Markets face mixed signals from the global economy.

The number of new unemployment claims in the United States was 211 thousand, exceeding the forecasted 205 thousand and the previous value of 200 thousand. Although the difference seems small, the increase in the number of unemployed may suggest some cooling in the labor market. This, in turn, could influence the Fed's decisions regarding future interest rates. Current market expectations indicate that the Fed will likely maintain the current level of interest rates during the upcoming FOMC meeting, which will take place on June 17.

The United Kingdom has published GDP growth data that turned out to be better than expected. The annual GDP growth was 1.2%, exceeding the forecasted 1.1% and the previous 1.0%. The monthly growth was 0.3%, which also surpassed expectations of -0.1%. These data suggest that the British economy is performing better than anticipated, which may influence the Bank of England's decisions regarding future monetary policy actions. Investors will certainly be monitoring how this data affects the pound and local stock markets.

Today, information also emerged about a possible legal dispute between Apple and OpenAI, which may affect the stock value of these companies. In addition, according to Fox News, Chinese President Xi Jinping offered former US President Donald Trump assistance regarding Iran. Such geopolitical maneuvers may have far-reaching consequences for energy markets and stability in the region. OPEC+ plans to end a series of production quota increases, which may also impact oil prices in the coming weeks.

Tomorrow promises to be interesting, especially in the context of the markets' reaction to today's economic data. Investors will be monitoring any changes in expectations regarding monetary policy in the USA and the UK. It is also worth paying attention to the development of the geopolitical situation, particularly regarding US-China relations and the decisions of OPEC+.