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Institutional Yen Shorts Hit $11 Billion Despite Record Intervention
Leveraged funds and asset managers have increased short positions on the Japanese yen to $11 billion, the highest since July 2024, even as Japan spends a record $74 billion to support the currency.
US Stock Market Cap-to-GDP Ratio Reaches Record 238%
The US stock market capitalization relative to GDP hit an all-time high of 238%, with the market value surging to $75.7 trillion versus an economy of $31.8 trillion.
WTI Slides Below $89.50 as Iran and Israel Agree to Cease Attacks
West Texas Intermediate crude oil edged lower to near $89.40 per barrel during Asian hours after Iran and Israel reportedly agreed to halt attacks. The price fell over 1% in the previous session.
Japan Economy Minister Hopes BoJ Continues Anti-Deflation Cooperation
Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi expressed hope that the Bank of Japan will keep cooperating with the government to fight deflation, adding that long-term rates are set by markets based on supply-demand and steady economic factors.
Asia-Pac Stocks Recover on Israel-Iran Halt, Australia Lags
Asia-Pacific stocks rebounded broadly from previous session losses as signs of a halt in Israel-Iran strikes improved sentiment. Australian shares underperformed due to catch-up trading after the holiday break.
TradeStation Expands into Europe with MiFID-Licensed Entity
TradeStation Group launched TradeStation Europe B.V., a MiFID-licensed investment firm regulated by the Dutch AFM, headquartered in Amsterdam and available across 30 EEA countries.
US Full-Time Employment Falls to Pandemic Low as Share of Total Jobs
Full-time employment in the US fell by 79,000 in May to 134.17 million, the lowest since December 2024, marking the second consecutive monthly decline. The share of full-time jobs dropped to 82.4%, matching the pandemic low.
Netanyahu Says War with Iran and Hezbollah Not Over Despite Tehran's Halt
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the conflict with Iran and Hezbollah continues, contradicting Tehran's announcement of a halt to strikes. He claimed both groups are weaker than ever.
Investor Positioning in Large-Cap Tech at Highest Since October 2025
Investor positioning in US large-cap tech has surged to 1.0 points, the highest since October 2025, after reversing from -0.4 points in late March. The current level exceeds 97% of all readings over the past 16 years.
Trump Warns Netanyahu: US May Not Support Israel in Iran Strike
Axios reports that Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that the US might not back Israel if it proceeds with a major strike on Iran, leading Israel to pause the operation on condition that Iran also halts attacks.
Silver hits key support as retail bargain hunters step in
Silver has fallen to a key price support level, attracting significant buying from retail bargain hunters after a sharp multi-month setback in precious metals markets.
Trump Warned Netanyahu of Fighting Iran Alone, Urging Scale-Back of Strikes
Former President Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel could face Iran alone, leading to a reduction in planned large-scale strikes. Israel instead targeted an Iranian petrochemical facility, while US military assisted in intercepting Iranian missiles.
Trump Warns Netanyahu: Don't Count on US Support in Iran War
President Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that if he goes to war with Iran, he would be fighting alone, according to Axios.
Trump Warns Netanyahu Israel May Fight Iran Alone, Urges Strike Reduction
Former President Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel could end up fighting Iran without US support, persuading him to scale back planned large-scale strikes. Israel targeted an Iranian petrochemical facility while the US military helped intercept Iranian missiles.
China's Margin Debt Hits Record $431 Billion, Surpassing 2015 Bubble Peak
China's stock market margin debt has reached a record ~$431 billion, more than doubling over two years and exceeding the 2015 bubble peak by 22%.
Strong US NFP Triggers Sharp Cross-Asset Selloff
The May US nonfarm payrolls report released on June 5 sparked the sharpest cross-asset selloff in over a month, with markets reacting to the strong employment data.
Trump Says He Brokered De-Escalation Between Iran and Israel
Former President Trump claims that regional countries urged him to prevent further escalation, and that Iran told the U.S. it would launch no more strikes on Israel. Trump says he called Netanyahu and got him to stand down.
Trump Says He Urged Netanyahu Not to Retaliate Against Iran, But Israel Struck Anyway
Former President Trump claims he advised Israeli PM Netanyahu against striking Iran, but Israel went ahead, informing the US only at the last minute. Trump says he managed to reduce the scope of the attack.
Iran's Qalibaf Blames Ceasefire Violations, Naval Blockade for Tensions
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf attributed rising tensions to ceasefire violations and a naval blockade, stating that military, diplomatic, public, and service arenas are intertwined.
Iran's Qalibaf: Fighting and Negotiating Not Mutually Exclusive
Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the country must use both fighting and negotiating as tools to defeat enemies, depending on timing.
Iran's Qalibaf: Lebanon Proves Diplomacy and Military Action Beat Enemies
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Lebanon's experience shows that combining diplomacy with military action defeats enemies, citing examples of retaliation threats and direct military intervention.
US Tech Jobs Drop 11% Since ChatGPT Launch; Education, Health Hit Record
U.S. information technology employment has fallen 11% since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, losing 332,000 jobs to 2.78 million. Meanwhile, private education and health services added 3.16 million jobs, rising 13% to an all-time high.
WTI Oil Rises as Middle East Tensions Outweigh OPEC+ Output Hike
WTI crude oil climbed to around $89.95 on Monday, gaining 1.57% as escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel, Iran, and the Houthis overshadowed OPEC+'s planned production increase.
Foreign Investors Unload South Korean Stocks at Record Pace
Foreign investors sold $801 million of Kospi-listed shares on Monday, adding to $10 billion in outflows from the prior week. Year-to-date sales total $75 billion, according to Goldman Sachs.