HTFX Market Insight｜Ceasefire, Inflation & Easing Expectations Enter Critical Phase

In the third week of June 2025, international markets are experiencing a highly complex mix of emotions. A temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has eased some risk‑off sentiment, but shifts in U.S. fiscal policy and global economic forecasts have driven renewed volatility. HTFX provides an in‑depth analysis of the underlying drivers and helps investors identify upcoming opportunity windows.

Middle East ceasefire eases safe‑haven demand; gold and oil retreat

At the start of this week, Iran and Israel announced a preliminary ceasefire agreement under international mediation, immediately dampening risk‑averse sentiment. Gold fell from its intra‑month high of USD 3,360 to around USD 3,290 per ounce, while crude oil dropped over 7% in two days, with Brent briefly dipping below USD 80 per barrel.

Although geopolitical tensions have temporarily eased, markets remain on edge. Bullish positions in gold persist, with some investors viewing the pullback as a medium‑ to long‑term buying opportunity. The sharper correction in oil reflects the markets heightened sensitivity to global supply‑demand balances and inflationary pressures.

U.S. fiscal stimulus vs. monetary policy divergence weighs on the dollar

Across the Atlantic, the U.S. government is preparing a multi‑trillion‑dollar fiscal stimulus package focused on infrastructure and industrial upgrading. While the White House argues this will support long‑term employment and growth, renewed concerns over the debt ceiling and widening budget deficits have surfaced.

The U.S. dollar index continued to slide this week, hitting its lowest level in nearly three years, as markets reassessed the Federal Reserves monetary easing prospects. With employment growth slowing and inflation gradually coming under control, investors increasingly anticipate rate cuts before year‑end.

This dynamic has reshaped currency markets: major non‑U.S. currencies, especially the euro and yen, have rallied significantly against the dollar. Emerging‑market currencies have also benefited from renewed capital inflows, easing depreciation pressures from recent months.

Equities extend gains, but volatility may rise

Despite mounting macro uncertainty, U.S. equities—particularly in the technology sector—have remained strong. The Nasdaq is up over 18% year‑to‑date, driven by themes in AI, semiconductors, and green energy.

However, elevated valuations have prompted some funds to increase hedging in anticipation of higher volatility. Key catalysts include the July 5 U.S. Non‑Farm Payrolls report and the start of Q2 earnings season, which could trigger rapid shifts in sentiment.

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