🧵 Market Update – June 12, 2025

1/ 📉 Global markets are slightly in the red today. Investors remain cautious amid fresh Middle East tensions, soft UK GDP data (-0.3% in April), and an underwhelming US–China trade truce.

2/ 🇺🇸 US inflation came in cooler than expected (CPI +2.4% YoY), fueling speculation of a Fed rate cut in Q3. Bond yields dipped, while equities gave back recent gains.

3/ 📊 S&P 500 -0.3% | Nasdaq -0.5% | Dow flat

Tech under pressure: Apple, NVIDIA, Intel all slightly down.

4/ 🛢️ Commodities rally on risk-off mood.

Brent crude nears $70. Gold up as safe-haven demand grows. #Oil #Gold

5/ ₿ Crypto Watch:

Bitcoin pulling back slightly today (~$107.7K) after testing $110K.

Still up ~10% over May as institutional flows continue. #Bitcoin #Crypto

6/ 📈 On-chain data shows short-term holders selling into strength.

Meanwhile, ETF demand and UK regulatory developments (crypto ETPs for retail?) are bullish signs.

7/ ✅ Summary:

Macro: inflation softening, but geopolitical risk is back.

Stocks: cooling after a hot run.

Crypto: consolidating gains, but bullish structure intact.

8/ 👇 Your turn:

Will #Bitcoin lead the next leg higher?

Is the Fed pivot coming too late?

Let’s hear your thoughts ⬇️