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GBP outperforming most G10 currencies – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is a relative outperformer as we head into Wednesday’s NA session, up nearly 0.3% vs. the US Dollar (USD) with a notable pop in response to the stronger than expected CPI release for the month of May.
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ECB's Centeno: Very worried about growth in Europe
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Mario Centeno said on Wednesday that he is very worried about the European economy's growth prospects and argued that inflation will not be at 2% without growth.
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EUR is a midperformer – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up a modest 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and a relative performer among the G10 in an environment of mild USD weakness.
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CAD little changed on the day – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed on the session after reversing losses through the upper 1.36s in thin trade just ahead of the Asian open earlier, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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GBP/USD recovery stalls above 1.3450 with all eyes on the Fed
British Pound’s recovery attempts from Tuesday’s lows near 1.3400 have stalled about 50 pips higher on Wednesday’s European session. Investors are wary of placing US Dollar's directional bets ahead of the ªFederal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.
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FOMC meeting: Probably only exciting in case of a declaration of war – Commerzbank
At least as far as the key interest rate is concerned, today's FOMC meeting is unlikely to be particularly exciting, as it is widely expected that the Fed will leave the interest rate corridor unchanged at 4.25-4.50%.
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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 13 June -2.6% vs +12.5% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 13 June 2025
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FOMC Preview: It’s the data, not the sentiment – ABN AMRO
Markets expect the Fed to keep rates on hold today. Recent data has surprised in a dovish direction, but projections and the dot plot will shift more hawkish.
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Riksbank cuts 25bp – ING
Sweden’s Riksbank delivers a 25bp rate cut, likely marking the end of its easing cycle, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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EUR: Buying the dips remains a clear risk – ING
Geopolitical events are causing a temporary dislocation from macro-driven price action in EUR/USD, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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USD: Oil to outshine FOMC – ING
The combination of rising geopolitical risk and oil prices has temporarily re-established some safe-haven appeal for the dollar.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei: Israel made a huge mistake and will be punished for that
Televised address to the nation from the Iran's Supreme Leader - Mehr News
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Iron ore sinks – ING
Iron ore prices sank below $93/t as demand continues to slow down in China. Demand from China is likely to remain weak amid the continued slowdown in China’s property market.
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USD/CHF extends gains, nearing 0.8200 with all eyes on the Federal Reserve
The US Dollar is heading higher for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday.
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GBP: Lower inflation again, but no change in interest rates – Commerzbank
Inflation in the United Kingdom was higher than expected in April. One reason for this was the sharp increase in travel prices, which pushed up both the core and headline rate, Commerzbank's FX analyst Michael Pfister notes.
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"Long gold" remains the most crowded trade for the third month in a row
The latest findings from the Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey
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Fed's Powell: Policy remains modestly restrictive
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explained the decision to leave the policy rate unchanged at the 4.25%–4.50% range following the June meeting and responded to questions during the post-meeting press conference.
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USD/CHF: Dovish cut can lend momentum – OCBC
Swiss National Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting takes place tomorrow. Markets have fully priced in a 25bp cut to bring the policy rate down to zero. Pair was last at 0.8178 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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AUD/USD is struggling to regain the 0.6500 level with risk appetite subdued
The Australian Dollar is paring some of Tuesday’s losses, favoured by a mildly weaker US Dollar on Wednesday.
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Qatar pauses LNG shipments at Strait of Hormuz – ING
Tensions in the Middle East continued to disrupt energy logistics as Qatar instructed LNG vessels to delay entering the Strait of Hormuz, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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DXY: FOMC tonight – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) rebounded as markets grapple a challenging environment of higher oil prices and falling equities amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. DXY was last at 98.64, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Dollar keeps a touch lower so far in European morning trade
Not a whole lot in it as risk appetite holds up for the time being
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Former Iran Economy Minister calls for control over the Strait of Hormuz for 100 days
The former Minisiter posted on X his opinion but it could also be a plan under consideration by Iran's government
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Oil near five-month high – ING
The oil market remains on edge with the conflict between Israel and Iran entering its sixth day, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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GBP: Inflation adds to dovish BoE arguments – ING
The UK has just released CPI figures for May. While the headline reading slowed a tad less than expected to 3.4%, and core was in line with consensus at 3.5%, the closely-monitored services CPI came in a bit below expectations at 4.7% (expected 4.8%), ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Tests ascending channel’s lower boundary near 0.6000
NZD/USD is retracing its recent losses, trading around 0.6030 during the European hours on Wednesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests the potential for weakening bullish bias, as the pair tests the lower boundary of the ascending channel pattern.
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ECB’s Panetta: Not pre-committing to a defined course on monetary policy
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta said on Friday, “the ECB is not pre-committing to a defined course on monetary policy.”
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Eurozone May final CPI +1.9% vs +1.9% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Eurostat - 18 June 2025
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AUD/JPY rises above 94.00 despite increased risk aversion
AUD/JPY holds gains after registering nearly 0.50% losses in the previous session, trading around 94.20 during the European hours on Wednesday. However, the upside of the currency cross could be limited due to heightened safe-haven demand, driven by escalating Middle East tensions.
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The threat of an Oil price shock – Standard Chartered
Oil price increases have a greater impact on the global economy than Oil price declines. The main impact is felt via an immediate rise in headline inflation. Transport shares, net fuel imports, public debt/GDP and trade integration are key factors to watch.
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ECB's Panetta: Will keep a flexible approach to monetary policy decisions
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Fabio Panetta said on Wednesday that the ECB will keep a flexible approach to monetary policy decisions amid heightened risks due to the Israel-Iran conflict.
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USD/CAD holds gains ahead of the Fed, with downside attempts limited at 1.3650
The USD/CAD is trimming some gains on Wednesday, with investors reducing USD long positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting, due later today.
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ECB's Panetta: ECB to Stay Flexible, Decide Meeting by Meeting
Comments from the ECB policymaker
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What is expected for the FOMC decision?
There's strong consensus that the Fed will keep rates steady and reaffirm a wait-and-see stance as they gather more information on the impact of government policies and economic developments
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GBP/JPY softens to near 195.00 ahead of BoE rate decision
The GBP/JPY cross trades in negative territory near 195.05 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The cautious mood in the market provides some support to the Japanese Yen (JPY), a safe-haven currency.
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Forex Today: Attention shifts away from geopolitics to Fed
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, June 18:
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EUR/USD rebound loses momentum with markets bracing for the Fed's decision
The EUR/USD pair is showing minor gains on Wednesday following a significant decline on the previous day.
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Eurozone April current account balance €19.3 billion vs €60.1 billion prior
Latest data released by the ECB - 18 June 2025
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EUR/GBP holds gains around 0.8550 following UK CPI inflation data
EUR/GBP extends its gains for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.8560 during the early European hours on Wednesday.
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