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AUD/USD Holds Gains Around 0.7010 on Hawkish RBA Sentiment
The Australian Dollar is trading higher against the US Dollar on Thursday, with AUD/USD hovering near 0.7010 as hawkish expectations around the Reserve Bank of Australia support the currency.
Euro stays capped below 1.1525 as post-Fed USD strength persists
The Euro is trading nearly flat against the US Dollar on Thursday at 1.1504, failing to break above the 1.1525 resistance as the Dollar remains supported after the latest Federal Reserve decisions.
Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Dollar Above 100, MUFG Says
MUFG analyst Lee Hardman notes the Fed's latest policy update has lifted US rates and supported the Dollar, pushing the Dollar Index back above 100.00 as markets price in multiple rate hikes.
BoE Expected to Hold Rates, Hawkish Tone May Not Support Sterling – ING
ING's Chris Turner predicts the Bank of England will leave rates unchanged in a 7-2 vote with a hawkish bias, but sees UK inflation peaking near 3.5% without spurring further tightening, a view that keeps sterling under pressure.
BoE Expected to Hold Rates, No Cut Until 2027
The Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting today, with markets pricing only one rate cut by April 2027 and virtually no chance of a hike.
GBP/USD Stays Near April Lows as Traders Eye BoE Meeting
The pound sterling showed little reaction to weaker-than-expected UK inflation data, with traders adopting a wait-and-see stance ahead of upcoming labour market statistics and the Bank of England meeting.
Dollar Holds Gains After Fed's Hawkish Shift – ING
The US Dollar is maintaining its gains following a hawkish turn by the Federal Reserve under Chair Kevin Warsh, with markets now pricing ~44 basis points of tightening by Q2, according to ING's Chris Turner.
Trump Defends Iran Policy, Cites Record Stock Market and Falling Oil Prices
President Donald Trump defended his administration's approach to Iran, pointing to a record-high stock market and declining oil prices as evidence of success.
Trump Cites Record Stock High, Falling Oil Prices to Defend Iran Policy
President Trump defended his Iran policy on Truth Social, arguing that a record stock market high and falling oil prices prove his approach is working, and dismissed critics as jealous, bad, or stupid.
USD/JPY Consolidates Above 160.50 Near Two-Year High Amid Intervention Risks
The USD/JPY pair is trading sideways just above mid-160.00s, near its highest level since July 2024, as traders remain cautious over potential Japanese intervention.
SNB's Tschudin: Swiss Economy Resilient, Solid GDP Growth
Swiss National Bank governing board member Petra Tschudin stated that economic activity in Switzerland is resilient, with solid GDP growth in the first quarter.
Tether to Shut Down Alloy by Tether and aUSDT
Tether announced the phased closure of Alloy by Tether and its overcollateralized dollar-pegged asset aUSDT, citing a review of user activity, market demand, and company priorities. Existing customers have three months to return aUSDT and withdraw their gold-backed collateral.
SNB Holds Policy Rate at 0% in June Meeting
The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 0% at the June meeting, as widely anticipated. The decision's implications for the Swiss franc remain in focus.
Bank Indonesia Hikes Benchmark Rate by 25 bps to 5.75%
Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% on June 18, aligning with market expectations.
WTI Oil Hits Three-Month Low Below $74 Amid Middle East Peace Hopes
WTI crude oil fell to a three-month low under $74 on Thursday, driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, heading for a weekly drop of over 10%.
GBP/JPY Holds Gains After UK Jobs Data, Awaits BoE
The British pound edged higher against the Japanese yen after UK employment data, but the rally lacks bullish conviction ahead of the Bank of England meeting.
Yen Weakens to Post-2024 Low as Dollar Climbs: DB
Deutsche Bank reports the Japanese Yen has fallen to its weakest level since 2024 against the US Dollar, though its decline was less severe than other G10 currencies.
UK labour data mixed, Deutsche Bank says MPC patience extended
Deutsche Bank's chief UK economist notes that recent UK labour market figures show stronger employment but softer pay growth, keeping the MPC in a wait-and-see mode.
British Pound Holds Near Two-Month Low Ahead of BoE Decision
The British Pound trims losses against the US Dollar on Thursday but remains near a two-month low as traders await the Bank of England's monetary policy decision.
EUR/JPY Holds Near 185.00 After Rebound from Channel Bottom
EUR/JPY trades around 185.10 in early European trading on Thursday, recovering from modest losses the previous day. The pair remains capped below key exponential moving averages.
USD/CAD Gains Above 1.4100, Overbought Signals Warn of Pullback
USD/CAD trades near 1.4105 after the Fed's hawkish hold, but overbought technical signals flag potential pullback risk.
Deutsche Bank: Hawkish Fed Repricing Supports Dollar Gains
Deutsche Bank notes that markets have fully priced a Fed rate hike after Kevin Warsh’s hawkish debut as Fed Chair and a more aggressive dot plot, supporting the US Dollar Index.
Gold Pressured by Hawkish Fed Repricing and Stronger Dollar: Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank notes that a hawkish repricing of Fed expectations and a stronger dollar are weighing on gold prices, with risk assets selling off after the FOMC meeting.
Fed Holds Rates Unanimously, Prioritizes Price Stability
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged with a unanimous vote, emphasizing price stability over maximum employment.