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Trump will hold a US National Security Meeting on Friday
At 11am US Eastern time
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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 struggles to capitalize on domestic inflation data-inspired uptick
The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Friday and moves away from the monthly low touched the previous day.
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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
Moderating U.S. growth, robust global policy support, and waning investor appetite for U.S. assets continues to point toward further dollar weakness.
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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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UK's Lammy and US' Rubio met on Iran-Israel fighting
The U.S. and U.K. agree that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
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Australian Dollar remains stronger following PBoC’s interest rate decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) retraces its recent losses on Friday. The AUD/USD pair remains stronger following the release of the interest rate decision from China. However, the upside of the pair could be limited due to dampened risk sentiment amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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USD/CAD weakens below 1.3700 as investors assess Israel-Iran conflict
The USD/CAD pair weakens to near 1.3695, snapping the three-day winning streak during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The US dollar (USD) edges lower after US President Donald Trump announced that he will decide on US involvement in the Israel–Iran conflict within two weeks.
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Trump may give Iran’s supreme leader one last chance to give up nuclear
Remarks from the US Senate Intelligence Committee Chair
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Iranian negotiator Abbas Araqchi & 3 EU foreign ministers meet Friday
The White House says "progress cannot be ruled out"
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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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