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EUR/JPY extends upside to near 167.50 despite strong Japanese CPI inflation data
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 167.50 during the early European session on Friday. The uncertainty over the timing of the next Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike weighs on the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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WTI Price Forecast: Sees more upside above $76
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, recovers its early losses and ticks up to near $73.70 during Asian trading hours on Friday. The Oil price opened on a weak note as comments from the White House signaled that they have no intentions to strike Iran immediately.
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Japan says will not fixate on 9 July deadline in trade talks with US
Remarks by Japan's trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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USD/INR snaps three-day winning spree as US avoids immediate strike on Iran
The Indian Rupee (INR) snaps a three-day winning streak and opens on a positive note to near 86.60 against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD dives to over one-week low, further below $36.00
Silver (XA/USD) is seen prolonging its retracement slide from the highest level since February 2012 touched earlier this week and losing ground for the third consecutive day on Friday.
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USD/CHF softens below 1.3700 amid escalating fears over Israel-Iran conflict
The USD/CHF pair loses momentum to around 1.3690, snapping the three-day winning streak during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Fears of US involvement in Middle East conflict spark demand for the Swiss Franc (CHF), a safe-haven currency.
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests 1.3500, nine-day EMA barrier ahead of UK Retail Sales data
The GBP/USD pair continues to gain ground for the second successive session, trading around 1.3500 during the Asian hours on Friday. The bullish bias persists as the daily chart’s technical analysis indicates that the pair remains within the ascending channel pattern.
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Japan’s Akazawa: We won’t fixate on July 9 in US trade talks
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that Japan will not fixate on the looming date for so-called reciprocal tariffs to go back to higher levels, per Bloomberg.
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Gold price drops to over one-week low as Fed’s hawkish stance offsets Middle East tensions
Gold price (XAU/USD) meets with a fresh supply during the Asian session on Friday and touches over a one-week low, near the $3,345-3,344 area in the last hour.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Risk assets found support from 'within 2 weeks'
Forex news for Asian trading on Jun 20, 2025
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EUR/USD rises above 1.1500 as US Dollar declines, possibly due to a technical pullback
EUR/USD continues its winning streak for the third successive day, trading around 1.1520 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) loses ground, possibly driven by a technical pullback.
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US Dollar Index edges lower to near 98.50, awaits Fed's Monetary Policy Report
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its losses for the second successive day and trading lower at around 98.70 at the time of writing.
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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 bulls seem non-committed despite strong domestic CPI, rising Middle East tensions
The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to capitalize on its modest Asian session gains against a weaker US Dollar (USD) and remains close to the monthly trough 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 advances despite increased risk aversion amid Middle East conflict
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 tension.
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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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