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IRGC Threatens to Halt Hormuz Oil Exports Amid US Strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that no oil or gas will pass through the Strait of Hormuz if US attacks continue, raising geopolitical risk for global crude supplies.
Gold Recovers from Monthly Low as Hawkish Fed, Strong USD Cap Gains
Gold (XAU/USD) edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, rebounding from near the monthly low, but further upside appears limited due to a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and a firm US dollar.
USD/CHF Holds Near 0.8090 as Middle East Tensions Support Dollar
The Swiss Franc steadied against the Dollar on Friday, with USD/CHF trading around 0.8090. Escalating US-Iran tensions provided support for the greenback, countering shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Pulls Back, Sellers Eye Next Leg Down
Gold is licking its wounds near two-week lows in Friday's Asian session, as sellers remain hopeful of clinching the biggest weekly loss in six weeks.
Nikkei Plunges Over 4% as Asian Stocks Follow US Tech Sell-Off
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei index dropping over 4%, tracking a steep sell-off in US technology stocks the previous day.
EUR/JPY Holds Below Ascending Triangle Resistance Near 186.00
EUR/JPY extends losses for a second day, trading around 185.70 during Asian hours, remaining below the ascending triangle top near 186.00 despite holding above key EMAs.
USD/CNH Rises for Second Day as Safe-Haven Demand Boosts US Dollar
USD/CNH extended gains for a second consecutive session on Friday, trading near 6.7760, as safe-haven flows supported the US dollar amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Yen Weakens on US-Iran Strikes, Intervention Warning
USD/JPY trades near 162.40 as the US launches a sixth night of strikes against Iran, boosting the dollar against the yen. Japan raises intervention risk concerns.
Apple Elliott wave analysis sees final leg of rally before decline
An Elliott Wave analysis suggests Apple (AAPL) is in the final leg of an impulse rally from a June 2026 low, after which a corrective decline is expected.
AUD/USD Slides to 0.7980 as USD Strengthens on Geopolitical and Rate-Hike Bets
The Australian dollar fell for a second straight day, dropping to the 0.7980 area in Asian trading, as geopolitical tensions and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike boosted the US dollar.
China Q2 GDP Growth at 4.3%, Slowest Since Q4 2022
China's GDP grew 4.3% YoY in Q2 2026, below the government's target range and the slowest pace since Q4 2022. Fixed-asset investment dropped sharply, led by a record decline in property investment.
WTI Crude Holds Near $79 on Middle East Tensions
West Texas Intermediate crude edged higher in Asian trade on Friday but remains within a recent range. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to support bullish sentiment, keeping upside potential intact.
GBP/USD Slips Below 1.3500 as US Strikes Iran, Risk Aversion Mounts
The British pound weakened below 1.3500 against the US dollar during Asian trading on Friday, pressured by heightened geopolitical tensions after the US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran.
Silver Price Falls to Near $55.50 on Rate Concerns
Silver (XAG/USD) slid for a third consecutive day, trading around $55.50 per troy ounce during Asian hours Thursday, on track for a weekly drop of over 7% as rising interest rate fears and Middle East tensions weighed on the metal.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7934 vs 6.7909 previous
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central rate at 6.7934 for the upcoming trading session, compared to the previous fix of 6.7909 and the Reuters estimate of 6.7734.
Japan's Katayama says ready to act on currency moves
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that authorities are prepared to intervene in currency markets as needed.
New Zealand Dollar Rises Amid Sticky Inflation Fears, Middle East Tensions
NZD/USD inches higher to around 0.5840 in Asian trade, supported by persistent inflation concerns and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
US Dollar Index Consolidates Above 100.50 Ahead of Trump Speech
The US Dollar Index holds steady above 100.50 as traders await President Trump's speech.
EUR/USD Steady Around 1.1445 Amid Renewed Hormuz Tensions
The euro holds near 1.1445 in early Asian trading as traders assess renewed hostilities in the Hormuz region. The preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for July is due later today.
Google Workers Rally at Headquarters Over Job Security, Union Demands Voluntary Exits
Google employees held a rally at the Mountain View headquarters, demanding job security amid ongoing layoffs. The Alphabet Workers Union is calling for voluntary exits and guaranteed severance packages.
OKX Europe Lets Users Convert USDT to MiCA-Compliant USDC
OKX Europe launched a one-way conversion feature letting customers convert USDT into MiCA-compliant USDC as EU rules limit support for Tether.
LBank Captures Robinhood Chain Momentum as INDEX Climbs 502% and New Listings Deliver Significant Gains
LBank reported strong performance from newly listed Robinhood Chain ecosystem assets, with INDEX peaking up 502% after listing.
What Mirae Asset's Korbit acquisition means for Korea
Analysis of Mirae Asset Financial Group's acquisition of Korbit, the first takeover of a Korean cryptocurrency exchange by a financial group.
HTX DAO Burns Over $32.82 Million Worth of $HTX in H1 2026
HTX DAO completed its Q2 2026 $HTX token burn on July 15, bringing first-half 2026 burns to over $32.82 million.