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Yen Strengthens After BoJ Rate Hike, USD/JPY Slides to 160.10
The Japanese Yen firmed after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates, pushing USD/JPY down to around 160.10 during Asian hours Tuesday.
Bank of Japan Raises Rate by 25 bps to 1% as Expected
The Bank of Japan raised its short-term interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, in line with market expectations, after a two-day policy meeting.
Bank of Japan Hikes Rate by 25 bps to 1%
The Bank of Japan raised its short-term interest rate by 25 basis points to 1% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations.
US Dollar Index Holds Near 99.70 Ahead of Fed Meeting
The US Dollar Index remains firm near 99.70 as traders await the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
GBP/USD Edges Lower to 1.3400 on US Dollar Strength, US-Iran Deal Caution
The British pound slipped against the US dollar during Asian trading on Tuesday, with GBP/USD falling back toward 1.3400 as the greenback found support from cautious market sentiment ahead of expected US-Iran deal developments.
NZD/USD Nears 0.5800 After China Retail Sales Miss Estimates
The New Zealand Dollar weakened toward 0.5800 against the US Dollar after China's retail sales data fell short of expectations, shifting focus to the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
AUD Slides to 0.7060 After Weak China Data
The Australian Dollar fell 0.16% against the US Dollar during Asian trading, reaching near 0.7060, as weak economic data from China weighed on risk sentiment.
USD/CAD Steadies Near 1.3990 as US Dollar Holds Ground
USD/CAD remains stronger for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 1.3990 during Asian hours on Tuesday, as the US dollar stabilizes amid caution over US-Iran peace developments.
China Retail Sales Miss Expectations in May, Weighing on AUD
China's retail sales fell 0.6% year-on-year in May, missing the consensus estimate of 0% and down from April's 0.2% gain, pressuring the Australian dollar given the close trade ties.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Fix at 6.8108, Slightly Higher from Previous 6.8088
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8108 for Tuesday, compared to the previous fix of 6.8088, indicating a slight weakening of the yuan.
Yen Strengthens vs Dollar Ahead of BoJ Decision, USD/JPY at 160.15
The Japanese Yen gained ground against the US Dollar on Tuesday, pushing USD/JPY down to around 160.15, as traders eye the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision. A reported deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz also contributed to Yen strength.
EUR/USD Rises to 1.1590 on Strait of Hormuz Deal
The euro edged higher to near 1.1600 in early Asian trade on Tuesday, supported by a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that boosted demand for riskier assets.
EXANTE launches €1M fund to support critical open-source infrastructure
Global prime broker EXANTE has launched the Gecko Fund, a €1 million grant programme aimed at sustaining open-source projects critical to trading systems and fintech infrastructure.
StoneX Plants a Flag in Singapore's FX Server Race
StoneX extended its partnership with currency technology firm Integral to add a local connection at the Equinix SG1 data center in Singapore, reducing latency for Asian FX order flow.
VT Markets Launches 'Bold as Gold' Global Gold Trading Campaign
VT Markets announces 'Bold as Gold' campaign to establish new benchmarks in gold trading, following record $1.5 trillion monthly volume in January 2026. The campaign includes a trading competition with a $500,000 prize pool.
Deriv Launches TradersView Free AI-Powered Market Intelligence
Deriv has launched TradersView, a free AI-powered market intelligence platform providing trade signals, live market data, and economic calendar integration without requiring registration.
StoneX Extends Integral Partnership for Singapore FX Liquidity
StoneX Group has extended its partnership with Integral to set up a local connection at Equinix SG1 in Singapore, aiming to reduce latency for Asian FX and precious metals trading.
ATFX Secures Authorisation to Establish Representative Office in Colombia
ATFX has secured authorization from Colombia's financial regulator to establish a representative office, marking its latest expansion in Latin America.
GBP/USD Peace Rally Unwinds as Ceasefire Gains Fade
GBP/USD initially spiked to 1.3450 on a US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening, but the move fully reversed, leaving the pair near 1.3400 ahead of the Fed meeting.
RBA Set to Keep Interest Rate Steady After Three Consecutive Hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 4.35% when it announces its decision on Tuesday, marking a pause after three consecutive rate hikes.
Bank of Japan Faces Struggle to Support Yen as USD/JPY Nears 160
The Bank of Japan's impending rate hike fails to boost the yen, with USD/JPY grinding above 160.00, near multi-decade highs.
AUD Gains as US-Iran Hormuz Deal Sinks USD, Oil
The Australian Dollar rose over 0.37% after the US and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict and opening nuclear talks, which weighed on the US Dollar and crude oil prices.
US Dollar Lifts Off Lows as Trump Hints at Iran Deal Progress
The US Dollar Index recovered from 10-day lows after President Trump indicated an Iran deal has been signed, though he warned that sanctions relief will not come until Iran complies.
Peace Deal Sparks Risk-On Session, NZD Under Pressure
A framework peace agreement between Washington and Tehran triggered a risk-on session, with global equities rallying and crude oil falling sharply, while the New Zealand dollar weakened.