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Gold Weakens as Iran Deal Uncertainty and Hawkish Fed Support USD
Gold (XAU/USD) stalled its recovery from multi-month lows after a brief Asian session uptick to the $4,246-$4,247 region, pressured by geopolitical uncertainty and a firm US dollar.
EUR/USD Trades Lower, Needs 20-Day SMA Break for Recovery
EUR/USD slipped to 1.1567 during European trade on Friday as the US dollar rebounded slightly. Analysts note that a sustained recovery would require a break above the 20-day simple moving average.
US Dollar Index Rises Above 99.50 on Middle East Tensions, Hot PPI
The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades near 99.80 during Asian hours on Friday, buoyed by escalating Middle East uncertainty and stronger-than-expected US PPI data.
EUR/JPY Holds Gains Near 185.50, Bullish Bias Prevails
EUR/JPY traded around 185.40 during Asian hours on Friday, maintaining a constructive bullish bias after minor losses the previous day. The cross remains above both the 9-day and 50-day exponential moving averages.
NZD/USD Slides Toward 0.5800 as Iran Risks Bolster USD, Offset Hawkish RBNZ
The New Zealand dollar weakened against the US dollar on Friday, approaching the 0.5800 level as safe-haven demand from Iran-related tensions lifted the greenback, countering the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's hawkish stance.
AUD/USD Dips Below 0.7050 as US PPI Boosts Dollar
The Australian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar after US wholesale prices rose more than expected, pushing AUD/USD to around 0.7030 during Asian trading.
Canadian Dollar Weakens as USD/CAD Extends Gains to 1.3980
USD/CAD rose to 1.3980 during Asian hours on Friday, extending gains for a second day as the Canadian Dollar weakened despite easing risk aversion. However, resistance may emerge if the US Dollar is sidelined by geopolitical developments.
Japan's Katayama: No Impact on BoJ Policy Meeting Despite Ueda's Hospitalization
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting scheduled for June 15-16 will proceed as planned, even though Governor Kazuo Ueda is hospitalized with a liver infection.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8109, lower than previous fix
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.8109 on Friday, down from 6.8150 the previous day.
GBP/USD Eases from Weekly High as Iran Risks Weigh, UK Data Ahead
The British pound retreated from its weekly peak against the US dollar during Asian trading, pressured by escalating Iran tensions and anticipation of upcoming UK economic data.
USD/JPY Rises as Hot US PPI Boosts Dollar
USD/JPY rose to near 160.25 in early Asian trading on Friday, supported by hotter-than-expected US PPI data which strengthened the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen.
Euro Strengthens After ECB Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023
The euro rose against the dollar to around 1.1575 on Friday after the European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, with improved risk sentiment also supporting the move.
SpaceX IPO: Trade SPACEX CFDs with LiteFinance from the First Day of Listing
LiteFinance will launch CFDs on SpaceX shares (ticker SPCX) on June 12, 2026, the same day the company begins trading on the public market, allowing retail traders to speculate on price moves without direct ownership.
au Kabucom Begins Trading in SpaceX Shares Following NASDAQ Listing
Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities will begin trading SpaceX (SPCX) from June 12, 2026, when the company lists on Nasdaq. The broker cautions clients about order restrictions before the opening price is established.
Gold Rebounds from 6-Month Low as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes
Gold prices rose near $4,240 during early European trading Friday, recovering from a six-month low after US President Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran, boosting hopes for a truce deal.
GBP/JPY Consolidates Near 214.70 as Intervention Worries Cap Upside
The Pound Sterling ended Thursday almost flat near 214.70, with market sentiment improving after US President Donald Trump cancelled attacks and hinted at a possible deal. However, intervention concerns continue to limit further gains in GBP/JPY.
British Pound Rallies on US-Iran De-escalation
Sterling recovers sharply after President Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, triggering a risk-on rally that lifts the pound from intraday lows.
Yen Strengthens as War Cancelation Spurs USD/JPY Drop
USD/JPY traded around 160.50 until a geopolitical development—the cancellation of a war—caused the yen to rally without any intervention from Tokyo.
AUD Rallies on Peace Deal Missing One Signature
The Australian Dollar rallied on Thursday, climbing above 0.7000 as a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran remains incomplete, lacking one final signature.
Commerzbank: Oil Shock and Reserve Strategy Impact Yuan
USD/CNY is near 6.78, with the PBoC model implying a slightly stronger fixing. China's domestic oil reserve tapping is affecting the Yuan.
EUR/USD Rises Toward 1.1600 on Iran Peace Hopes, but RSI Stays Bearish
The EUR/USD pair surged over 0.36% as the US dollar weakened after President Trump canceled strikes on Iran, citing progress on a peace agreement. Despite the rally, the RSI remains in bearish territory.
US Dollar Retreats from Ten-Week High as ECB Outlook Weighs on Euro
The US Dollar Index fell sharply to 99.60 after hitting a three-month high, as profit-taking offset stronger-than-expected Core PPI data. The Euro came under pressure from ECB policy outlook.
Bank of Thailand Sees No Need for Emergency Meeting on Baht Weakness
The Bank of Thailand rejects the need for an emergency policy meeting, stating the baht has only modestly weakened amid the U.S.–Iran conflict, with strong external buffers and signs of returning inflows to long-term bonds.
UOB Maintains Mildly Positive USD/SGD View, Eyes 1.2900
UOB FX strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a mildly bullish stance on USD/SGD, targeting a test of 1.2900 in the near term with 1.2915 as a tougher resistance. They see gains intact as long as the pair holds above 1.2830.