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Bailey speech: Ukraine's goal for price stabilty 'credible and critical'
Bailey speech: Ukraine's goal for price stabilty 'credible and critical'
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday, "you (Ukraine's central bank) have been very clear in public that after the security risks abate and appropriate macroeconomic conditions are established in place, you will return to conventional inflation targeting.”
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Trades cautiously around 0.6000
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Trades cautiously around 0.6000
The NZD/USD pair trades in a limited range near the psychological level of 0.6000 during European trading hours on Friday. The Kiwi pair consolidates as investors seek clarity on the next action by the United States (US) on Iran.
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European indices look for a bounce back in the final stretch of the week
European indices look for a bounce back in the final stretch of the week
A positive open but still subject to developments in the Middle East
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Forex Today: US Dollar retreats as geopolitics remain under spotlight
Forex Today: US Dollar retreats as geopolitics remain under spotlight
Here is what you need to know on Friday, June 20:
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Remains capped below 100-day EMA, bearish bias prevails near 1.3700
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Remains capped below 100-day EMA, bearish bias prevails near 1.3700
The USD/CAD pair holds steady near 1.3700 during the early European trading hours on Friday. However, fears of US involvement in Middle East conflict could spark demand for the US Dollar (USD), a safe-haven currency.
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Gold Technical Analysis – Safe haven flows reverse further
Gold Technical Analysis – Safe haven flows reverse further
Gold continues to retreat as the safe haven flows reverse amid signals of de-escalation in the Middle East
GBP/JPY falls below 196.00, trims recent gains following poor UK Retail Sales data
GBP/JPY falls below 196.00, trims recent gains following poor UK Retail Sales data
GBP/JPY holds ground for the second successive day, trading around 195.90 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross has trimmed its daily gains after the weaker-than-expected Retail Sales data released from the United Kingdom (UK).
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BoJ's Ueda: Japan's economy is recovering moderately
BoJ's Ueda: Japan's economy is recovering moderately
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday that the Japanese economy recovering moderately albeit with some weaknesses.
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France June business confidence 96 vs 96 prior
France June business confidence 96 vs 96 prior
Latest data released by INSEE - 20 June 2025
FX option expiries for Jun 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 20 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time vi a DTCC can be found below.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the Canadian Retail Sales and the US Philly Fed Index
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EUR/GBP gains traction to near 0.8550 on downbeat UK Retail Sales data
EUR/GBP gains traction to near 0.8550 on downbeat UK Retail Sales data
The EUR/GBP cross holds positive ground near 0.8545 during the early European session on Friday.  The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) after the weaker-than-expected UK economic data.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.9% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.9% in early European trading
European equities will look to salvage some pride before the end of the week
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Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $72.92 per barrel, down from Thursday’s close at $75.06.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $75.06 after its previous daily close at $77.32.
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UK Retail Sales decline 2.7% MoM in May vs. -0.5% expected
UK Retail Sales decline 2.7% MoM in May vs. -0.5% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales declined 2.7% month-over-month (MoM) in May after climbing 1.3% in April (revised from 1.2%), the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday.
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Germany May PPI -0.2% vs -0.3% m/m expected
Germany May PPI -0.2% vs -0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 20 June 2025
UK May retail sales -2.7% vs -0.5% m/m expected
UK May retail sales -2.7% vs -0.5% m/m expected
Latest data released by ONS - 20 June 2025
AUD/JPY climbs to 94.35-94.40 resistance zone; upside potential seems limited
AUD/JPY climbs to 94.35-94.40 resistance zone; upside potential seems limited
The AUD/JPY cross is building on the overnight bounce from the 93.80 area and gaining some positive traction during the Asian session on Friday.
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EUR/CAD Price Forecast: Holds gains above 1.5750 due to persistent bullish bias
EUR/CAD Price Forecast: Holds gains above 1.5750 due to persistent bullish bias
EUR/CAD extends its winning streak for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 1.5780 during the Asian hours on Friday. Technical analysis on the daily chart indicates a strengthening bullish bias as the currency cross moves upwards within the ascending channel pattern.
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EUR/JPY extends upside to near 167.50 despite strong Japanese CPI inflation data 
EUR/JPY extends upside to near 167.50 despite strong Japanese CPI inflation data 
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 167.50 during the early European session on Friday. The uncertainty over the timing of the next Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike weighs on the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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WTI Price Forecast: Sees more upside above $76
WTI Price Forecast: Sees more upside above $76
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, recovers its early losses and ticks up to near $73.70 during Asian trading hours on Friday. The Oil price opened on a weak note as comments from the White House signaled that they have no intentions to strike Iran immediately.
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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India
USD/INR holds day's low as Indian Rupee gains after Oil rally hits pause
USD/INR holds day's low as Indian Rupee gains after Oil rally hits pause
The Indian Rupee (INR) snaps a three-day losing streak on Friday, trades higher to near 86.60 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European session.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD dives to over one-week low, further below $36.00
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD dives to over one-week low, further below $36.00
Silver (XA/USD) is seen prolonging its retracement slide from the highest level since February 2012 touched earlier this week and losing ground for the third consecutive day on Friday.
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FX option expiries for 20 June 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 20 June 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
USD/CHF softens below 1.3700 amid escalating fears over Israel-Iran conflict
USD/CHF softens below 1.3700 amid escalating fears over Israel-Iran conflict
The USD/CHF pair loses momentum to around 1.3690, snapping the three-day winning streak during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Fears of US involvement in Middle East conflict spark demand for the Swiss Franc (CHF), a safe-haven currency.
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests 1.3500, nine-day EMA barrier ahead of UK Retail Sales data
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests 1.3500, nine-day EMA barrier ahead of UK Retail Sales data
The GBP/USD pair continues to gain ground for the second successive session, trading around 1.3500 during the Asian hours on Friday. The bullish bias persists as the daily chart’s technical analysis indicates that the pair remains within the ascending channel pattern.
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Japan’s Akazawa: We won’t fixate on July 9 in US trade talks
Japan’s Akazawa: We won’t fixate on July 9 in US trade talks
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that Japan will not fixate on the looming date for so-called reciprocal tariffs to go back to higher levels, per Bloomberg.
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Gold price remains on track for weekly losses amid hawkish Fed
Gold price remains on track for weekly losses amid hawkish Fed
Gold price (XAU/USD) maintains its offered tone through the early European session on Friday and remains on track to register weekly losses.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Risk assets found support from 'within 2 weeks'
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Risk assets found support from 'within 2 weeks'
Forex news for Asian trading on Jun 20, 2025
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EUR/USD rises above 1.1500 as US Dollar declines, possibly due to a technical pullback
EUR/USD rises above 1.1500 as US Dollar declines, possibly due to a technical pullback
EUR/USD continues its winning streak for the third successive day, trading around 1.1520 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) loses ground, possibly driven by a technical pullback.
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US Dollar Index edges lower to near 98.50, awaits Fed's Monetary Policy Report
US Dollar Index edges lower to near 98.50, awaits Fed's Monetary Policy Report
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its losses for the second successive day and trading lower at around 98.70 at the time of writing.
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New Zealand PM to meet China President Xi to discuss trade and regional tensions
New Zealand PM to meet China President Xi to discuss trade and regional tensions
Luxon's first visit to China since becoming prime minister in November 2023.
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Japanese Yen hangs near monthly low against USD; moves little after Ueda's comments
Japanese Yen hangs near monthly low against USD; moves little after Ueda's comments
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades with a mild positive bias against its American counterpart through the early European session on Friday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains close to the monthly low touched the previous day.
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Japan's Kato expects BoJ to manage monetary policy towards 2% price goal
Japan's Kato expects BoJ to manage monetary policy towards 2% price goal
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that he expects the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to manage monetary policy towards 2% price target. 
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JP Morgan maintains bearish dollar outlook as growth slows and global policy diverges
JP Morgan maintains bearish dollar outlook as growth slows and global policy diverges
Moderating U.S. growth, robust global policy support, and waning investor appetite for U.S. assets continues to point toward further dollar weakness.
US President Donald Trump: I will give Iran last chance to make a deal before we strike
US President Donald Trump: I will give Iran last chance to make a deal before we strike
According to the US Senate Intelligence Committee Chair, US President Donald Trump said that he will give Iran the last chance to make a deal to end its nuclear program. Trump added that he would delay his final decision on launching strikes for up to two weeks.
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