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Indonesian Rupiah Extends Gains; USD/IDR Falls for Sixth Day
The Indonesian rupiah continues to strengthen, with USD/IDR declining for a sixth consecutive session to trade around 17,940 during Asian hours.
AUD/JPY Holds Bullish Above 113.50, Supported by Rate Differential
The Australian dollar strengthened against the yen in early European trade Tuesday, with the cross holding above 113.50 and staying above its 100-day SMA, supported by the interest rate gap between the RBA and BOJ.
Gold Recovery Continues, $4,065 SMA Key for XAU/USD Buyers
Gold extends its recovery to a third straight day after hitting two-week lows near $4,024, with acceptance above the 21-day SMA at $4,065 seen as critical for buyers.
EUR/USD Bears Stay in Charge Below 200-SMA; 1.1400 Break Awaited
The EUR/USD pair is consolidating near the 1.1400 level during the Asian session on Tuesday, with bears retaining control below the 200-period simple moving average on the 4-hour chart. A break below 1.1400 is anticipated.
EUR/USD May Bounce from 1.1400 as Dollar Index Tests 101
The Dollar Index is testing the 101 level, with a potential break toward 101.50–102 or a pullback to 100.50. Safe-haven demand from US-Iran tensions and oil-linked inflation risk supports the dollar, while the ECB meeting is a key event for euro crosses.
Gold Rises Cautiously as Fed Hike Bets and US-Iran Tensions Limit Gains
Gold (XAU/USD) edged higher in Asian trade following volatile swings, but remains below $4,050 as Fed rate hike expectations, geopolitical tensions, and a strong USD cap further upside.
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against US Dollar Near Multi-Decade High
The Japanese Yen trades flat against the US Dollar around 162.50 during Asian trading, hovering near its multi-decade high amid uncertainty over the Middle East.
RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Holds at 2.7% in Q2 2026
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Sectoral Factor Model inflation gauge remained at 2.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, matching the previous quarter's pace.
Japan PM Takaichi Vows Fiscal Sustainability Focus in Economic Policy
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Tuesday that the government will prioritize fiscal sustainability in guiding economic and fiscal policy, with an emphasis on maintaining market stability.
US Dollar Index Stabilizes Near 101.00 on Safe-Haven Flows
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains in positive territory near 101.00 during Asian trading, supported by safe-haven demand amid ongoing global uncertainty.
AUD/USD Rises to 0.7010 Amid US-Iran Tensions, Employment Report in Focus
The Australian dollar edged higher to near 0.7010 during Asian trading on Tuesday, despite escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions. Markets now await the Australian employment data as the next catalyst.
Silver (XAG/USD) Extends Rally, Breaks Above $57.00
Silver prices rose for the third consecutive day during Asian trading, climbing back above $57.00 as buyers test a descending trend-line resistance.
NZD/USD rises above 0.5850 as hot NZ CPI fuels RBNZ rate hike bets
The New Zealand Dollar strengthened against the US Dollar on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data reinforced expectations of further RBNZ rate hikes.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.7917
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7917 on Tuesday, slightly stronger than the previous fix of 6.7948, while the onshore rate traded near 6.7706 according to Reuters.
Canadian Dollar Falls to One-Week Low vs USD on BoC-Fed Divergence, Tariff Risks
The Canadian dollar dropped to its weakest in a week against the US dollar as traders weigh diverging central bank policies and ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration.
Euro Declines to Near 1.1400 as US Strikes Iran
EUR/USD fell to around 1.1410 in early Asian trading as renewed US-Iran tensions triggered risk aversion, putting pressure on the euro.
Singapore Dollar: CPI and MAS in Focus – OCBC
OCBC strategists expect USD/SGD to remain driven by broader USD direction and risk sentiment after recent rangebound trading.
Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Most Canadian Goods
President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian products, citing Canada's 'discriminatory treatment' of U.S. cars, alcohol, and dairy, according to the White House.
USD/JPY Stuck in Narrow Range Near 162.50
The Japanese Yen remains trapped in a tight trading range against the US dollar, with USD/JPY hovering around 162.50 on Monday after a session range of barely 40 pips.
AUD/USD fails to hold above 0.7000 despite two intraday attempts
AUD/USD rose about 0.2% on Monday but was sold back below 0.7000 after twice breaching the level. The pair remains stuck near the key resistance, unable to sustain a breakout.
GBP/USD Slides for Third Day After New UK PM Takes Office
The British pound extended its decline for a third consecutive session, falling 0.17% on Monday after initially approaching 1.3500 before dropping to just above 1.3400 in New York trading.
UOB: USD/CNH to Trade with Downside Bias Below 6.7820
United Overseas Bank analysts see USD/CNH consolidating between 6.7710 and 6.7820, with a downside bias toward 6.7600 over 1–3 weeks as long as resistance at 6.7820 holds.
Gold Falls to Near $4,000 on US-Iran Tensions, Inflation Fears
Gold (XAU/USD) slipped to around $4,000 in early Asian trading as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, reigniting inflation worries.
USDMYR Rises on Renewed US-Iran Tensions, Risk Aversion
OCBC notes that USD/MYR has risen as renewed US–Iran tensions and broader risk-off sentiment weigh on the Malaysian ringgit, despite stronger GDP data and better foreign equity inflows.