Your source for Economy, Market, Finance & Opensea insights – Updated June 26, 2025
China’s Consumption Push: Premier Li Qiang commits to a consumption-led strategy to support global growth.
India’s Economic Shield: Low inflation is helping India remain resilient amid global trade instability.
U.S. Dollar Dips: Concerns grow over Fed Chair replacement and market volatility.
Climate Risk: Analysts warn climate disasters could become a major financial crisis trigger.
EU Summit: Leaders address Russia sanctions, tariffs, and Middle East responses.
UK Policy: Starmer defends business and worker reforms; mortgage concerns rise.
Trade Slowdown: World Bank warns of 2025–26 global trade deceleration.
Oil Risks: Iran may block the Strait of Hormuz, threatening 20% of oil flow.
Fed Uncertainty: Speculation on Powell's replacement causes dollar and yield slides.
Asia & Europe: Nikkei rises, Europe holds steady; calm follows past volatility.
India Surge: Sensex up 1,000 pts; Nifty breaks 25,500 mark on lower oil and strong banks.
Big Movers: Nvidia, Micron, and Coinbase gain; Tesla drops post weak EU data.
Summer Volatility: Investors hedge ahead of expected August correction.
Fed Proposal: Bank leverage ratio eased; concern over bond market fragility.
Commodity Watch: Brent near $68, Gold and Platinum surge.
Upcoming Data: Eyes on GDP, jobless claims, Nike and H&M earnings.
Inflation Outlook: UK long-term inflation expected at 4.3%; BoE maintains above-target view.
Stagnating Incomes: Resolution Foundation warns real incomes may fall by 2030 for poorest households.
Mortgage Charter Review: FCA may scale back protections, risking higher repossessions.
Saga & NatWest: Launch savings products for over-50s; shares rally on partnership.
Moonpig Slumps: Slower forecast, CEO departure, 10% drop in shares.
Mortgage Relief: 30-year UK fixed rates edge lower.
ISA Strategy: £5k in FTSE 100 dividend stocks could return 8.4% annually.
Recession Prep: Audit bills, lock fixed savings, and maximize pension use.
OS2 Public Launch: New platform supports NFT + fungible token trading across 19 chains. Solana now supported.
Engaging at NFT.NYC: OpenSea joins panels on digital identity, AI in NFTs, and creator economy.
Security Warning: Users face ongoing phishing campaigns—only use verified OpenSea links.
SEC Pullback: Regulatory threats ease; OpenSea and others benefit from reduced crypto scrutiny.
Market Leader: OpenSea remains top NFT hub with enforced royalties and zero-gas minting.
Metadata Concerns: Academics warn centralized storage risks; decentralized options urged.