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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.
PBOC Fixes USD/CNY at 6.8150, Weaker than Prior 6.8130
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.8150 for Monday, slightly weaker than the previous fix of 6.8130 from last Thursday.
China New Home Prices Fall Further in May, Housing Crisis Deepens
New home prices in 70 Chinese cities fell 0.2% month-on-month in May, accelerating from a 0.1% drop in April, while existing home prices posted the largest monthly decline in three months, deepening the country's prolonged property downturn.
BoJ's Himino warns delaying monetary easing adjustment risks inflation overshoot
BoJ Deputy Governor Himino said delaying adjustment in monetary easing could trigger a significant inflation overshoot, noting that oil price pass-through to downstream goods is advancing.
Silver Rebounds to $66.00 as US-Iran Talks Optimism Fades
Silver (XAG/USD) breaks its three-day losing streak, trading around $65.90 per ounce during Asian hours, supported by fading optimism over US-Iran nuclear talks.
PBOC holds Loan Prime Rates steady in June; 1Y at 3.0%, 5Y at 3.5%
The People's Bank of China kept its one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates unchanged at 3.00% and 3.50% respectively, a decision that may influence the Australian Dollar.
Canadian Dollar Near April 2025 Lows as USD Gains on Iran Uncertainty
USD/CAD trades near 1.4170-1.4175, close to its highest level since April 2025, as the US dollar strengthens amid geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran.
Euro Falls to Near 1.1450 on US-Iran Deal Worries, Rate Expectations
EUR/USD slipped to around 1.1460 in early Asian trading as concerns over US-Iran peace talks and expectations of higher US interest rates boosted the safe-haven dollar.
US Economic Surprise Index Hits 63.2, Highest Since August 2023
The US Economic Surprise Index reached 63.2 points, the highest since August 2023, driven by a string of strong economic data beats including jobs, ISM PMIs, and factory orders.
Japan’s Katayama Says Ready to Respond to FX Moves as Needed
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated on Monday that officials are prepared to take appropriate action on currency fluctuations whenever necessary. She declined to comment on specific exchange rate levels.
Gold Vulnerable Near $4,120 as US-Iran Talks Weigh
Gold is trading near the weekly low of $4,120 as sellers maintain control amid volatile US-Iran negotiations. The metal appears vulnerable, with $4,100 in sight.
Gold edges lower near $4,150 on US-Iran uncertainty, hawkish Fed signals
Gold (XAU/USD) trades with mild losses around $4,155 during the early Asian session Monday as traders assess US-Iran peace talks uncertainty and hawkish Federal Reserve signals.
Product Tanker Evades Armed Boarding Attempt Near Yemen
A product tanker reported an attempted boarding by five armed individuals in a skiff southeast of Al-Shihr, Yemen. The crew took evasive maneuvers and altered course, successfully avoiding the attackers; no injuries or damage were reported.
Iran Refuses to Return to Quadrilateral Talks After Trump Threats
Iranian negotiators have refused to rejoin quadrilateral talks in Switzerland following threats from President Trump. Mediation efforts via Qatar and Pakistan continue, but no breakthrough has been reached.
WTI Surges Nearly 2% on Strait of Hormuz Closure and Peace Talk Uncertainty
West Texas Intermediate crude oil jumped nearly 2% in early Asian trade Monday, opening with a bullish gap above $1 and retesting the $78 level, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and fragile peace negotiations.
Iran Protests Trump Threats, Holds Qatar Talks; Oil Blockade Breached
Iran lodged a formal protest with the US over President Trump's threats, as bilateral talks with Qatar began following four-party negotiations in Switzerland. NIOC reported that over 25 million barrels of Iranian oil have passed the blockade since Monday.
British Pound Drops Near 1.3200 on UK PM Starmer Resignation Reports
GBP/USD fell toward 1.3200 in early Asian trading Monday as reports emerged that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign, adding political pressure to the pound.
Japanese Yen Struggles Near 161.50 as US-Iran Tensions Weigh
The Japanese Yen faces renewed selling pressure near 161.50 against the US Dollar as escalating US-Iran tensions undermine safe-haven demand for the yen.
AUD/USD Softens to Near 0.7000 as US-Iran Talks Stall
The Australian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar, with AUD/USD declining to around 0.7005 in early Asian trading on Monday. Risk-off sentiment driven by stalled US-Iran peace discussions weighed on the currency pair.
UK PM Starmer to Announce Exit Plan on Monday, Source Says
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is weighing his political future and plans to announce an exit on Monday, according to a Reuters source, following Andy Burnham's decisive parliamentary election victory.
Iran Suspends US Talks, Closes Strait of Hormuz Over Israeli Strikes
Iranian negotiators have suspended high-stakes talks with the US in Switzerland after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on Lebanon, escalating geopolitical tensions.