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Swiss Franc Strengthens, USD/CHF Drops to 0.7990 as Dollar Struggles
The Swiss Franc gained ground against the US Dollar during Asian trading on Thursday, pushing USD/CHF to around 0.7990. The dollar's weakness persisted despite risk aversion, though safe-haven demand from Middle East tensions may limit further losses.
EUR/USD Edges Higher Near 1.1550 as ECB Decision Looms
The EUR/USD pair trades slightly higher around 1.1550 in Asian trading, with the euro gaining ahead of the ECB policy announcement. Technical indicators show a bearish tone from the downward-sloping 20-day EMA.
EUR/JPY Rises to Near 185.50 as Bullish Momentum Persists
EUR/JPY extended its winning streak to a fourth session, trading around 185.30 in Asian hours as the cross maintains a constructive bias above key exponential moving averages.
NZD/USD edges up to 0.5800 despite Iran tensions
The New Zealand Dollar rose slightly against the US Dollar during Asian trading, reaching around 0.5800, even as heightened Middle East conflict risks may pressure the risk-sensitive NZD.
AUD/USD Bounces Off Two-Month Low, Upside Capped
The Australian dollar recovers from a fresh two-month low, moving back above 0.7000 against the US dollar, but further gains appear limited.
Silver Rebounds from 11-Week Lows, Trades Near $64.00
Silver price (XAG/USD) gained ground after two days of losses, trading around $64.00 per troy ounce during Asian hours, rebounding from 11-week lows.
GBP/USD Edges Higher to 1.3385 Despite Fed Rate Hike Expectations
GBP/USD rose to around 1.3385 during Asian trading on Thursday, but gains may be capped as markets anticipate higher US interest rates for longer.
USD/CAD Stays Weak as Canadian Dollar, Upside Seen Limited
USD/CAD failed to extend its bounce from the 1.3900 weekly low and edged lower during Asian trading, with the Canadian Dollar supported and upside potential described as limited.
US Dollar Index Declines Despite Safe-Haven Demand
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading around 100.00 during Asian hours, holding losses after minor gains the previous day, despite increased safe-haven demand.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8150
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.8150 for Thursday, up from the previous fix of 6.8130.
Euro Strengthens to Near 1.1550 Ahead of ECB Rate Decision
EUR/USD rose to near 1.1540 in Asian trading on Thursday as markets anticipate a rate hike from the European Central Bank at its June policy meeting.
IronFX Launches World Trading Cup 2026
IronFX has launched an interactive trading tournament running June 11 to July 19, 2026, blending multi-asset trading challenges with Football World Cup 2026 match predictions.
New Crypto Assets at AMarkets: HYPE/USD and SUI/USD
Retail broker AMarkets expands cryptocurrency offering with HYPE/USD and SUI/USD on MetaTrader 5, featuring 24/7 trading and 1:10 leverage.
Japanese Yen Hits 6-Week Low Near 160.50 on US Inflation Report
USD/JPY rises to around 160.55 as the yen weakens to a six-week low after a hotter US inflation report raises expectations for higher Fed rates.
Japanese Yen Hits 6-Week Low Near 160.50 on Hot US Inflation
The USD/JPY pair rose to around 160.55 in early Asian trading, with the yen weakening to a six-week low after stronger-than-expected US inflation data reinforced expectations of prolonged higher Fed rates.
NZD Trades Weakly Despite Steepest Hiking Path in Developed World
The New Zealand dollar carries the steepest implied tightening path among developed nations but continues to trade weakly, reflecting market skepticism.
AUD Caught Between Commodity Support and Weak Demand
A strong commodity backdrop continues to support the Australian Dollar, but weak domestic demand is capping gains, with Wednesday's session underscoring the divide.
Gold Falls to Multi-Month Low Near $4,050 as Hot US Inflation Fuels Fed Hawkish Bets
Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbled to around $4,050, the lowest since November 2025, during early Asian trading as stronger-than-expected US inflation data reinforced expectations of a more hawkish Federal Reserve.
Japanese Yen Weakens After Historic Rate Hike, US Inflation Surprise
The yen logged its weakest close in nearly two years as US inflation hit a fresh cycle high, raising the risk of currency intervention by Japanese authorities.
US Dollar Rebounds After Hotter CPI Data
The US Dollar Index firmed above 100.00 after May CPI data showed inflation accelerating to 4.2% YoY from 3.8%, with a monthly rise of 0.5%.
Euro Muted Near 1.1550 Ahead of Expected ECB Rate Hike
The EUR/USD pair trades near the 1.1550 level as the euro remains little changed ahead of an anticipated European Central Bank interest rate hike.
USD/JPY Reclaims 160 as RSI Nears Overbought, BoJ Risk Looms
USD/JPY extended its gains for a second day, drifting above the 160.00 threshold, an intervention zone, but remains below the YTD high of 160.72 set on April 30. RSI is nearing overbought levels while BoJ intervention risk persists.
Swiss Franc Falls as US-Iran Tensions Boost Dollar Demand
The Swiss Franc weakened against the US Dollar on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran boosted safe-haven demand for the greenback, with traders showing little reaction to latest US inflation data.
Gold Crashes Over 3% as US Inflation Data and Trump Threat Boost Yields, Oil
Gold (XAU/USD) fell over 3% on Wednesday after US inflation data remained elevated, reinforcing higher-for-longer rate expectations, while Trump's strike threat pushed oil and yields higher.