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Trump Says Iran Agreement Proposal Possible Within Days
US President Donald Trump stated he may have a proposal for an Iran agreement within days, as reported by Reuters.
WTI Crude Oil Holds Below $89 as Bearish Setup Persists
West Texas Intermediate crude oil extends losses below $89.00 after a sharp retracement from mid-$93 levels, with bearish technicals pointing to further downside.
EUR/JPY Strengthens Above 184.50 as Hawkish ECB Supports Euro
EUR/JPY trades around 184.85, maintaining a bullish tone as the European Central Bank’s hawkish stance underpins the euro. The cross holds above 184.50 despite intervention risks.
EUR/USD Could Head Towards 1.1600 as Dollar Index Fails to Hold 100
The Dollar Index retreats below 100 after failing to sustain above that level, while EUR/USD bounces and may target 1.1600 or higher. EUR/INR remains bearish below 111, and EUR/JPY could test 186.
NZD/USD Steadies Above 0.5800 as Neutral Bias Prevails
The New Zealand Dollar holds above 0.5800 for a second day, with technical analysis showing a rectangle pattern indicating consolidation.
Meta Zigzag Pullback Nears Key $522-545 Support Range
Elliott Wave analysis shows Meta's short-term rally from March 27, 2026 low as impulsive wave ((1)), with the current pullback as wave ((2)) approaching the $522-545 support zone. Upside is favored while price holds above this pivot.
Gold Steady as Hawkish Fed Bets Counter Geopolitical Truce
Gold (XAU/USD) holds steady after recovering from a low near $4,267-$4,268, as hawkish Federal Reserve expectations offset a reported Israel-Iran truce and a weaker US dollar.
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Dump Then Pump as AI Bubble Bursts
Arthur Hayes warns that a potential AI bubble burst, triggered by mega IPOs and rising oil prices, could cause Bitcoin to initially dump before a subsequent pump as liquidity cycles renew.
AUD/JPY Gains as China Trade Surplus Beats Expectations
The AUD/JPY cross edged up to around 112.90 during Asian hours after China's trade balance came in larger than forecast, lending support to the Australian dollar. Traders remain watchful for possible Japanese intervention.
Gold Rebounds from Three-Month Lows but Caution Remains
Gold (XAU/USD) has bounced from three-month lows of $4,269 but remains under pressure, trading above $4,300 in Asian session.
Australian Dollar Steady Despite Strong China Trade Balance Data
The Australian Dollar trades flat around 0.7050, consolidating after China reported a stronger-than-expected trade surplus for May.
Swiss Franc Steadies as USD Weakens on Iran-Israel Ceasefire Hopes
USD/CHF edged lower to around 0.7970 on Tuesday, extending losses after two days of gains, as a potential ceasefire between Iran and Israel reduced safe-haven demand for the US dollar.
China's Trade Surplus Widens to CNY723.98B in May
China's trade surplus for May expanded to CNY723.98 billion, up from the previous reading of CNY585.69 billion.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 8; Strategy Buys 1,550 BTC for $101.3M
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 8, signaling extreme fear, while Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) added 1,550 Bitcoin to its holdings. In other news, a New York judge stayed a lawsuit over dormant Bitcoin wallets, and Senator Lummis pushed the Clarity Act forward.
Upbeat NFP Data Spurs Dollar Rally, Market Eyes CPI
Strong NFP data triggered risk-off sentiment, pushing investors to the US dollar. DXY had one of its best weeks recently as markets prepare for CPI release.
Canadian Dollar Bounces Off Late March Low vs Weaker USD, Gains Capped by Oil
USD/CAD edged lower on Tuesday as the Canadian dollar bounced off late March lows, supported by a softer USD, though weak oil prices capped further upside.
US Dollar Index declines as Iran, Israel agree to halt strikes
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remained subdued around 100.00 during Asian hours as Iran and Israel agreed to halt strikes, easing geopolitical tensions.
White House to Meet Law Enforcement on Clarity Act Concerns
US administration officials will meet law enforcement groups at the White House this Wednesday to address concerns that certain Clarity Act provisions could hinder efforts to combat illicit finance, according to Eleanor Terrett.
Silver (XAG/USD) edges lower near $68 on Fed rate hike bets
Silver prices slipped to around $67.90 during Asian trading on Tuesday, paring recent gains as renewed Fed rate hike expectations and Middle East uncertainty weighed.
Institutional Yen Shorts Hit $11 Billion Despite Record Intervention
Leveraged funds and asset managers have increased short positions on the Japanese yen to $11 billion, the highest since July 2024, even as Japan spends a record $74 billion to support the currency.
GBP/USD Consolidates Near 1.3350, Upside Limited
The British Pound is consolidating around the mid-1.3300s against the USD after bouncing from a three-week low near 1.3300, but upside potential appears limited.
USD/JPY Holds Above 160 as Yen Weakens Despite Intervention Warnings
The Japanese yen softened against the US dollar on Tuesday, with USD/JPY trading near 160.20 during Asian hours, as escalating Middle East tensions supported the greenback despite fresh intervention threats from Tokyo.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8147
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central rate at 6.8147 for Tuesday, compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8198.
AUD/USD Hovers Near Two-Month Low Ahead of China Trade Data
The Australian dollar remains near its lowest level since April 13 against the US dollar, struggling to extend a modest bounce as traders await China's trade balance data.