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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.
British Pound Slips as Oil Spike Revives Inflation Fears
The British Pound fell 0.22% against the US Dollar during the North American session, as a jump in oil prices amid geopolitical tensions rekindled inflation concerns. GBP/USD traded at 1.3449 after hitting a session high.
AUD/USD Recovers to 0.6980 as Mixed US Data Pressures Dollar
The Australian Dollar rebounded to near 0.6980 on Friday, erasing earlier losses as a mixed batch of US economic data weighed on the US Dollar.
GBP/USD Retreats from Year High as Burnham Policy Optimism Fades
GBP/USD declined from its one-year high as optimism over incoming Prime Minister Burnham's market-friendly policies faded, according to Scotiabank analysts.
USD/JPY Holds Near Four-Decade Highs as Yen Struggles on Oil, Rate Gap
USD/JPY traded flat on Friday, holding near four-decade highs, as the Japanese Yen continued to face headwinds from higher oil prices, Japan's wide interest-rate differential with major economies, and a resilient US Dollar.
RBC Sees Canada June CPI Slowing to 2.8% on Lower Energy
RBC economists forecast Canada's June headline CPI will ease to 2.8% year-over-year from 3.2% in May, driven mainly by lower energy prices, with implications for Bank of Canada policy.
Scotiabank: Risk Aversion Supports USD but DXY Faces Downside Risks
Scotiabank analysts note the US Dollar is broadly firmer on risk aversion, but warn of downside risks for the DXY index.
EUR/USD Stuck Near 1.1450 as ECB Outlook Weighs on Euro
The EUR/USD pair ended the week little changed around 1.1450, with mounting Middle East tensions offsetting any ECB-driven relief. The outlook suggests the euro may struggle to gain momentum as the ECB decision fails to provide a boost.