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GBP/USD climbs toward 1.3400 on easing UK political concerns
The British pound strengthened to near 1.3400 against the U.S. dollar during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by diminishing political risk in the UK.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8036 vs Previous 6.8077
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central rate at 6.8036 for Thursday, down from the previous day's fix of 6.8077.
Australian Dollar Rises Ahead of Chinese CPI Data
AUD/USD edges higher to 0.6930 during Asian hours on Thursday, supported by anticipation of Chinese consumer inflation data, a key indicator for Australia's primary trading partner.
USD/JPY Edges Lower on Yen Intervention Risks
The USD/JPY pair fell to around 162.45 in early Asian trading as the Japanese Yen strengthened on fears of possible intervention by Japanese authorities.
Equiti Launches Bangalore Technology Hub
Equiti Group opened a technology hub in Bangalore, India, to support engineering, data, AI, cybersecurity and cloud work for its global fintech operations.
Darwinex Changes How It Pays Interest to DARWIN Investors
Darwinex notified clients that from June 29, 2026 it will pay daily interest earned on account liquidity directly onto the equity invested in DARWINs, subject to Spain's 19% IRPF withholding.
Capital.com Reports $1.13 Trillion in Q2 2026 Trading Volume
Capital.com reported $1.13 trillion in client trading volumes for Q2 2026, with gold markets accounting for 42.4% of total platform volume.
UOB: Chinese Yuan Faces Downside Bias as USD/CNH Momentum Builds
United Overseas Bank's senior technical strategist notes that USD/CNH has broken higher, with momentum improving after Monday's move to 6.8051.
Euro Steadies as Middle East Strikes Offset Fed Repricing
The Euro holds firm against the US Dollar as ongoing Middle East hostilities counteract repricing of Federal Reserve expectations, with EUR/USD trading at 1.1420 after bouncing off daily lows.
OCBC: Taiwan Dollar Weakness Flow-Driven, Policy Support in Place
OCBC analysts note the Taiwan Dollar remains under pressure above 32 per USD, driven by foreign equity outflows and dividend-related dollar demand rather than economic fundamentals, with policy support expected to limit further weakness.
AUD/USD Flatlines Between 0.6900 and 0.6950 as Markets Fixate on Global Conflicts
AUD/USD trades essentially unchanged on Wednesday, pinned in a narrow 0.6900–0.6950 range, as other currencies react to geopolitical tensions.
GBP/USD Edges Higher but Remains Below 1.3400, 200-Day EMA Caps Gains
GBP/USD traded near 1.3400 on Wednesday, rising about 0.25%, but continues to face resistance at the 200-day exponential moving average, which has repelled advances since mid-June.
TD Securities: China's Fiscal Stance Turning Austere on Debt Clean-Up
TD Securities Senior Asia Economist Alex Loo warns that China's fiscal policy is becoming more austere as local governments prioritize debt reduction over growth support.
Japanese Yen Weakness Persists, Intervention Risk in Focus: ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO analyst Georgette Boele warns that persistent yen weakness is prompting markets to test Japan's intervention tolerance, driven by fiscal expansion and a dovish Bank of Japan stance.
USD/CHF Pulls Back After False Break Above 0.8100
USD/CHF retreated from a five-day high of 0.8108 to 0.8078 as risk appetite worsened on Trump's ceasefire suggestion and Iran's attack on ships.
Dollar Stays Weak After Hawkish FOMC Minutes Release
The US Dollar Index hovers near 101.00 as traders assess the June FOMC minutes, which struck a hawkish tone yet failed to lift the greenback.
Thai Baht Range-Bound After Inflation Data, Commerzbank Says
USD/THB edged higher after Thai inflation data, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Thailand will keep rates unchanged at 1%, according to Commerzbank strategist Charlie Lay.
South Korean Won Rally Extended on Undervaluation, BOK Outlook – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman analyst Elias Haddad notes that the South Korean Won is extending a broad rally, supported by undervaluation and the Bank of Korea's outlook, while Korean equities underperform.
Japanese Yen Falls as Fed Minutes Revive Tightening Bets
The Japanese Yen depreciated more than 0.26% after Federal Reserve minutes signaled that further policy tightening may be warranted.
EUR/USD Bears Retain Control Within Descending Channel
EUR/USD holds firm on Wednesday after reversing earlier losses triggered by renewed US-Iran tensions, as traders digest the June FOMC meeting. Bears retain control within a descending channel.
UOB: USD/SGD Edges Higher, Upside Risks Cited
UOB analyst Quek Ser Leang notes USD/SGD is edging higher after tight consolidation, with intraday upside limited below nearby resistance.
US Dollar Index Flat Around 101.00 After FOMC Minutes
The US Dollar Index traded sideways near 101.00 on Wednesday after the release of the June FOMC minutes. The vote to hold rates was unanimous, but the minutes suggested underlying divisions among policymakers.
RBNZ Tightening Supports NZD Upside – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO reports that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% and signaled further tightening, which underpins the New Zealand Dollar.
Gold Slides Over 1.3% as Trump's Iran Warning Boosts Dollar
Gold prices fell more than 1.3% on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump declared the agreement to end the war with Iran "over," strengthening the US Dollar.