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Major European indices close lower for the day as a geopolitical risks weigh on sentiment
Most indices close lower for the week. The exception is UK's FTSE 100, which rose a modest 0.14%
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New York Times: Israel has resumed attacks on Iran
Attacks the main underground nuclear sites
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Trump: Iran has sustained a devastating
President Trump reports Iran's nuclear program may have suffered a major blow, downplays risk of regional war.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average falls into the red amid rising Middle East tensions
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell on Friday, shedding over 1,000 points from the previous day’s close as investors pulled back following Israel’s unexpected wave of strikes on Iran. Consumer sentiment data rebounded more than expected, helping to ease Friday’s downside momentum.
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GBP/USD plunges as Israel-Iran conflict rattles markets, boosts US Dollar
GBP/USD is tumbling over 0.40% on Friday as geopolitical tensions triggered a flow towards the US Dollar (USD) haven status after Israel launched an attack on Iran, which escalated the Middle East conflict. The pair traded near 1.3550s after hitting a three-year peak of 1.3632.
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University of Michigan consumer sentiment preliminary for June 60.5 vs 53.5 estimate
The Preliminary consumer sentiment survey results for June from the University of Michigan
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US Dollar Index recovers on Israel-Iran hostilities
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading higher on Friday, with markets shifting focus on Israel’s war against Iran.
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Canada wholesale trade for April - 2.3% versus -0.9% estimate
Canada wholesale trade data for April 2025
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Canada manufacturing sales for April by -2.8% versus -2.0% expected
Canada manufacturing sales for April 2025
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Canada Q1 capacity utilization rate 80.1% vs 79.8% expected
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In addition to headline news, the Univ. of Michigan preliminary sentiment will highlight.
Canada capacity utilization, manufacturing sales, and wholesale trade will be released at 8:30 AM
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EU gas storage: half full or half empty? – Commerzbank
The mood on the European gas market remains nervous: the next futures contract for the reference price TTF is now trading 5% higher than Tuesday's low, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Barbara Lambrecht notes.
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EUR fades a portion of this week’s gains on sentiment and softer data – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is weak, down 0.6% and fully retracing Thursday’s ECB (and US PPI)-driven rally, fading back to the psychologically important 1.15 level.
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Forecast revision also for Silver, Platinum and Palladium – Commerzbank
In addition to Gold, we have also revised upwards our forecasts for Silver, Platinum and Palladium, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD resumes its uptrend with $3,440 on focus
Gold (XAU/USD) appreciates for the third consecutive day on Friday, and is on track for a weekly rally beyond 3%.
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CAD soft vs. USD but performing well vs. peers – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is trading marginally lower vs. the US Dollar (USD) while performing well against most of the G10 currencies, its performance insulated by the Canadian dollar’s relationship to oil prices, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Gold price benefits from moderate US price data – Commerzbank
The Gold price rose to $3,445 per troy ounce overnight in response to Israel's attacks on Iran, the highest level since the record high almost two months ago, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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USD strengthens on geopolitical risks as oil offers CAD support – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is strengthening broadly on the back of geopolitical tensions as market participants respond to news of Israeli airstrikes launched against Iran, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD/CNH: Likely to trade in a range between 7.1700 and 7.1950 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade in a range between 7.1700 and 7.1950. In the longer run, USD has likely moved into a 7.1620/7.2200 range trading phase, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar gains as Israel and Iran tensions run high
Forex news from the European morning session on Jun 13, 2025
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US Oil production has apparently passed its peak – Commerzbank
In its latest monthly report, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has revised its forecast for US Oil production downwards, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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Trump: Iran has perhaps a second chance
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USD/JPY: Further decline may not reach 142.20 today – UOB Group
Strong momentum could outweigh oversold conditions, but any further decline in US Dollar (USD) may not reach 142.20 today.
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Gold remains in demand as a safe haven – Commerzbank
In response to Israel's attacks on Iran, the price of Gold also jumped, albeit without reaching a new record high, Commerzbank's commodity analysts Barbara Lambrecht and Carsten Fritsch notes.
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NZD/USD: Unlikely to reach 0.5970 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) could weaken further against US Dollar (USD), but it is unlikely to reach 0.5970; note that there is another support level at 0.5995.
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Gold: Uptrend resumes toward $3500 – Société Générale
Gold resumes its upward trajectory after holding key support levels, now challenging recent highs with upside targets in sight, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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AUD/USD: Major support at 0.6430 is unlikely to come under threat – UOB Group
There is scope for Australian Dollar (AUD) to decline to 0.6460 against US Dollar (USD); the major support at 0.6430 is unlikely to come under threat.
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Brent confirms double bottom – Société Générale
Brent crude is showing bullish continuation signals after confirming a double bottom and breaking above its consolidation range, with momentum indicators pointing toward further upside, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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GBP/USD: A move to 1.3700 can be expected above 1.3640 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) is likely to trade in a range of 1.3540/1.3640. In the longer run, GBP must first close above 1.3640 before a move to 1.3700 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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GBP: A rough week gets rougher – ING
The week has been a rather negative one for the pound’s domestic drivers, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Recovers early losses sharply
The AUD/JPY pair claws back a majority of early losses and rebounds from the intraday low of 92.32 during European trading hours on Friday. Still, the pair is down 0.5% to near 93.30.
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GBP/USD: Rally stalled – OCBC
Pound Sterling (GBP) had a choppy session overnight. Pair was last at 1.3533 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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USD: Geopolitical risk opens room for brief dollar rebound – ING
The dollar is stronger across the board this morning after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear facilities. The main transmission channel from this specific geopolitical risk and FX is the price of oil, which has rallied around 8% since the Israeli strike.
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