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Swiss Franc Gains Ahead of SNB Decision
USD/CHP fell to around 0.7985 as the Swiss franc strengthened, pressured by a US-Iran interim agreement that weighed on the US dollar.
EUR/USD Elliott Wave: Impulse Decline from April 17 Peak, Corrective Rally Completed
The decline from the April 17, 2026 peak in EUR/USD is identified as a five-wave impulse, with wave ((i)) at 1.1655 and a subsequent corrective rally in wave ((ii)) that has terminated.
FOMC Hawkish Stance Boosts Dollar; EUR/USD Range 1.1450-1.1600
The FOMC kept rates unchanged but revised inflation expectations higher and cut growth forecasts. Hawkish comments lifted the dollar index above 100, with EUR/USD seen trading within a 1.1450-1.1600 range.
AUD/USD Eyes 0.7050 as US Dollar Weakens, 100-Day SMA Key
The AUD/USD pair reversed its previous day's decline, trading near 0.7040 in Asian session Thursday, up 0.40% as the US dollar softened. The 100-day SMA is seen as a crucial support level for bulls targeting 0.7050.
Silver Price Rises Above $69.00, Remains Below 100-Day SMA
Silver (XAG/USD) rose to near $69.15 during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by positive developments in US-Iran peace talks, but remains capped by the 100-day simple moving average.
Indonesian Rupiah Gains Support Ahead of Bank Indonesia Policy Decision
USD/IDR edged lower in Asian trade on Thursday as the Indonesian Rupiah strengthened ahead of Bank Indonesia's upcoming policy meeting.
Japan's Kihara Warns of 'Appropriate' Response to Yen Declines
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the government is ready to respond 'appropriately' to currency moves, signaling potential intervention as the yen weakens.
NZD/USD Rises to Near 0.5800 on Strong NZ GDP, US-Iran Peace Deal
The New Zealand Dollar strengthened against the US Dollar, climbing to around 0.5790 during Asian trading after upbeat annual GDP data and news of a US-Iran agreement to end the war boosted risk appetite.
US Dollar Index Holds Losses After Pulling Back from 11-Week Highs
The US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated from an 11-week high of 100.57, trading around 100.30 during Asian hours.
Yen Bears Cautious Amid Intervention Fears, Iran Deal Weighs on USD
The Japanese yen remains under pressure but bears are turning cautious as intervention fears grow. The USD is undermined by the Iran nuclear deal, keeping USD/JPY steady above mid-160.00s.
AUD/USD Rises Above 0.7000 After Trump Signs US-Iran Deal
The Australian dollar edged higher above the 0.7000 level during early Asian trading on Thursday as optimism over a US-Iran peace deal boosted risk appetite.
GBP/USD Recovers from Two-Month Low Ahead of BoE
The British pound bounced from its lowest level since April 7 during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker US dollar amid speculation over an Iran peace deal.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8130
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.8130 on Thursday, slightly higher than the previous day's fix of 6.8096.
Euro rebounds above 1.1500 as US-Iran deal boosts risk sentiment
The EUR/USD pair recovers to near 1.1515 during early Asian trading on Thursday, supported by improved risk sentiment following the US-Iran peace agreement and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.
XS.com Strengthens Strategic Relationships in North Africa via Exclusive Partners Seminar in Casablanca
Multi-asset broker XS.com held an exclusive partner seminar in Casablanca, Morocco, gathering affiliates and industry professionals to discuss market trends, partnership strategies, and growth opportunities.
iFOREX Names Ex-Amdocs Executive Daniel Shalom as Chief Operating Officer
iFOREX has named Daniel Shalom, a former Amdocs executive, as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective as of July 2026.
CEO Christopher Gore Leaves GO Markets
Christopher Gore departed as CEO of GO Markets after 11 years with the Melbourne-based broker, having joined as a currency analyst before becoming CEO in 2017.
TMGM Enters Esports Through Collaboration with OG Esports
TMGM partners with OG Esports as its official CFD partner for Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 teams, marking the broker's first esports campaign with fan engagement and rewards.
FP Markets Wins Most Trusted Broker at the Global UF Awards 2026
FP Markets has been named Most Trusted Broker at the Global UF Awards 2026, held alongside iFX EXPO International in Cyprus. The award recognises the broker's commitment to transparency and client service.
Trump, Iran Sign MoU to End US-Israel War on Iran
President Donald Trump and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding to end the US-Israel war on Iran, according to a BBC report citing the White House.
Gold Plunges Toward $4,250 After Fed Hints at Future Rate Hike
Gold (XAU/USD) slumped to near $4,250 in early Asian trading as the Federal Reserve held rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, boosting the dollar and pressuring the precious metal.
Yen Weakens as Fed Holds Rates, Signals One Hike by Year-End
The Japanese Yen fell against the US Dollar after the Federal Reserve held rates steady but indicated a possible rate hike before year-end. Fed Chair Warsh reiterated the central bank's commitment to the 2% inflation target.
Pound Falls as Soft UK CPI and Hawkish Fed Decision Weigh
The British pound faced pressure from two fronts: weaker-than-expected UK inflation data and a hawkish first Federal Reserve decision under Kevin Warsh.
Australian Dollar Weakens on Hawkish Fed Decision
The Australian dollar fell as the Federal Reserve delivered a hawkish policy decision under Kevin Warsh, with no supportive domestic data to cushion the blow.