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NZD Top G10 Performer on RBNZ Hawkish Repricing – MUFG
The New Zealand Dollar leads G10 currency gains overnight, driven by a hawkish repricing of RBNZ rate expectations, according to MUFG's Lee Hardman.
US CPI Inflation Softens to 3.5% in June, Below Expectations
Annual US CPI inflation fell to 3.5% in June, below the market forecast of 3.8% and down from May's 3-year high of 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
ING: EUR/USD Rate Differential Supports Euro Amid Gulf Tensions
ING strategist Francesco Pesole notes that the EUR/USD short-term rate differential is currently supporting the Euro as Gulf tensions rise, aided by a recovery in EUR front-end rates.
GBP/JPY Buyers Defend 216.50 as Bullish Trend Continues
GBP/JPY is trading in a narrow range around 217.10 as buyers defend the 216.50 support level, maintaining the bullish trend despite fragile market sentiment due to rising US-Iran tensions and higher oil prices.
Vantage Markets Voted 'Best Broker for Copy Trading' at UF AWARDS Global 2026
Vantage Markets was named Best Broker for Copy Trading at the UF AWARDS Global 2026 after topping an industry-wide public vote.
Swissquote: Back to Black
Financial Investigator publishes an analysis piece on Swissquote titled 'Back to Black.'
REG - CMC Markets Plc - Director/PDMR Shareholding
Reuters regulatory filing disclosing a director/PDMR shareholding notification for CMC Markets Plc.
OCBC: Stronger Yuan Fix Guides Gradual RMB Gains
OCBC strategists note USD/CNH dipped after a stronger USD/CNY fix below 6.80, the first such level since February 2023, signaling policymakers' comfort with gradual RMB appreciation.
Aussie Dollar Struggles Below 0.7000 as Upside Momentum Fades
The Australian Dollar remains unable to sustain upside traction, trading below the 0.7000 level. Analysts note a constructive tone as long as the 200-day moving average holds.
US Dollar Index Rises After Hawkish Fed Comments; CPI in Focus
The US Dollar Index gained momentum after Federal Reserve Governor Waller suggested a July rate hike is possible. Markets now await CPI data.
Yen Weakens on Geopolitical Tensions, USD/JPY Rises toward 162.40
The Japanese yen fell against the US dollar on Monday, pushing USD/JPY near 162.40, as escalating US-Iran tensions and higher oil prices supported the greenback.
Dollar Index Outlook: Geopolitical and Inflation Fears Lend Support
The US dollar opened higher on Monday but quickly reversed gains, remaining within a roughly $50 range. The outlook remains supported by geopolitical uncertainty and inflation concerns.
AUD/USD Dips to 0.6930 as US-Iran Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Dollar
The Australian Dollar fell against the US Dollar on Monday, retreating from 0.6950 to near 0.6930 as escalating US-Iran tensions drove demand for safe-haven assets.
Swiss Franc Hits Two-Week Low Against US Dollar as Middle East Tensions Rise
The Swiss Franc weakened to a more than two-week low against the US Dollar on Monday, with USD/CHF climbing to 0.8126 as traders reacted to renewed hostilities in the Middle East.
British Pound Declines as Oil Shock Strengthens US Dollar
GBP/USD opened the week lower after a surge in oil prices, triggered by Middle East developments, boosted the US dollar. The pair traded at 1.3369, marking a decline.
Canadian Dollar Gains as Oil Prices Surge on Middle East Supply Risks
The Canadian Dollar outperformed most major peers on Monday as renewed Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher amid risks of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
USD/JPY Back Above 162.00 on Higher Energy Prices – MUFG
MUFG analyst Lee Hardman reports the Japanese yen has weakened again, pushing USD/JPY above 162.00 as higher energy prices and fading impact from last week's verbal intervention weigh on the currency.
Yen Weakens Past 162 as Japan Delays GPIF Overhaul
The yen slid through the 162 level against the dollar after reports that Japan has no immediate plans to revise the Government Pension Investment Fund's asset allocation, removing a much-hoped-for support mechanism.
Swiss Franc to Stay Near 0.9200 Against Euro as SNB Curbs Inflows
The Swiss Franc is expected to remain range-bound near 0.9200 per Euro as the Swiss National Bank actively neutralizes safe-haven inflows driven by geopolitical tensions.
SNB Actively Selling CHF to Counter Safe-Haven Inflows, Rabobank Says
Rabobank's senior FX strategist Jane Foley notes that the Swiss National Bank has been actively selling Swiss francs and signaling a greater willingness to intervene, dampening safe-haven demand since the Iran conflict.
EUR/USD rises above 1.1400 as USD loses ground
EUR/USD trades with a mild positive bias on Monday, climbing above 1.1400 as the US Dollar gives back earlier gains. The pair is currently around 1.1424 after recovering from an intraday low.
DXY Stays in 100.5-102 Range as Market Awaits Warsh, CPI – DBS
The US Dollar Index has been confined between 100.5 and 102 for three weeks as traders await clarity on the Fed's next move, according to DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee.
RBNZ Hawkish Stance Supports NZD, UOB Says
UOB analysts note the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its cash rate to 2.50% and maintains a hawkish tone due to persistent inflation risks, which supports the New Zealand dollar.
Gold drifts below $4,100 amid risk-off mood, bears exhausted
Gold (XAU/USD) extends losses on Monday, trading below $4,100 as risk-off sentiment prevails due to US-Iran tensions, though signs of bear exhaustion appear.