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GBP/USD Subdued as US-Iran Tensions Boost Dollar
GBP/USD remains in negative territory near 1.3390 as safe-haven demand lifts the US Dollar amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Canadian Dollar Weighed by Strong USD and Oil Outlook – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister says a strong US dollar and unfavorable oil outlook are the main factors keeping USD/CAD elevated, with recent Canadian labor data and a bridge agreement having limited impact.
BoC Rate Decision and US CPI Headline Busy Week
This week features key economic releases including US CPI, BoC rate decision, Fed chairman testimony, and UK GDP.
UOB Sees EUR/USD Range Trading with Downside Risks
UOB analysts expect EUR/USD to trade in a 1.1360–1.1450 range over the next 1–3 weeks, noting increasing downward momentum after a test of 1.1460.
Euro Depreciates Near 1.1400 as Iran Tensions Fuel Risk Aversion
The euro weakened against the US dollar on Monday, trading around 1.1400, as escalating US-Iran tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz dampened risk appetite and raised inflationary pressures.
Gold Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil, Inflation Fears
Gold (XAUUSD) prices declined as renewed conflict in the Middle East strengthened the US Dollar and pushed oil prices higher, raising inflation concerns and expectations that the Fed could keep rates higher for longer.
GBP/JPY Holds Steady Above mid-216.00s on Iran Risks, Rate Gap
GBP/JPY rebounded from a dip to the mid-216.00s on Monday, stalling a pullback from its highest level since January 2008. The yen remains under pressure from Iran-related geopolitical risks and interest rate differentials.
Indian Rupee Opens Sharply Lower as USD/INR Hits Six-Week High
The Indian Rupee weakened sharply against the US Dollar on Monday, with USD/INR climbing to a six-week high near 95.80, driven by renewed Middle East tensions boosting the greenback and oil prices.
USD/JPY Hovers Near Nine-Day EMA Around 162.00
USD/JPY trades around 162.00 during Asian hours, holding above the nine- and 50-period EMAs, maintaining a bullish near-term bias.
Indonesian Rupiah Falls as Risk Aversion Boosts USD/IDR
The Indonesian Rupiah weakened against the US Dollar on Monday, with USD/IDR trading around 18,180 during Asian hours, as heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increased safe-haven demand for the greenback.
Gold Slides Toward $4,050 as Iran Risks and Fed Hike Bets Strengthen USD
Gold opened the week with a modest bearish gap and retreated closer to $4,050 in Asian trading, pressured by a stronger USD on Iran geopolitical tensions and rising Fed rate hike expectations.
EUR/USD Eyes 1.1350-1.1300 as Dollar Strengthens on US-Iran Tensions
The dollar strengthened over the weekend after fresh US-Iran attacks and Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, pressuring EUR/USD to test 1.1350-1.1300 support.
USD/CHF Rises to 0.8100 as Safe-Haven Demand Boosts Dollar
The Swiss franc weakened against the US dollar on Monday, pushing USD/CHF to the 0.8100 level for a second consecutive day. The dollar gained as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove safe-haven flows.
EUR/USD Flag Breakdown Signals More Downside to 1.1325
EUR/USD faces selling pressure as the US dollar strengthens on safe-haven demand, with a flag breakdown pointing to further declines toward 1.1325.
EUR/JPY Edges Higher Above 184.50, Upside Capped by Geopolitical Risks
EUR/JPY trades around 184.65 in Asian hours on Monday, but gains may be limited as heightened Middle East tensions boost safe-haven demand for the yen.
Euro Recovery Stumbles at Resistance, Bulls on Alert
The EUR/USD pair failed to clear the 50% Fibonacci retracement level on the 4-hour chart, keeping bulls cautious.
AUD/USD Retreats from Multi-Week High but Holds Above 0.6900
AUD/USD has retreated from a two-and-a-half-week high near 0.6970, falling to the 0.6930-0.6925 area in Asia. Escalating US-Iran tensions are supporting the safe-haven US dollar, pressuring the pair.
US Dollar Index Holds Above 101.00 on Middle East Tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remained above 101.00 for a second consecutive day, trading near 101.10 during the Asian session, supported by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Canadian Dollar Edges Lower as US Strikes Iran
USD/CAD rises to 1.4165, snapping a four-day losing streak during Asian trading, as the US dollar strengthens amid renewed US-Iran tensions.
Silver Extends Gains to Near $59.00 as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Silver price continues its upward momentum for a second day, trading around $59.00 per troy ounce during Asian hours, supported by rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
Yen Weakens vs Dollar as Iran Tensions and Rate Differential Offset Intervention Risk
USD/JPY rises above 162.00 as geopolitical tensions and the wide US-Japan rate gap outweigh the threat of Japanese intervention.
NZD/USD Falls as Safe-Haven Demand Boosts US Dollar
The New Zealand Dollar weakened against the US Dollar on Monday, trading near 0.5750, as safe-haven demand lifted the greenback. NZD failed to find support despite positive domestic economic data.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.7972 vs 6.7989 Prior
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7972 on Monday, slightly lower than Friday's fix of 6.7989, indicating a modest strengthening of the yuan.
GBP/USD Remains Depressed Below 1.3400 as US-Iran Tensions Boost Dollar
The British pound stays weak against the US dollar, hovering near 1.3370 after a gap-down opening, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran support the greenback.