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USD/CHF Hits Two-Month Highs, Approaches 0.8000
The US dollar strengthened against the Swiss franc for a second straight day, reaching near 0.8000 – a level not seen in two months.
Trump Urges Israel and Iran to Halt Attacks
US President Donald Trump called on Israel and Iran to immediately stop their exchange of attacks, posting the message on Truth Social during the European trading session.
Iran claims full blockade of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz, threatens strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure
Iran has reportedly fully blocked the Bab el-Mandeb strait along with the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and is threatening strikes on oil, gas and energy infrastructure of US-allied Gulf countries in retaliation for Israeli strikes on a petrochemical complex.
Gold Declines as Strong US Labor Market Data Reduces Fed Easing Hopes
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to fall as robust U.S. employment figures diminish expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, pushing Treasury yields and the dollar higher.
EUR/JPY Slides as BoJ Tightening Expectations Boost Yen
The euro fell against the Japanese yen on Monday, with EUR/JPY trading around 184.10, down 0.32%, as yen strength persists on the back of increased Bank of Japan tightening bets and renewed official warnings.
Iran warns US will pay price for Israel's actions, dismisses separation claims
A military source told Iran's Tasnim news agency that Iran will not abandon its allies in the resistance front and that the US cannot escape responsibility for Israel's actions, warning Americans will pay a price.
Iran Vows to Escalate Tension Against Israel
A military source claims Iran will sharply increase its punitive actions against Israel, warning that the coming days will expose Israeli and American miscalculations.
Iran Warns US, Israel Over Attempts to Control Tension
A statement from Iran warns that the US and Israel are mistaken if they believe they can limit Iran's response through a policy of controlled tension.
Iran Prepared for Long-Term War with Israel and US Interests
A military source told Iran's Tasnim news agency that Tehran is ready for a protracted conflict with Israel and to target American interests, with necessary measures fully in place.
RBI Keeps Rate at 5.25%, Favors Inflow Tools Over Hikes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank's Charlie Lay notes the Reserve Bank of India held its policy rate at 5.25% and signaled a preference for using capital inflow measures to support the rupee rather than raising rates.
Xi: China and North Korea Must Protect Sovereignty, Security, Development
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that China and North Korea must jointly safeguard their sovereignty, security, and development interests while working for regional peace.
HSBC: US Dollar at Crossroads Amid Geopolitics, Trade Policy, and Fed Uncertainty
HSBC's FX Viewpoint notes the US Dollar is at a crossroads, influenced by Middle East tensions, US trade policy shifts, and the upcoming June FOMC meeting under new Fed Chair Kevin.
NYDIG: Bitcoin Decline Driven by Multiple Macro and Industry Factors
Analysts at investment firm NYDIG attribute the recent bitcoin drop to a mix of macroeconomic and sector-specific pressures, not a single cause.
Spot BTC and ETH ETFs Log Outflows; XRP and HYPE See Inflows
Last week, spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of $1.72B and $168.22M respectively, while XRP and HYPE ETFs saw net inflows.
USD/JPY Rebound Supported by Yield Spread – SocGen
Analysts at Societe Generale note that USD/JPY has rebounded after defending a multi-month ascending trend line around 155.50-155.00 and is now challenging the April high, with support at 159.20.
IRGC retaliates, attacks petrochemical site in Haifa
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps confirmed attacking a petrochemical site in northern Israeli city of Haifa, retaliating for a similar Israeli attack on a plant in Iran, according to Fars news agency.
RBI Holds Repo Rate, Giving Indian Rupee a Temporary Boost
The Indian Rupee gained after the Reserve Bank of India unanimously decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at its latest monetary policy meeting, but analysts warn the relief may be short-lived.
USD Net Long Futures Positioning More Than Quadrupled: Rabobank
Rabobank strategists note that USD net long futures positioning has more than quadrupled, indicating resilient support for the dollar.
EUR/USD starts week at April lows after US jobs data
EUR/USD opened the new week at 1.1520, near April lows, after the US dollar rallied on a stronger-than-expected May jobs report.
Silver price extends losses near $67.00 as Middle East tensions rise
Silver (XAG/USD) fell for a second straight session, trading around $67.00 per troy ounce amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Warsh's First Fed Meeting Raises Independence Concerns
DBS analyst notes Kevin Warsh's debut as Fed Chair will test perceptions of central bank independence as he balances Trump's rate cut demands with a data-dependent stance.
ECB Expected to Deliver 25bp Hike on Thursday, Commerzbank Says
Commerzbank strategist Rainer Guntermann says a 25 basis point rate hike by the European Central Bank on Thursday is almost certain and fully priced, which would be the first increase since September 2023. He does not expect a follow-up move in July, viewing that as premature, but anticipates another hike later in the year, with cuts expected in 2024.
WTI Oil Spikes Above $92 as Middle East Tensions Escalate
WTI crude surged more than $4 on Monday to trade near $92.50 as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran threaten a fragile cease-fire.
Iran Calls Attack Defensive, Blames US for Israeli Actions
Iranian official Baghaei described the country's recent attack as a defensive measure under Article 51 of the UN Charter and accused the United States of direct responsibility for Israeli actions that threaten regional peace.