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USDMYR Rises on Renewed US-Iran Tensions, Risk Aversion
OCBC notes that USD/MYR has risen as renewed US–Iran tensions and broader risk-off sentiment weigh on the Malaysian ringgit, despite stronger GDP data and better foreign equity inflows.
New Zealand CPI Rises to 4.1% in Q2, Beating Forecasts
New Zealand's annual CPI inflation accelerated to 4.1% in the second quarter of 2026, above the 4.0% expected and up from 3.1% in Q1.
New Zealand CPI rises 4.1% YoY in Q2, above 4.0% forecast
New Zealand's CPI inflation accelerated to 4.1% year-on-year in Q2 2026, surpassing the expected 4.0% and the previous quarter's 3.1%.
New Zealand CPI Inflation Climbs to 4.1% YoY in Q2, Above Expectations
New Zealand's Consumer Price Index rose 4.1% year-on-year in Q2 2026, exceeding both the 4.0% forecast and the previous quarter's 3.1% increase.
GBP/JPY Uptrend Pauses, Bulls Target 219 Breakout
GBP/JPY declines for a third session, down 0.15% as traders assess new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first cabinet appointments. The pair trades at 218.13, with bulls eyeing a breakout above 219.
PBOC Fix Keeps USD/CNH Rangebound, Say OCBC Strategists
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong expect USD/CNH to remain broadly rangebound as the People's Bank of China's fix anchors moves, while softer US inflation weighs on the dollar and firmer fixings allow gradual Renminbi gains.
USD/CHF Reclaims 0.8100 on Risk Appetite Boost
USD/CHF rose to 0.8101, reclaiming the 0.8100 level as improving risk appetite weakened the Swiss Franc.
Malaysian Ringgit Range-Bound vs USD After Strong GDP, Commerzbank Says
Malaysia's stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP growth and low inflation support the central bank's unchanged 2.75% policy rate, keeping USD/MYR in a 4.05–4.10 range, according to Commerzbank.
USD/SGD Range Trade Persists, UOB Says
United Overseas Bank notes USD/SGD remains stuck in a tight range, with intraday action expected between 1.2900 and 1.2930. On a 1–3 week horizon, downside risks emerge if support at 1.2860 breaks.
Mexican Peso Rises 0.66% Against US Dollar as Risk Appetite Improves
The Mexican Peso strengthened on Monday, gaining 0.66% against the US Dollar as risk appetite improved despite Middle East tensions. USD/MXN traded at 17.43.
US Dollar Edges Higher on Gulf Tensions, Cooling Oil and Canadian Inflation
The US Dollar Index rose around 0.2% toward 101.00 as higher US Treasury yields and escalating Middle East tensions supported the greenback, while cooling oil prices and softer Canadian inflation data provided additional market context.
Oil Rebound Pressures INR and THB – MUFG
MUFG analyst Lloyd Chan notes that higher oil prices and persistent inflation risks are weighing on Asian currencies, with the Indian Rupee (INR) and Thai Baht (THB) underperforming against the US dollar.
Gold edges lower as Middle East conflict strengthens US Dollar
Gold prices slipped about 0.19% on Monday as renewed hostilities between the US and Iran boosted demand for the US Dollar, ending a short-lived ceasefire.
Canadian Dollar Falls as Softer Inflation Data Boosts USD/CAD
USD/CAD climbed to near 1.4060 on Monday, recovering from below 1.4000, as softer-than-expected Canadian inflation data pressured the Loonie. The US Dollar Index also edged up around 0.2% to near 101.00, adding support to the pair.
US Dollar Index Edges Higher on Middle East Tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted safe-haven demand.
Silver Holds Above $55.00, Recovers to $57.00
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $57.00 on Monday, up nearly 1.70%, after briefly dipping below $55.00 on Friday to its lowest since December 2025.
AUD/USD Faces Resistance Near 0.7000, Uptrend Intact Above 200-Day SMA
The Australian Dollar's recovery against the US Dollar has stalled just above the 0.7000 level, with the pair struggling to break convincingly higher. However, the constructive outlook remains unchanged as long as it holds above its critical 200-day simple moving average.
Pound Reverses Gains After Burnham Fiscal Pledge Fails to Inspire
The British pound turned negative against the dollar after incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed to maintain existing fiscal rules, failing to boost sentiment. GBP/USD slipped to 1.3425 after hitting a daily high earlier.
Gold Stuck Above $4,000 as Iran-US Tensions Lift Dollar and Oil
Gold prices remain just above the $4,000 mark as escalating hostilities between Iran and the US for the ninth consecutive day bolster the US Dollar and trigger a bullish gap in oil markets.
EUR/USD Edges Lower as US Dollar Recovers from Intraday Lows
EUR/USD reversed earlier gains on Monday, falling to around 1.1408 as the US dollar recovered from intraday lows amid shifting risk sentiment.
Yen Slips as Middle East Tensions Boost Dollar
USD/JPY trades near 162.55, up 0.10% on the day, as renewed geopolitical concerns in the Middle East support the US Dollar.
Canadian Dollar Outlook: Mixed Scenarios With 4 Bearish and 1 Bullish Path
Analysts outline four bearish and one bullish scenario for the Canadian Dollar after a volatile first half of 2025, driven by oil price swings linked to Middle East tensions.
Pound Retreats After Strong US Data Overshadows UK Fiscal Optimism
GBP/USD gave back earlier gains as robust US economic data redirected focus to the dollar, dampening the initial positive effect of UK fiscal discipline signals.
TD Securities: Rate Divergence Weighs on Canadian Dollar Against USD
TD Securities strategists note that softer Canadian CPI data is lifting USD/CAD as rate divergence remains a key driver, with broad USD strength expected to limit downside below 1.40. Higher oil prices are seen as supportive for CAD on crosses but not against the greenback.