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Gold Holds Steady as Traders Weigh US-Iran Talks, Fed Outlook
Gold prices were little changed on Tuesday as markets assessed US-Iran peace negotiations and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction.
Pound Steadies Above 1.3420, Eyes US Jobs Data
The British pound edged higher on Tuesday, finding support near 1.3420 against the dollar and climbing above 1.3440 as traders await US job openings data.
Gold Stays Rangebound Near $4,050 Ahead of US NFP Data
XAU/USD continues to trade sideways around $4,050 as markets await July’s US Nonfarm Payrolls report for clearer direction.
CMC Client Data Shows Brent Trade Counts Rose 1,193% in the Month of the Iran Strikes
CMC Markets' Australian clients made 1,193% more Brent crude trades in March 2026 than in February, as oil spiked on Iran strikes, per a new report.
USD/CHF capped below 0.8100, potential head-and-shoulders pattern looms
The US Dollar edges lower against the Swiss Franc as a potential bearish head-and-shoulders formation takes shape below the 0.8100 resistance.
US Treasury and Japan Coordinating to Defend Yen: Rabobank
Rabobank strategist Benjamin Picton notes coordinated action by the US Treasury and Japan's Ministry of Finance to support the Japanese currency, describing it as a potential turning point.
EUR/JPY Climbs on ECB Tightening Hopes, Japan’s Fiscal Concerns
EUR/JPY traded around 181.70 on Monday, up 0.44% on the day, as renewed Euro optimism and persistent Yen weakness drove gains.
Silver Prices Rise to $58.86 Per Ounce, Up 1.15%
Silver (XAG/USD) traded at $58.86 per troy ounce on Tuesday, a 1.15% increase from the previous session’s $58.19, according to FXStreet data.
Commerzbank: SARB Rate Hold to Weaken Rand Despite Resilience
Commerzbank warns that South Africa’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged in July could undermine the rand, even as the currency has held up reasonably well against geopolitical headwinds.
NFP and CPI Mix Complicate Fed Path: BNY
BNY strategists see the July Nonfarm Payrolls report and upcoming CPI releases as critical inputs for Federal Reserve policy decisions.
NZD: Upcoming Labour Data to Validate RBNZ Hiking Path – ING
ING's Francesco Pesole expects New Zealand's Q2 employment figures to align with RBNZ projections, reinforcing the case for one to two rate hikes in the third quarter.
NZD/USD Steady Around 0.5870 as Bullish Bias Intact
The New Zealand dollar is trading near 0.5870 against the US dollar on Tuesday, holding its ground after a pullback from two-month highs.
USD/JPY Hovers Near 158.00 as Intervention Threat Caps Yen Selling
The Japanese yen weakened modestly in Asian trading, with USD/JPY trading near its 200-day moving average around 158.00, as the threat of further joint intervention limits selling pressure on the currency.
Platform Outage at the US Open Does Not Stop XTB Shares Setting Records Two Days Running
XTB shares set a fresh record on Tuesday even as clients reported platform outages around Monday's US market open; investors focused on bumper Q2 results.
EUR/USD needs decisive break above 1.1600 for fresh upside
EUR/USD trades cautiously near 1.1500, and must clear the 1.1600 barrier with conviction to unlock further gains.
USD/JPY Drops on Intervention Talk, US Stock Indices Hit Records
The yen surged against the dollar last Thursday amid speculation of US intervention, while major US equity benchmarks reached fresh all-time highs.
AUD/USD Upside Capped at 0.7075, UOB Says After Sharp Pullback
AUD/USD's upside is limited around 0.7075 after a brief spike to 0.7069 was followed by a drop to 0.6984, UOB's Quek Ser Leang reports.
USD/CAD Stalls Near 1.4050; Descending Triangle Pattern Takes Shape
USD/CAD failed to sustain its rebound from the 1.3990 area and remains capped near 1.4060, with price action gravitating towards the apex of a descending triangle.
Strong US Manufacturing Data Boosts Dollar Outlook
The ISM manufacturing index surged to 55.6 in July, beating forecasts and signaling robust factory activity. Danske Bank highlights the positive cyclical backdrop for the US dollar.
Dollar Gains Broadly, US Equities Also Rise
The US dollar strengthened across the FX market on Tuesday, even against the yen, while US equities also edged higher.
NAGA Integrates iSAM Securities’ Radar and Apex to Power Next Growth Phase
German fintech group NAGA has added iSAM Securities’ Radar and Apex solutions to its trading stack, boosting real-time risk analytics and execution control.
CHF/JPY Tests Triple Top Resistance; BOJ Intervention Eyed
The cross forms a rare triple top pattern as traders question whether the Bank of Japan will step in again to curb yen strength.
Japanese Yen Gains Against Dollar to Remain Limited: TD Securities
TD Securities strategists say recent interventions by Japan’s Ministry of Finance and talks of possible US–Japan joint action have not changed the broader outlook for USD/JPY.
US and Japan Confirm Rare Joint Intervention to Prop Up the Yen
US and Japanese authorities have jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen, marking a rare coordinated action that signals renewed US activism in FX policy.