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PBOC Sets USD/CNY Fix at 6.8198, Weaker vs. Previous 6.8157
The People’s Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.8198 on Monday, weaker than Friday's fix of 6.8157.
GBP/USD Edges Higher from Three-Week Low as Dollar Rally Pauses
The British pound recovered slightly from a three-week low against the US dollar on Monday, climbing into the mid-1.3300s as the dollar rally took a breather.
USD/JPY Holds Above 160.00 After Japan Q1 GDP Data
USD/JPY trades near 160.30 during Asian hours Monday, holding above the key 160.00 level after Japan's Q1 GDP data. Market participants remain alert to potential government intervention.
M4Markets Launches New Loyalty Program for Traders
M4Markets has introduced a new Loyalty Program allowing traders to earn rewards through trading activity and unlock exclusive benefits via enhanced levels. Available now in the Client Area.
MultiBank Hires NCM/ATFX Alum Ronald Rahme as Head of Global Marketing
Dubai-based online brokerage MultiBank has appointed Ronald Rahme as its new Head of Global Marketing. Rahme previously served as Group CMO at rival broker NCM and spent four years as Head of Marketing MENA at ATFX.
DMM.com Securities Adds US Stocks to 'Tsumitate Kabu' Regular Investment Service
Japan's DMM.com Securities will add US stocks and ETFs to its 'tsumitate kabo' accumulated investment service starting June 8, 2026, with a minimum investment of 1,000 yen and NISA eligibility.
AUD/USD Falls to 0.7035 on Middle East Tensions, Strong US Jobs Data
The AUD/USD pair weakened to near 0.7035 in early Asian trading as escalating Middle East tensions and a stronger-than-expected US jobs report boosted demand for the US dollar.
EUR/USD Technical Indicators Signal Bearish Shift Toward 1.1300
EUR/USD faces a bearish shift as multiple technical indicators align to target the 1.1300 level.
Gold Breaks Down as US Jobs Data Crushes Support
Strong US payrolls for May – 172K vs 85K expected, with upward revisions – sent gold tumbling as the dollar and yields surged, turning prior support into resistance.
Sound Money Advocate Challenges Link Between Dollar Dominance and Militarism
A post argues that the common belief tying the U.S. dollar's global dominance to American military power is a mistaken argument against returning to sound money.
Top Broker Spreads on EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, Gold Compared
A new analysis ranks major forex and gold brokers by spreads, comparing EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, and Gold side-by-side, with a deep dive into 'zero-spread' offers and fine print.
Candlestick Patterns Require Location Context, Analyst Says
Ian Coleman of FXStreet argues that traders often misinterpret candlestick patterns because they ignore the specific location where the pattern forms, leading to false signals.
UOB: BSP Tightening Path Supports Philippine Peso
UOB economists note that Philippine inflation unexpectedly eased in May but remains above the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) target, keeping risks tilted toward further tightening and supporting the peso.
NZD/USD Hits Two-Month Low After Strong US Jobs Report
The New Zealand Dollar dropped to its lowest level in two months against the US dollar following a better-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls report, with the pair falling toward the 0.5790 region.
USD/KRW Breaks Above 1530 as Semiconductor Weakness Weighs on Won
DBS Group Research notes that USD/KRW has surpassed 1530, pressured by declining semiconductor stocks. The South Korean Won faces headwinds from sector weakness.
Silver Crashes Toward 200-Day SMA After Strong US Jobs Data
Silver prices plummeted nearly 8% and are on track for a 10% weekly loss as a robust US Nonfarm Payrolls report boosted the dollar, pushing XAG toward the $61.00 target.
BSP Seen Hawkish as Standard Chartered Drops Off-Cycle Hike View
Standard Chartered economists have revised their Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) rate path, removing the expectation of a 50bp off-cycle hike before June 18 while maintaining a hawkish inflation stance.
Rupiah at record lows as Bank Indonesia widens mandate, DBS says
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao warns that Indonesia's onshore markets are under pressure, with the rupiah hitting record lows and equities nearing six-year lows as Bank Indonesia's mandate expands.
US Dollar Ends Week Higher After Strong NFP
The US Dollar rallied on Friday after the May Nonfarm Payrolls report showed 172K jobs added, far exceeding the 85K consensus, boosting expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
UOB: Thai BoT Likely to Hold Rates as Inflation Remains Supply-Led
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research expects the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy rate, citing Thailand's latest CPI data which points to cost-push rather than demand-driven inflation.
Iran Conflict Inflation Drives CPI to 4.2% YoY in May, Three-Year High
The Consumer Price Index is estimated to have risen 0.52% in May, pushing the annual rate to 4.2% — the highest in three years — as the inflationary effects of the Iran conflict continue to impact consumer prices.
NZD/USD Slips to Fresh Lows After Strong US Jobs Data
The New Zealand Dollar is heading for a weekly loss of nearly 3% as robust US payrolls data boosts the US Dollar. NZD/USD fell to its lowest since April, trading around 0.5800.
SGD NEER to Trade 1.5-2% Above Midpoint: OCBC
OCBC FX strategist Sim Moh Siong expects the Singapore Dollar's nominal effective exchange rate to trade 1.5–2% above its midpoint, supported by de-dollarisation and safe-haven flows, though reduced carry may limit upside.
Nordea: Chinese Yuan Set for Gradual Appreciation vs Dollar
Nordea's Kristian Nummelin expects the Chinese yuan to gradually appreciate against the U.S. dollar, noting it has been the best-performing Asian currency this year, gaining against both the dollar and the euro despite widening U.S.-China yield spreads.