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Palantir, Microsoft Stand Out in Strong Q2 Earnings Season
The Q2 earnings season is winding down after showing broad strength, with Palantir and Microsoft among the standout performers.
British Pound Dips to Fresh Lows Near 1.3520 After Mixed UK Employment Data
GBP/USD extends its decline toward the 1.3520 area after UK employment data fails to lift sentiment in a risk-off market.
RBI recalibrates rupee inflow strategy as liquidity rises, Commerzbank says
Commerzbank analysts say the Reserve Bank of India's early closure of the FCNR(B) swap window follows strong FX inflows and rising liquidity.
Sterling Slides Against Yen After UK Labour Market Data
GBP/JPY came under pressure after the UK released jobs figures for the three months to June, sending the pound lower against the yen.
Jane Street discloses over $1 billion in Bitcoin ETF holdings
Jane Street reported Bitcoin ETF positions totaling more than $1 billion, with the largest allocation in BlackRock's IBIT.
Euro Needs Confirmation Above 1.1615 Against Dollar, UOB Says
EUR/USD briefly cleared major resistance around 1.1610-1.1614 but faded, keeping the near-term consolidation intact, according to UOB.
UK unemployment holds at 4.9% in June, above 4.8% forecast
The UK ILO unemployment rate stayed at 4.9% in the three months to June, matching the prior reading but coming in above the 4.8% consensus.
Foreign Tourism Keeps Growing in Central and Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe is seeing continued growth in foreign tourism as the holiday season remains in full swing past mid-August.
Hormuz vessel strike, rising JGB and UST yields set cautious Asia tone
The first Hormuz vessel strike in 10 days and continued US-Korea pressure talks frame a cautious Asia session, while JGB and UST yields rise and Chinese yields fall on weak data.
Swiss Franc slips as US Dollar rebounds before FOMC minutes
The Swiss franc traded marginally lower against a rebounding US dollar in early European trading on Tuesday, with USD/CHF edging higher as markets looked ahead to FOMC minutes.
Hyperliquid Policy Center and Douro Labs Urge SEC to Repeal…
Hyperliquid Policy Center and Douro Labs jointly urged the SEC to repeal Rule 611, arguing the trade-through rule clashes with blockchain-based markets and 24/7 trading.
USD/INR Pulls Back as Possible RBI Intervention Supports Rupee
USD/INR eased toward 95.67 after touching a three-week high at 95.85, with the rupee supported by the potential for Reserve Bank of India intervention.
US debt interest burden seen as growing fiscal threat
Publicly held US debt is projected to rise from 101% of GDP in 2026 to 120% by 2036, leaving more federal revenue consumed by interest costs.
Euro slips below 1.1600 as US-Iran worries weigh on EUR/USD
EUR/USD drops to around 1.1575 in early European trading, snapping a three-day winning streak as US-Iran tensions sap demand for the euro.
AUD/USD Turns Lower Near 0.7100 as Dollar Recovers
AUD/USD faded an early Asian-session uptick on Tuesday and is back near 0.7100 as the US dollar recovers from a two-month low.
EUR/JPY pushes toward 185.00 after clearing 50-day EMA
EUR/JPY extends its winning streak to a fourth day, trading around 184.80 in Asian hours after breaking above its 50-day EMA.
AUD/JPY Strengthens Toward 113.50; Near-Term Outlook Constructive
AUD/JPY trades near 113.40 in early European trading on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen weakening against the Australian dollar.
WTI crude holds near two-week high above $84 and key Fibonacci support
West Texas Intermediate is in a bullish consolidation around $84.20 after touching its strongest level in more than two weeks during Asian trading.
Gold slips as oil inflation risks and US-Iran tensions lift dollar
Gold attracted sellers on Tuesday after an early Asian uptick, with a stronger dollar pressured by oil-driven inflation concerns and US-Iran tensions.
UKMTO Reports Incident in Strait of Hormuz
UK Maritime Trade Operations said it received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.
Yen Holds Near Two-Week Low vs Dollar Despite BoJ Rate-Hike Bets
USD/JPY traded around 159.50 in Asian hours Tuesday, keeping the yen near its weakest level in two weeks as market participants remained confident about a Bank of Japan September hike.
Dollar Index Steadies Near 99.60 on Safe-Haven Demand
The US Dollar Index is edging higher around 99.60 in Asian trading, supported by safe-haven demand after three sessions of declines.
Gold pulls back toward $4,400 after testing three-day high near $4,450
XAU/USD retreated to the $4,400 area after touching a three-day high just below $4,450 early Tuesday.
Trump Favors Hormuz Territory Idea, Says Oil Prices Will Keep Falling
President Trump said he likes the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz a territory, claiming total US control over it, and added that oil prices are coming down and will continue to decline.