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Relatively quiet re news from the Middle East is supporting risk FX
USD is a little weaker
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1695 vs. 7.1729 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1695 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1729 and 7.1801 Reuters estimate.
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in June
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Friday. The one-year and five-year LPRs were at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively.
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Israeli media notes that Iran is planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets in Europe
Says security services are aware of the threat
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US assesses Iran remains undecided on building a bomb
The New York Times reported late Thursday that US intelligence agencies continue to believe that Iran has yet to decide whether to make a nuclear weapon even though it has developed a large stockpile of the enriched uranium necessary for it to do so.
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WTI trims gains below $73.50 as Trump says Iran decision to come within two week
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $73.25 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The WTI price edges lower as US President Donald Trump announced that he will decide on US involvement in the Israel–Iran conflict within two weeks.
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BoJ Minutes note rising downside risks for Japan's economy, rates must be kept low
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members shared their views on the monetary policy outlook on Friday, per the BoJ Minutes of the May meeting.
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Japan’s National CPI rises 3.5% YoY in May, Core CPI climbs more than expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.5% YoY in May, compared to the previous reading of 3.6%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
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Japan May 2025 CPI remains well above the Bank of Japan target rate, still
Japanese inflation is climbing further above 3%
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GBP/USD rebounds as Greenback pressure eases
GBP/USD found some room on the high side on Thursday, climbing back above the 1.3450 level after catching an early technical bounce from the 1.3400 handle.
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NZD/USD weakens below 0.6000 ahead of PBOC rate decision
The NZD/USD pair loses ground to near 0.5990 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) amid rising fears over a potential spread of the conflict in the Middle East.
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UK consumer confidence in June rises to -18 from -20 in May
Expected was -20
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US thinks Iran likely to make nuclear bomb if Fordow is attacked, Khamenei assasinated
New York Times reporting
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Heads up for New Zealand dollar traders - markets are closed Friday for a holiday
New Zealand financial markets are closed today, Friday, June 20, 2025.
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Russia’s Deputy PM Alexander Novak wants oil output boosted
Novak said that OPEC+ should follow through with plans to raise oil production
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4 oil price forecasts, bleak scenario is up to US$130/bbl
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD dips below $36.50 on US Dollar strength
Silver price retreats on Thursday after back-to-back bearish days, as investors seeking safety buy the US Dollar (USD), pushing the US Dollar Index (DXY) to a six-day high of 99.15. Rising tensions in the Middle East grow as the US could be dragged into the conflict.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 19 June: The focus is on what next in Iran/Israel conflict
Forex news for North American trading on Jun 19, 2025
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Economic calendar Asia 20 June 2025: Japanese inflation data for May expected above target
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 20 June 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Friday, 20 June, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Canadian Dollar pares gains further as risk aversion grips holiday-thinned markets
The Canadian Dollar pared recent gains on Thursday, declining against the US Dollar for a third straight day.
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EUR/USD steady near 1.1485 as Fed caps gains, Trump delays Iran decision
EUR/USD is virtually unchanged on Thursday amid deteriorating risk appetite and growing speculation that the United States (US) could become involved in the Middle East conflict.
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NZD/USD softens as US Dollar bulls return
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure on Thursday, with NZD/USD sliding toward 0.5980 as the US Dollar extends gains. The pair broke below the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 0.6012 and the lower edge of a rising wedge pattern, a move that suggests bullish momentum has faded.
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Musk’s X to Launch Trading and Payments in Push Toward "Everything App": Report
Elon Musk’s X platform is preparing to roll out trading and payment features in a major expansion into financial services, as the company continues to reposition itself beyond social media, the Fin...
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Forex Today: Japan CPI and UK Retail Sales gather all the attention
As market participants continued to digest the FOMC event and escalating fears over a potential spread of the conflict in the Middle East, the US Dollar traded with humble gains, extending at the same time its gradual weekly recovery.
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Gold climbs above $3,370 despite Fed turning hawkish, US eyes Iran strike
Gold price registers modest gains on Thursday as geopolitical tensions rose due to increasing rumors that the United States (US) might become involved in the Israel–Iran conflict. Nevertheless, a slightly hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) caps the golden metal's advance.
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SNB slashes rate to zero, USD/CHF treads water amid holiday-thinned trade
The Swiss Franc (CHF) holds steady against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, showing muted price action as traders digest the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) decision to cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 0%.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average trims lower during holiday-thinned session
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell through an extended overnight session, with American markets shuttered for the Juneteenth holiday.
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EUR/JPY steadies near 167.00 as markets weigh geopolitics and interest rates
EUR/JPY is holding near the 167.00 level on Thursday, as markets digest cautious commentary from European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers and prepare for key monetary policy updates from the Bank of Japan.
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Iran-Israel Conflict Deepens: Arak Reactor Hit, Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Further diplomatic engagements are expected shortly
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Bitcoin Cash Soars 12% to January Highs Amid Heavy Buying, Market Volatility
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rose more than 5% on Thursday, reaching $487 after a surge in trading volume helped lift the asset past key resistance levels.
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EU increasingly resigned to 10% baseline tariff - report
Not a good sign on the trade war
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WTI hits multi-month high near $75.50 amid Middle East tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil climbed above the $75.00 mark on Thursday, hitting its highest level since late January.
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There are some warning signs for US dollar shorts
Is the trade suddenly crowded?
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GBP/USD stabilizes after BoE holds rates, geopolitical risks support US Dollar
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades within familiar levels after hitting a four-week low of 1.3383, recovers and posts gains of over 0.03% against the US Dollar (USD) following the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to keep rates unchanged.
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