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Aussie Dollar Reverses as Iran Risks Lift US Dollar
The Australian dollar pulled back against the greenback Tuesday as Middle East uncertainty supported the US dollar ahead of Fed minutes.
US Margin Debt Posts Record $85 Billion Monthly Plunge in July
US margin debt fell $85 billion in July to $1.42 trillion, the largest one-month drop on record and the first monthly decline since March.
Trump and Carney hold last-minute talks before 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are negotiating hours before Washington imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports including hockey sticks and wine, CNBC reports.
European Lithium and Critical Metals Amend Scheme with Floating Share Ratio
European Lithium and Critical Metals have signed a second deed to amend their scheme implementation deed, adding a floating share deal ratio to limit the impact of CRML share price moves.
Hitachi Construction Machinery announces share buyback up to ¥34 billion
Hitachi Construction Machinery plans to repurchase up to 6.42 million shares through market purchases, with a maximum total spend of ¥34 billion. It also flagged an expected change in a major shareholder.
Oil rises for fourth day as US-Iran talks stall
WTI climbs above $85 and Brent holds above $91 as stalled US-Iran talks keep Hormuz traffic limited.
Trump Halts Iran Talks, Shifts to Long-Term Pressure Strategy
The administration has ordered top envoys to stop negotiations with Tehran and pursue sustained economic and military pressure, CNN reports.
US Officials See Damascus Moving Toward Confrontation
U.S. officials are concerned that developments are pushing Damascus toward a more confrontational posture, with the Trump administration urging restraint, Axios reports.
US Officials Link Israel's Syria Strikes to Election Timing
Some senior U.S. officials believe Israel's military action in Syria was partly driven by domestic election considerations, Axios reports.
Turkey backs Syria stability, urges Netanyahu to end aggressive policies
Turkey's communications directorate supports lasting regional peace, saying Netanyahu must abandon aggressive policies and respect international law, and vows cooperation with Syria's government.
Gold steadies near $4,335 as Treasury yields offset Fed rate-hold support
Gold is hovering near $4,335 in early Asian trading after retreating from an early-June peak around $4,450, with stronger Treasury yields weighing on the metal.
EUR/JPY stalls near 185 as SMA confluence blocks bulls
EUR/JPY extended gains for a second straight day but lost momentum on Tuesday as a cluster of moving-average resistance near 184.70 capped the advance.
Dollar/Yen Trades Near 159.50 After Approaching 160.00
USDJPY is holding around 159.50 on Tuesday after a session high just short of 160.00, its strongest since the last coordinated Tokyo-Washington intervention.
GBP/JPY Consolidates Near 216.00 as Bullish Momentum Stalls
GBP/JPY is little changed on Tuesday around 216.00, trading inside a narrow 215.85–216.22 range as neither side gains control.
Pound Holds Near Three-Month High Against Dollar
Sterling is trading just below 1.3550 against the dollar on Tuesday, holding within Monday's range after peaking near 1.3600 at its strongest since early May.
NZD/USD Holds Near 0.5870 as Firm US Dollar Caps Gains
NZD/USD is trading around 0.5870 on Tuesday, marginally lower as a firm US dollar and cautious market tone keep the New Zealand dollar on the back foot.
Trump Halts Iran Talks, Shifts to Long-Term Pressure Strategy
CNN reports President Trump ordered top administration envoys to stop conversations with Iran, while White House officials signal a strategy shift toward long-term pressure.
Trump Says No Talks With Iran, Naval Blockade Remains
President Trump said there are no talks or conversations scheduled with Iran and that the naval blockade remains in full force, while the Strait of Hormuz is open.
US tells allies it is changing strategy toward Iran
Washington has informed allies that it is in the process of revising its approach to Iran, a U.S. official told CNN.
Mexican Peso Slips as Traders Await FOMC Minutes
The Mexican peso weakened about 0.16% against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes and watched Middle East tensions.
USD/COP Breaks to Seven-Year Lows as Peso Shrugs Off Headwinds
The Colombian peso strengthened despite three negative domestic developments in three weeks, pushing USD/COP to its lowest since 2019.
Central Banks Keep Piling Into Gold Despite Rate Headwinds
Central bank gold buying remains a key support for the gold market, extending last year’s bull-market pillar even as higher interest-rate expectations create headwinds.
Gold Miner Breadth Hits Highest Since May as GDX Surges 22%
About 62% of GDX components are now above their 200-day moving average, while the ETF has climbed 22% in three weeks and entered bull market territory.
North Korea denounces US-South Korea joint military drills
Pyongyang criticized the joint US-South Korea military drills and said its self-defence measures would continue to neutralize military threats, according to KCNA.