025)
Die USA haben an der Seite Israels in den Krieg gegen den Iran eingegriffen und nach Angaben von Präsident Donald Trump in der Nacht auf Sonntag Atomanlagen angegriffen. „Entscheidende Anlagen zur Uran-Anreicherung“ seien komplett zerstört, sagte Trump im Weißen Haus. Der Iran müsse sich jetzt für den Weg des Friedens entscheiden, sonst werde es es noch größere Angriffe geben, drohte Trump.
EUR/USD Currency Traders Are Ditching Dollar for Euro on Options Bets (20.06.2025)
The euro is taking on a bigger role in the global currency options market as traders skirt around the dollar given the risks from unpredictable US policy and a global trade war.
US Stocks Gain as Fed’s Waller Offers Hope on July Rate Cut (20.06.2025)
US stocks rose on Friday as investors returned from the Juneteenth holiday break to evaluate recent comments from a top Federal Reserve official as well as the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Iran-Angriff: Trump-Entscheid in nächsten zwei Wochen (20.06.2025)
Nach Spekulationen über einen bevorstehenden Angriff der US-Armee auf den Iran hat sich am Donnerstag das Weiße Haus geäußert. Präsident Donald Trump werde seine Entscheidung in den nächsten zwei Wochen treffen, hieß es. Einem Bericht zufolge führten Washington und Teheran im Hintergrund Gespräche. In Trumps rechtskonservativer Basis, die sich hinter dem Slogan „Make America Great Again“ („MAGA“) versammelt, mehren sich unterdessen Stimmen gegen ein Eingreifen.
Studie warnt: Kaum noch Spielraum für 1,5-Grad-Ziel (20.06.2025)
Den globalen Klimazielen läuft die Zeit davon: Das verbleibende CO2-Budget, um die Erderwärmung dauerhaft auf 1,5 Grad zu begrenzen, wird bei dem derzeitigen Niveau klimaschädlicher Emissionen in etwas mehr als drei Jahren aufgebraucht sein. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt der Jahresbericht der Wissenschaftsinitiative Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC), der am Donnerstag bei der UNO-Klimakonferenz in Bonn vorgestellt wurde.
Momentum Institut: Vermögen stiegen stärker als Staatsschuld (20.06.2025)
Russia Steelmaker Severstal Sees Risk of Shutdowns as Economy Slows (19.06.2025)
Slumping Russian steel demand, due to a construction slowdown amid broader economic weakness, may force some of the country’s producers to halt output, according to Severstal PJSC’s chief.
Russian Minister Warns of Recession as Officials Spar on Economy (19.06.2025)
President Vladimir Putin’s top economic officials openly argued over the state of Russia’s economy during a session at a flagship forum, with one government minister issuing his starkest warning yet that the country may be teetering on the edge of a recession.
IMF Sounds Stagnation Alarm on Euro-Zone Economic Growth (19.06.2025)
Europe risks drifting into stagnation without urgent action to tackle slowing growth, weak investment and rising geopolitical threats, the International Monetary Fund warned.
Spain Opposes Plan to Raise NATO’s Spending Target to 5% (19.05.2025)
Spain will oppose NATO plans to raise the target for members’ defense spending to 5% of GDP, potentially setting up a clash with US President Donald Trump, who wants Europe to spend more on its own security.
SNB senkt Leitzins im Kampf gegen sinkende Preise und starken Franken (19.06.2025)
Die SNB senkt ihren Leitzins um weitere 0,25 Prozentpunkte. Den grössten Teil der Liquidität, die Banken bei der SNB halten, wird künftig nicht mehr verzinst. Auf einem kleinen Teil werden allerdings Negativzinsen von 0,25 Prozent anfallen. Ist das der neue Normalzustand?
Fed Meeting June 2025: Powell Says Rate Path Unclear But Tariff Impact Is Coming (19.06.2025)
There are a lot of unknowns about the outlook for the economy and interest rates, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled at least one thing seems certain: Higher prices are coming.
China’s EV Powerhouse BYD Accelerates Into Europe’s Heartland (19.06.2025)
Momentum built around sleek showrooms, bold pricing and a dealer push that worries entrenched rivals.
Surging Stocks Helped US Add More Than 379,000 Millionaires Last Year (18.06.2025)
The US added more than 1,000 new millionaires per day last year, with surging stocks driving the wealth increase, according to a new report from UBS.
China Lashes Out at G-7, Von der Leyen for Criticism of Policies (18.06.2025)
China has attacked the Group of Seven nations for what it called interference in its internal affairs and chastised a top European official for criticizing Beijing’s rare earth and economic policies.
Fed Officials Hold Rates Again, Still See Two Cuts by Year End (18.06.2025)
Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to pencil in two rate cuts in 2025, saying uncertainty over the economic outlook was still high but had diminished.
US Jobless Claims Stabilize Near Highest Levels This Year (18.06.2025)
Applications for US unemployment benefits ticked down last week, stabilizing near the highest levels in eight months.
ECB’s Panetta Says Economic Outlook Faces Substantial Risks (18.06.2025)
The euro-zone’s economic prospects face “substantial” dangers that officials are struggling to assess, according to European Central Bank Governing Council member Fabio Panetta.