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GBP/USD Steady Near 1.3450 as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The British pound holds around 1.3450 against the US dollar as traders weigh rising US-Iran tensions following the reported death of a third American service member.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.7948
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7948 on Monday, slightly higher than Friday's fix of 6.7934.
PBOC Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in July
China's central bank left its one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates unchanged at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively, in July, as expected.
EUR/USD Dips as USD Rises on Iran Tensions, Inflation Worries
The euro remains under pressure as the U.S. dollar strengthens amid heightened US-Iran tensions and rising inflation concerns, though the pullback lacks conviction.
AUD/USD Dips Below 0.7000 as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The AUD/USD pair fell to around 0.6975 during early Asian trading on Monday, breaching the 0.7000 psychological level amid rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
Week Ahead: Tech Earnings Key for Equities Amid Geopolitical Risks
Oil prices rise but the dollar falls as Middle East tensions persist. US technology earnings, the ECB meeting, and UK news dominate next week's agenda.
CFTC Report: Crowded Shorts Hit Resistance in GBP, CAD, WTI
The latest CFTC data shows a widening gap between futures positioning and spot performance, with GBP short covering confirmed by price action while CAD and WTI extend bearish positioning.
USD/CNH Consolidates with Downside Bias at 6.77 – UOB
UOB strategists note USD/CNH is consolidating around 6.77, maintaining a downside bias toward 6.7600 as long as resistance at 6.7820 holds.
Bank of Korea Hikes Rate to 2.75%, Faster Tightening Ahead
DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying highlights a hawkish shift by the Bank of Korea after it raised the base rate to 2.75%. The report now expects a faster tightening cycle, with the policy rate reaching 3.25% by year-end.
Silver Hits YTD Low, Recovers but Bears Target $54 Breakdown
Silver (XAG/USD) touched a new year-to-date low before recovering to $56.00, but remains on track for a weekly loss of over 6.5%, with bears eyeing a breakdown below $54.
Mexican Peso Falls on US-Iran Tensions, Safe-Haven Dollar Gains
The Mexican Peso weakened against the US Dollar on Friday, dropping over 0.65% as geopolitical jitters from the US-Iran conflict boosted demand for safe-haven currencies.
Japanese Yen Unmoved by Verbal Intervention – Scotiabank
Scotiabank analysts note USD/JPY remains largely unchanged despite strong verbal intervention from Japan's Finance Minister Katayama, warning of decisive action. Markets remain unimpressed by repeated rhetoric.
Tickmill posts 40% increase in trading volumes for 2025 to $2.36 trillion
Tickmill reported a record-breaking 2025 with a 40% rise in average monthly trading volume and total client trading volume reaching $2.36 trillion.
Exclusive: Tickmill UK expands multi-asset trading through strategic partnership with Interactive Brokers
Tickmill UK launched a multi-asset account through a strategic partnership with Interactive Brokers, giving UK clients access to stocks, ETFs, options, futures and bonds beyond CFDs.
Amid Planned Acquisition by INFINOX Ownership Group, Skilling Revives TradingView Integration
During its pending acquisition by the INFINOX ownership group, Skilling restored its TradingView charting and trading integration for clients.
LiteFinance Clients Can Now Trade 31 New Crypto Assets, Including Equity Perpetual Contracts
LiteFinance added 31 new crypto assets for trading, including equity perpetual contracts that are blockchain-issued digital equivalents of real securities.
Successful participation of InstaForex at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025
InstaForex reported on its participation at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, one of the largest industry gatherings held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
USD/SGD Holds Near Recent Lows, UOB Sees Range Trade
UOB strategists note USD/SGD has stabilized after a sell-off, with spot around 1.2905 and intraday action expected to stay within a narrow range near support.
Guide to Choosing a CFD Broker Highlights Key Considerations
A new article guides traders on selecting a CFD broker, focusing on transparent fees, market access, and essential features like leverage and tools.
ECB Decision, UK Inflation, and Global PMIs to Drive Markets Next Week
The upcoming week features the ECB's interest rate decision, UK inflation and labor data, and preliminary global PMIs, all likely to influence market direction.
Gold Rises on Iran Conflict, Renewing Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold gained nearly 1% on Friday as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran pushed energy prices higher, stoking inflation fears and reviving expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates.
USD/CHF Pauses Below 0.8150 as Momentum Fades
USD/CHF trades with a downside bias around 0.8074 after hitting a high of 0.8149 earlier this week, as the Swiss Franc outperforms its major peers.
Liquidity Trick: How Institutions Use Stop Losses as Entry Zones
A new video explains how retail stop-loss orders serve as liquidity for institutional traders, and how recognizing these zones can turn potential losses into precision entry points in the Spot FX market.
Euro Steadies as Oil Tensions Impact Rate Expectations
EUR/USD traded flat on Friday as markets reassess the inflationary impact of surging oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions that have disrupted energy supplies.