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Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure; US Futures Drop 1%
Iran's military announced it will re-close the Strait of Hormuz, citing US failure to stop fighting in Lebanon. Markets opened nervous with US equity futures down 1%.
Household consumption price levels vary widely across EU in 2025
Price levels for household final consumption expenditure differ significantly across EU countries in 2025, with Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg leading.
Indonesian Rupiah Declines as MSCI Warning Sparks Capital Outflows
The Indonesian Rupiah weakened against the US Dollar after an MSCI warning prompted capital outflows, with USD/IDR rebounding to around 17,870 during Asian hours.
Asian Stocks Mixed as US-Iran Talks Progress; Nikkei Up 2%
Asian stocks started the week lower, but Japan's Nikkei rallied 2% amid progress in US-Iran peace talks that eased geopolitical concerns.
AUD/USD Weakens Near 0.7000 on Middle East Uncertainty
The Australian Dollar edged lower to around 0.7005 on Monday as risk-off sentiment weighed, with traders monitoring US-Iran peace deal developments.
EUR/USD Finds Relief But Gains May Be Narrow
EUR/USD has staged a minor recovery after settling below 1.1500 and both the 100- and 200-period SMAs on the 4-hour chart. A low was formed at 1.1471, but upside appears limited.
South Korea's Toss Bank to Use Solana for Global Remittance Proof of Concept
Toss Bank will leverage Solana for a proof of concept aimed at offering faster and cheaper cross-border transactions to its 15 million customers.
Euro Vulnerable to 1.1300 if 1.1400 Support Breaks
The dollar index continues to rise, targeting 101-101.50, while the euro risks a drop to 1.1300 if support at 1.1400 fails. EURINR must hold above 108 to avoid falling to 107.50-107, and EURJPY is expected to trade within the 183-186 range.
Canadian Dollar Hits 14-Month Low as USD/CAD Reaches 1.4190
USD/CAD extended its gains for a fifth straight day, trading around 1.4190 during Asian hours Monday and hitting a 14-month high. The pair was supported by safe-haven demand for the US dollar amid renewed US-Iran tensions and lower oil prices.
Japanese Yen Near Two-Year Low as USD/JPY Climbs Above Mid-161.00s
The Japanese Yen remains near a two-year low against the US Dollar, with the USD/JPY pair attracting fresh buyers and rising back above the mid-161.00s during Asian trading on Monday.
Gold Edges Higher but Rally Limited by Fed Rate Bets, Iran Tensions
Gold (XAU/USD) rebounded modestly on Monday, breaking a three-day losing streak, but gains remain capped as hawkish Federal Reserve expectations and geopolitical risks from Iran keep buyers cautious.
Gold Least Overvalued in 2.5 Years, BofA Survey Shows
Bank of America's latest Global Fund Manager Survey reveals the net percentage of investors viewing gold as overvalued has dropped to its lowest level since early 2024, making it the least overvalued in about 2.5 years.
Israeli Media: Lebanese Army to Deploy Behind IDF Withdrawal Under US Supervision
Israeli media reports an emerging understanding for the Lebanese army to deploy in areas vacated by the IDF under U.S. supervision, with Israel expected to partially withdraw from southern Lebanon's 'yellow line' buffer zone.
EUR/JPY Extends Gains, Tests Nine-Day EMA Above 185.00
EUR/JPY continues its upward trend for the third consecutive day, trading near 185.20 during Asian hours. The pair shows a mild bullish bias, holding above the 50-day EMA but facing resistance at the nine-day EMA.
US Dollar Index Holds Gains Near 100.00 on US-Iran Tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY) recovers recent losses and trades around 100.80 during Asian hours, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
US Margin Debt Surges to Record $1.4 Trillion, Signaling Excessive Risk
U.S. margin debt rose by $112 billion to a record $1.4 trillion last month, more than doubling from 2023 levels, according to Topdown Charts. The surge is viewed as a warning of excessive risk-taking in financial markets.
Anthropic Faces IPO Ambitions Amid Growing Political Backlash
AI startup Anthropic is pursuing a blockbuster IPO with a potential valuation near $1 trillion, but rising U.S. political and regulatory scrutiny poses a significant risk.
GBP/USD Fills Weekly Bearish Gap, Upside Capped by UK Political Chaos
The GBP/USD pair recovered to 1.3235 in Asian trading, filling the weekly bearish gap as the US dollar weakened, but gains are limited by ongoing UK political instability.
NZD/USD Falls Below 0.5750 on PBOC Rate Hold, Iran Talks
The NZD/USD pair trades in negative territory around 0.5735 during early Asian session Monday, pressured by PBOC's rate decision and geopolitical factors.
Australian Dollar Holds Gains Against Yen After PBoC Decision
AUD/JPY traded around 113.30 on Monday, holding gains after the People's Bank of China's latest rate decision supported the Australian Dollar.
Qatar, Pakistan Committee Finalizes 60-Day Roadmap for US-Iran Deal
A high-level committee comprising Qatar and Pakistan has agreed on a roadmap to finalize a deal within 60 days, coinciding with US-Iran peace talks held in Switzerland.
China to Impose Procurement Measures on 46 US Firms, Add 10 to Export Control
China's Finance Ministry announced on Monday it will impose procurement restrictions on 46 US companies and add 10 US entities to its export control list.
Iran Announces Lifting of Oil and Petrochemical Sanctions, Release of Frozen Assets
Iran's foreign minister stated that sanctions on oil and petrochemical exports have been waived, the blockade ended, and frozen assets partially released, as a large reconstruction program begins.
AUD/USD Extends Range Near 0.7000, Bearish Bias Remains
The AUD/USD pair continues its sideways consolidation for a third day, trading just above the 0.7000 mark during the Asian session with a persistent bearish bias.