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Australian Dollar falls as US considers military action against Iran
The Australian Dollar (AUD) depreciated against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, retracing its recent gains registered in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair holds losses following the employment data release from Australia.
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Australia’s labour market shows resilience despite May job dip - recap
Australian employment slipped slightly in May, with total jobs down 2,500 after a blockbuster 89,000 jobs were added the month before
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Japanese Yen languishes near monthly low against firmer USD despite reviving safe-haven demand
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is seen underperforming on Thursday against a broadly firmer US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair eyeing the monthly swing high retested earlier this week.
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Israel issues evacuation warning near Iran’s Arak nuclear complex
Evacuate all areas within a 2km radius from the Arak Heavy Water Reactor
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US officials prepare for possible Iran strike in coming days – Bloomberg
Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg reported early Thursday, “US officials prepare for possible Iran strike in coming days.”
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Australia May 2025 jobless rate 4.1% (vs. 4.1% expected) & Employment Change -2.5k(+25K)
Employment report from Australia for May 2025
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1729 vs. 7.1761 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.1729 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1761 and 7.1916 Reuters estimate.
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The US is considering an attack on Iran this coming weekend
Bloomberg reporting
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WTI drifts higher to near $73.00 on rising Israel-Iran tension
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $73.00 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The WTI price edges higher amid fears that the Israel-Iran crisis could spiral into a broader conflict involving the United States (US).
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Trump weighs strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, but remains unconvinced
Axios with the report
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US President Donald Trump privately approved attack plans for Iran pending final order - WSJ
US President Trump said late Tuesday that he approved of attack plans for Iran, but held it to see if Tehran would abandon its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal cited individuals familiar with discussions on Trump and Iran.
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Israeli media reports the latest Iranian attack was intercepted by US air defense systems
US support appears to be ramping up for Israel - how long until US bombs begin dropping on Iran?
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NZD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.6000, New Zealand economy grows faster than expected in Q1
The NZD/USD pair trades with mild gains near 0.6030 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) strengthens against the Greenback due to the stronger-than-expected New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report.
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Goldman Sachs says Brent crude oil could spike just above $90/bbl.
Goldman Sac maintains its base case forecast for Brent to decline to around $60/bbl in Q4
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USD/CAD gathers strength to near 1.3700 as Fed holds rate steady
The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory for the third consecutive day near 1.3695 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The US dollar (USD) edges higher against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) after the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged at the June policy meeting.
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Most Japanese firms unfazed by U.S. tariffs, support sales tax relief — Reuters survey
Six in ten firms back a sales tax cut
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Report - Trump doesn't want to be dragged into a prolonged war in the Middle East
Axios with the info
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New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product grows 0.8% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.7% expected
New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.8% QoQ in the first quarter (Q1), compared with a 0.5% expansion (revised from 0.7%) in the fourth quarter, Statistics New Zealand showed on Thursday. This reading came in stronger than expectations of 0.7%.
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New Zealand q1 GDP +0.8% q/q (expected +0.7%, prior +0.5%)
-0.7% for the y/y (expected -0.8%, prior -1.3%)
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GBP/USD holds steady post-FOMC, BoE on deck
GBP/USD spun a circle on Wednesday, rising and falling through the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest rate hold. Cable is caught in intraday consolidation near the 1.3400 handle, as Pound Sterling traders gear up for the Bank of England’s (BoE) own interest rate decision, due early Thursday.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Extends rebound as Fed hold rates, Trump boosts USD
The USD/CHF advances for the fourth straight day after the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to hold rates unchanged, though they are still eyeing two rate cuts in 2025. This, along with US President Trump's remarks that he’s open to Iran talks, boosted the Dollar.
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Trump 'getting comfortable' with the idea of taking out Iran's Fordo nuclear facility
It would not be just one strike on the facility, it would be several, the source said. There is now a movement to get ready for this, the source added.
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Further reports that Trump has approved attack plans, but in wait and see mode
Trump said he was waiting to see if Iran would be willing to discuss ending their nuclear program
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US markets closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19th - market hours impact
Mid-week market closures for the US ... and I suspect some on the desks will take a long weekend
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.1% in May vs. 4.1% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadied at 4.1% in May from 4.1% in April, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came in line with the market consensus.
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Report - the White House Situation Room meeting has ended
White House meeting on Iran - Israel
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WSJ: Trump approved attack plans, holding off to see if Iran abandons nuclear plans
Wall Street Journal report Trump told senior aides
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NYT: Iran Foreign Ministry official said Iran would accept Trump's offer to meet
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Fox reporter says US strike in Iran coming possibly by the weekend
Citing 'People with ties to the White House'
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Putin says Russia will conduct military drills with China this year
Axis powers Russia and China will conduct joint drills. Iran is otherwise engaged I guess.
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EUR/USD capped below 1.1500 as Fed stays put, Trump fuels Dollar strength
The EUR/USD trades almost flat after climbing past the 1.1500 figure, following the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to hold rates unchanged, amid increasing tensions in the Middle East. This, along with comments from US President Donald Trump, boosted the Dollar, capping the Euro’s (EUR) advance.
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New York Disrupts Cross-Border Crypto Scam as Meta Shuts 700 Accounts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has frozen $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency linked to an international fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of Russian-speaking residents across Brooklyn and ...
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VVS Finance & Crypto.com Partner to Help Users Easily Spend DeFi Yield
A key feature that aims to simplify the DeFi experience for VVS users.
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Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, June 19 - NZ GDP, AUD jobs report, US holiday ahead
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 19 June 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Thursday, 19 June, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar climbs as Powell highlights inflation
Forex news for North American trading on Jun 18, 2025
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Major US stocks close mixed. Dow is lower. S&P near unchanged. NASDAQ marginally higher
Stocks mixed as Fed keeps rates unchanged
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Forex Today: The BoE is expected to stand on the sidelines
Following the Fed's widely anticipated decision to keep interest rates unchanged, the US Dollar regained its upward momentum.
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Federal Reserve Chair Press Conference Highlights & Insights
Key takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's press conference
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Trump signals possible Iran talks, says “anything could happen” in Middle East
United States (US) President Donald Trump said that he would hold a meeting to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict and reaffirmed that Iran should have made a deal. He added that if Iran wants to come to the White House, he may be open to it.
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