Extra, pre market — June 25, 2025Global financial markets mounted a broad-based relief rally as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased significantly following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The U.S.-brokered truce, while fragile, has triggered a visible return to risk appetite across equity, fixed income, and currency markets. U.S. President Donald Trump, despite playing a central role in halting the conflict, publicly rebuked both Israel and Iran for violations, urging Israel via Truth Social to “BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” This unusual stance appears to have stabilized sentiment across asset classes, at least for now.
U.S. equity markets responded favorably to the geopolitical de-escalation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by +507.24 points (+1.2%) to close at 43,089.02, while the Nasdaq 100 added +334.19 points (+1.5%) to end at 22,190.52. The S&P 500 rose +67.01 points (+1.1%), settling at 6,092.18 (Screenshot_1.png). The Russell 2000 also climbed +1.1%, driven by renewed confidence in domestic cyclicals. Volatility sharply dropped, with the CBOE VIX Index falling -11.9% to 17.48, indicating a lower perceived risk premium.
Sector rotation was pronounced. Technology (XLK) led with a +1.8% gain to $247.24, closely followed by Financials (XLF) at +1.5%, and Communications (XLC) at +1.3%. In contrast, Energy (XLE) sank -1.3% to $84.91, weighed down by falling oil prices, and Consumer Staples (XLP) edged down slightly by -0.1% (Screenshot_1.png). Investors appeared to rotate out of defensive sectors into higher-beta growth plays, signaling a risk-on tone.
The sector divergence was matched by style factor dispersion. On a relative basis, Private Equity (PSP/SPY) outperformed all other factors with a +1.2% daily move, followed by IPOs (IPO/SPY) at +0.9% and Hedge Funds (GURU/SPY) at +0.6% (Screenshot_6.png). Among equity styles, Small-Cap Growth (IJT/SPY) posted a +0.6% relative return, while Value (IVE/SPY) and Low Volatility (USMV/SPY) underperformed at -0.3% and -0.6% respectively. This points to growing investor confidence in higher-risk, higher-reward assets, likely fueled by reduced macro stress.
The relief was also evident in global bond markets. U.S. Treasury yields declined modestly as demand for duration returned. The 10-year yield (US10Y) closed at 4.298%, down from earlier June highs, while the 2-year (US2Y) yield dropped to 3.797% (Screenshot_5.png). European yields followed suit: Germany’s 10Y Bund yield dropped to 2.144%, and the UK Gilt yield hovered at 4.475%. Notably, Japanese 10Y yields have increased to 1.404%, up 22.88% YTD, signaling shifting monetary dynamics in Asia.
Credit markets remained resilient. On a year-to-date basis, Local Emerging Market Bonds (EMLC) are outperforming with an 11.3% return, followed by USD Emerging Market Debt (EMB +6.9%), and Convertibles (CWB +5.2%). U.S. Corporate bonds continued to benefit from carry and spread compression, with High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) both showing solid inflows and positive performance (Screenshot_4.png). Fixed income appears to be balancing carry with renewed duration appeal amid easing geopolitical risk and softer Fed expectations.
Commodities, particularly energy, experienced sharp reversals. WTI Crude Oil (CL1) and Brent Crude (CO1) fell 6.0% and 6.1% respectively, closing at $64.37 and $67.14 (Screenshot_7.png). This move reflects the de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz risk and was compounded by Trump's call to "DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!"—signaling a political push for increased U.S. production. Gold, meanwhile, retreated slightly to $3,328.22 (-0.1%), though remains up 28.4% YTD, having benefited from haven flows during the height of the conflict. Silver saw a similar retreat to $35.74 (-0.5%), though retains a +23.6% YTD gain.
In foreign exchange, the U.S. dollar weakened across major pairs as safe-haven demand declined. The EUR/USD rose to 1.1606 (+8.5% YTD), while the GBP/USD reached 1.3612 (+7.6% YTD). In contrast, the USD/JPY fell to 145.75, marking a -8.7% YTD decline (Screenshot_10.png). The reversal in dollar strength aligns with broader global reflation trades and a moderation in Fed hawkishness, supported by Chair Powell’s comments that the U.S. economy remains “solid” and that tariff impacts may be more muted than feared.
On a global equity level, YTD returns tell a diverse story. Latin America continues to dominate, with Argentina (ARGT +54.2%), Brazil (EWZ +22.6%), and Mexico (EWW +22.0%) leading gains (Screenshot_9.png). Among developed markets, Canada (EWC +27.5%) and Germany (EWG +18.7%) outshine, whereas Turkey (TUR -25.2%) and India (PIN -0.75%) lag meaningfully. In Asia, South Korea (EWY +14.8%) and Taiwan (EWT +13.6%) saw notable performance, bolstered by strength in tech exports and domestic policy easing.
Looking ahead, the sustainability of this rally depends on several unresolved variables. First, the Middle East ceasefire, while currently holding, is inherently fragile. Any renewed hostilities could spike volatility and reverse energy price trends rapidly. Second, the Fed remains in a delicate position. Markets are currently pricing in a prolonged pause, but Trump’s pressure on the central bank and shifting economic data could alter expectations quickly. Finally, watch for China’s re-entry into Iranian oil markets following Trump’s announcement that Beijing “can now continue to purchase oil from Iran.” This move could reignite trade friction or trigger secondary sanctions, especially if EU or U.S. energy security concerns are heightened.
In conclusion, the combination of geopolitical relief, Fed ambiguity, and a rotation into riskier assets has created a fertile environment for short-term bullish momentum. However, macro fragility persists. Investors should remain tactically optimistic but structurally cautious, especially in sectors sensitive to energy prices and interest rates. Keeping a diversified allocation across risk assets, commodities, and high-quality fixed income remains advisable in this unpredictable macro regime.
Futures market
XAUUSD: Market Analysis and Strategy for June 25Gold technical analysis
Daily chart resistance 3400, support 3286
4-hour chart resistance 3354, support 3300
1-hour chart resistance 3343, support 3316
In the hourly chart, the rebound secondary high of $3357 has become an important resistance for the short-selling defense line. If the gold price fails to effectively break through this point, the short-selling trend will be difficult to reverse.
Personally, I expect that although gold prices will be under pressure due to weakened safe-haven demand in the short term, the uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East may limit its further decline. If the ceasefire agreement unexpectedly breaks down, safe-haven buying may quickly return, pushing gold prices to rebound. In addition, the market's adjustment of the Fed's expectations for rate cuts will continue to affect the trend of gold prices. If the expectation of a rate cut in September is further consolidated, gold prices may stabilize at a low level and try to move up.
The key support position below in the short term is 3316, followed by 3300. The important pressure position is around 3340!
Sell: 3340near
Buy: 3300near
GOLD Made H&S Reversal Pattern , Chance To Sell To Get 200 PipsHere is My 15 Mins Chart On Gold and we have a very good reversal Pattern , Head & Shoulders , we have a 15 mins closure below neckline 3322.00 we can enter a sell trade and targeting at least 100 pips as scalping , we can enter after waiting the price to retest neckline and then enter . and the price can reach 3300.00 to 3296.00 again .
USoilLatest news. If the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the restrictions on the import and export of oil and natural gas will increase greatly. Because 20% of the world's oil and natural gas exports come from the Strait of Hormuz. So the trend of geopolitics will affect the closing and opening of this important checkpoint. If the increase in geopolitics really reaches this point, the price of oil may rise to 90$-100$. This is an excellent trading opportunity for investors who like to trade oil. But at present, this is an option for Iran to negotiate. Rather than a real closure, after all, the incident has not developed to this situation. If you like to trade oil. You can also follow me. Get brand new trading opportunities and make profits. Do not trade independently to avoid losses.
GOLD/XAUUSD SellGold price is still bearish in the short term. The US dollar is currently being boosted. There are also geopolitical talks and indirect ceasefires. Therefore, the short-term risk aversion sentiment has declined. The gold price is now quoted at: 3323. We can focus on the lower target of 3300-3290.
Gold fluctuates, 3300 may fall below.Gold fell to 3333 on Tuesday and then rose to around 3358, then began to fall slowly due to resistance, continued to fall in the European session, and fell to around 3295 in the US session, and rebounded in the late trading, rebounding to around 3325, and the daily line closed with a negative line with a lower shadow.
In addition, Israel and Iran both accused each other of violating the agreement, which brought uncertainty to the gold market.
After the sharp drop in gold last week, except for the correction of the cross positive line on Tuesday last week, the daily level has closed five consecutive negative lines since last Wednesday until now, fully demonstrating that the gold price has shown a weak feature of fluctuating downward in recent transactions.
From the technical indicators, the 5-day moving average and the 10-day moving average cross downward, which indicates an important signal that the market trend is weakening in the short term. The current gold price continues to run below the moving average, further verifying the current market situation where shorts dominate.
In terms of resistance, the 5-day moving average is currently around 3350, and the 10-day moving average is around 3370. These two price levels constitute the key resistance range in the upward process of gold prices. As long as the gold price fails to effectively break through this resistance band, it is likely to continue to be weak in the short term. At the support level, pay attention to the 60-day moving average around 3290.
Operation strategy:
Short gold rebounds around 3350, stop loss 3360, profit range 3320-3310.
Go long gold falls back to around 3295, stop loss 3285, profit range 3330-3340.
The market conditions are often not what we ideally want. This is the market, and it is also a form of trading practice.
GOLD Made Double Top Reversal Pattern , Ready For Sell ?Here is My 15 Mins Chart On Gold and we have a very good reversal Pattern , double Top , if we have a 15 mins closure below neckline 3326.00 we can enter a sell trade and targeting at least 100 pips as scalping , we can enter direct if you are aggressive trader or if you not you can wait the price to retest neckline and then enter .
Gold rebound is blocked, 3333 line is directly short
After the continuous rebound, the gold price also showed obvious stagflation near 3340. The intraday hourly line went out of a small double top, which can also be said to be a weak rebound. We also said at the opening that 3340 is a short-term key long-short conversion position. At present, the gold price is still under pressure below this, which means that the market is still short. Then the gold price began to fall. There is no problem with our thinking, and our internal strategy also started shorting directly at the 3333 line. The current position is making a profit.
The market is weak, there is no doubt about it. There are only two conditions that can change our thinking. One is that the gold price rises rapidly and sharply to stand at 3340, and the other is that the gold price bottoms out near 3300. However, before any of the conditions are met, the short position will continue.
Specific strategy
Gold 3333 short, stop loss 3343, target 3310
SILVER: Will Go Down! Short!
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The market is at an inflection zone and price has now reached an area around 35.768 where previous reversals or breakouts have occurred.And a price reaction that we are seeing on multiple timeframes here could signal the next move down so we can enter on confirmation, and target the next key level of 35.645..Stop-loss is recommended beyond the inflection zone.
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Silver Looking For A Support Of wave 4 at 36.37Silver retested the lows of the week and even broke slightly below the spike from June 12, where the market previously found support at 35.46. We highlighted that as a key area for potential stabilization, especially since there were likely a lot of stops, just below it. So it's no surprise that the market turned around from there and is now trying to stabilize. I’m starting to think the a-b-c drop could already be finished in wave 4.
A daily close above 36.37 would confirm a continuation higher.
We can also see some RSI divergence between waves A and C, which further suggests that silver may be coming down into strong support.
Gold bullish or bearish?From the technical aspect of gold, yesterday, gold gradually fell to 3295 as low as possible. The three tracks of the Bollinger Bands on the daily chart are shrinking, which means that the range is compressed to 3290-3420. The middle and lower tracks in the daily chart are currently 3290-3355. The short-term moving average is currently entangled near the middle track, which also shows the price fluctuation. However, the MACD indicator crosses and increases in volume, which means that the price fluctuates at a low level. Therefore, the strength of the intraday rebound is relatively small, so 3355 and yesterday's high of 3370 are today's resistance levels.
From the 4-hour chart, three consecutive positives are formed in the low-level rebound, the Bollinger Bands close, the current MACD crosses and shrinks in volume, and the dynamic indicator STO quickly repairs upward, which means that the price is fluctuating and rushing up. At present, the price rebounds and breaks through the 3332-33 line, so today it will continue to rebound and test the 3342-48 and 3355 lines, so there is still room above. At the same time, due to the rebound in the morning, the 4-hour and hourly lines are currently bullish. Therefore, we can only buy in advance near 3324-25, and look at the 3340-3348 line. And the short position is below 3354.
Gold operation strategy: It is recommended to buy once when it falls back to 3322-3324, stop loss at 3316, target 3340-3350; it is recommended to sell once when it touches 3348-3352, stop loss at 3359, target 3330-3320;
Technical Alert: Gold's Head and Shoulders Suggests Bearish SigChart pattern-Head and Shoulder
Gold pared most of its gains as Israel and Iran ceasefire agreement. It hits an low of $3295 and is currently trading around $3327.
Gold prices are holding below short term moving average 34 EMA and 55 EMA and above long-term moving averages (200 EMA) on the 4-hour chart. Immediate support is at $3340 and a break below this level will drag the yellow metal to $3330/$3300. The near-term resistance is at $3385 with potential price targets at $3400/43420$3450/$3475/$3500/$3550.
It is good to sell below $3295 with a stop-loss at $3330 for a target price of $3000.
XAUUSDXAU/USD Trade Analysis – SELL Setup
Trade Idea: A short position on Gold (XAU/USD) is recommended, as we are currently observing a bearish outlook.
Entry Zone: The ideal entry for this trade is between the levels of 3323 and 3325, where we anticipate a potential price reversal or continuation to the downside.Stop Loss: Set the stop loss at 3336.00, just above the key resistance zone. This provides a safe buffer in case the market moves against the trade, while ensuring limited risk exposure.
Take Profit Levels:
🎯 TP1 (3318): The first target is 3318, a key support level, where price may pause or consolidate before further movement.
🎯 TP2 (3315): The second target is 3315, representing a more significant support zone that could attract buying pressure.
🎯 TP3 (3310): The final target is 3310, where a deeper retracement might unfold, offering the most profit potential.
Gold (XAUUSD) – Preparing for a Sharp Pullback🟡 Market Outlook – Late June 2025
📉 Geopolitical Shift
Recent diplomatic progress has eased tensions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. A ceasefire is now in place, reportedly supported by U.S. mediation efforts. Iran is also signaling openness to resuming nuclear discussions — a major shift that reduces geopolitical risk in the region.
📈 Risk-On Mood in Markets
Traditional markets have responded strongly:
Nasdaq-100 reached all-time highs
S&P 500 up ~1.1%
Dow Jones gained over 500 points
These are clear signs that investor sentiment is shifting away from fear and toward risk assets.
🛢️ Oil Prices Cooling
Crude oil has dropped significantly:
Brent and WTI are both down 6–7%
This drop reflects reduced concerns about a supply shock and confirms that energy markets are not pricing in a wider conflict.
🥇 Gold Losing Momentum
Gold failed to sustain above $3,445 and is now facing strong selling pressure. The easing geopolitical risk, dropping oil, and rising equities are all bearish signals for gold.
🎯 My short-term target: $3,218
As the safe-haven demand continues to fade, I expect XAUUSD to test the $3,218 level in the coming days.
🪙 Meanwhile in Crypto
Bitcoin and other crypto assets are rallying, benefiting from capital rotation and the renewed risk appetite. BTC could be eyeing new all-time highs as gold pulls back.
⚠️ Not financial advice – always do your own research.
Tariff Panic = Opportunity | WTI Long SetupWTI Oil has finally dipped into my long-watched buy zone, driven by macro fear and an aggressive tariff agenda. The current drop aligned perfectly with my long-term execution plan. I’ve placed this trade based on key historical demand levels with my stop-loss and take-profit clearly defined. I’m prepared for deeper drawdown, but this area remains high-conviction for me. Execution > Prediction.
Technicals:
• Key Level: Price tapped into a major demand zone dating back to 2021 lows, which had been protected ever since.
• Liquidity Sweep: This drop mitigated every low formed post-2021 — clearing out late longs and stop hunts.
• Trendline Break Anticipation: I expect a potential trendline breakout from the long-term descending structure.
• SL/TP Defined: This trade has structure. It’s not a hope-based setup, it’s pre-planned and managed.
• Consolidation + Accumulation: This is where strong hands prepare, and I’m joining in.
Fundamentals:
• Tight supply, rising global demand, and structural underinvestment in oil exploration.
• Chinese reopening + Russian ban tighten market availability.
• Central banks expected to support demand via easing cycles.
• Oil Bearish Catalyst (Short-Term):
• US tariff wave: Trump announced a total 54% tariff on China and baseline tariffs on all trading partners.
• Escalating fears of global economic slowdown pushed prices to $58.80, a 4-year low.
The bearish panic gave bulls like us a gift. This is how real trades are born - not in euphoria, but in blood.
Note: Please remember to adjust this trade idea according to your individual trading conditions, including position size, broker-specific price variations, and any relevant external factors. Every trader’s situation is unique, so it’s crucial to tailor your approach to your own risk tolerance and market environment.