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Canadian Dollar Hits Four-Week High Against USD on Oil Strength, BoC in Focus
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the US dollar, reaching a four-week high as rising oil prices supported the currency. Markets now focus on the Bank of Canada's upcoming policy decision.
Silver edges lower to $58.50 as caution prevails
Silver (XAG/USD) dipped to around $58.50 per troy ounce during Asian trading, giving back some of the previous day's gains as market caution lingers.
British Pound Strengthens Above 1.3400 as Soft US CPI Dulls Fed Hike Hopes
GBP/USD rose to near 1.3405 in early Asian trading on Wednesday, driven by a weaker US dollar after softer-than-expected US inflation data for June reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Japanese Yen Edges Higher vs Weaker USD, Bulls Hesitant Amid Iran Risks
The USD/JPY pair shows a mild negative bias for a second day, failing to extend Monday's late rebound from the mid-161.00s as geopolitical risks from Iran keep bullish traders cautious.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.7910
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity at 6.7910 for Wednesday, slightly stronger than the previous day's fix of 6.7990.
Euro Gathers Strength Above 1.1400 After Soft US Inflation Data
EUR/USD rose to near 1.1425 in early Asian trading as softer-than-expected US inflation data weighed on the dollar, temporarily easing pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Spreadex Ltd Slashes Voting Interest in Amigo Resources (AMGO) from 6.49% to 1.53% Following Share Sales and CFD Position Cuts
Spreadex disclosed cutting its total position in Amigo Resources from 6.49% to 1.53%, crossing a UK disclosure threshold.
Pepperstone expands Perpetual CFDs with commodities and indices
The broker is rolling out perpetual CFDs on commodities and indices under its regulated CFD framework following the launch of a SpaceX perpetual.
Pepperstone expands Perpetual CFDs as markets move toward a 24/7 future
Pepperstone is extending its perpetual CFD lineup to gold, silver, indices and energy, expanding 24/7 market access beyond digital assets.
JustMarkets Launches Its Web Terminal
JustMarkets rolled out a browser-based Web Terminal for MT5 accounts, letting clients trade without downloading software.
ATFX Launches World Trading Cup, Bringing Regional Trading Competitions to a Global Stage
ATFX launched the World Trading Cup, a multi-stage global trading competition with up to USD 210,000 in cash rewards, with pre-registration opening 20 July 2026.
Europe Questions CNY Undervaluation and Trade Gap – Rabobank
Rabobank reports that European politician Merz has called for dialogue with China on monetary and FX policy, arguing the yuan is 20–30% undervalued and should be allowed to float more.
Standard Chartered Sees China Fiscal Support Re-Accelerating After Q2 2026 Softening
Standard Chartered economists expect China's fiscal support to pick up again after a slowdown in Q2 2026, which weighed on infrastructure fixed asset investment.
NZD/USD Rally Stalls at SMA Clusters, Bulls Target 0.59
The New Zealand Dollar extended its rally against the US Dollar after a softer US inflation report reduced Fed rate hike expectations. NZD/USD traded at 0.5809, with bulls eyeing the 0.59 level despite resistance at SMA clusters.
GBP/USD Capped Under 200-Day EMA After Soft US Inflation Print
The British pound briefly rallied on the softest US inflation print in six years but remains capped under the 200-day EMA near 1.3400, which has resisted all recovery attempts.
Commerzbank: S&P Rating Support Offset by Rupiah Headwinds
Commerzbank analysts note S&P Global affirmed Indonesia's BBB sovereign rating with stable outlook, but caution that headwinds for the Indonesian Rupiah persist.
GBP/JPY Holds Above 217.00, Targets 218.00
The British Pound strengthened against the Japanese Yen on Tuesday, rising over 0.12% to 217.04 and positioning to challenge the year-to-date high.
USD/CNH Consolidation Holds, UOB Analysts Say
United Overseas Bank analysts note that USD/CNH remains in a consolidation phase with tight intraday price action.
USD/SGD Downward Bias Holds Within Tight Range – UOB
UOB analysts note that USD/SGD remained firm on Monday, closing at 1.2945 after trading between 1.2906 and 1.2950, with the SGD NEER standing 1.68% above its implied midpoint.
US Dollar Falls After Soft CPI, Oil and Gold Rally
The US Dollar Index dropped about 0.4% to 100.90 after weaker-than-expected inflation data, while oil and gold prices rallied.
Euro Strengthens as US Inflation Misses Expectations
EUR/USD rose to near 1.1420 on Tuesday after softer-than-expected US inflation data weighed on the US Dollar. The euro's recovery is primarily driven by broad dollar selling rather than Eurozone factors.
China’s Record Trade Surplus Supports Yuan, Commerzbank Says
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao highlights that China’s June trade surplus widened sharply as exports surged 27% and imports 36% year-on-year, driven by global AI infrastructure demand, providing a buffer for the yuan against the US dollar.
USD/CHF Drops 0.7% Below 0.8100 After US Inflation Report
USD/CHF fell 0.70% to 0.8091 on Tuesday as a cooler-than-expected US inflation report prompted traders to reduce hawkish Federal Reserve bets.
S&P Affirms Indonesia Ratings, Supports Rupiah but USD Caps Gains
S&P’s affirmation of Indonesia’s BBB/A-2 ratings with stable outlook is mildly supportive for the IDR, though gains remain limited against the US dollar.