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EUR/USD Recovers from March Low, Climbs to 1.1525 on Weaker USD
The EUR/USD pair rebounded during Asian trading on Thursday, moving away from its lowest level since late March near 1.1480-1.1475 as the US dollar weakened, reaching 1.1525.
Swiss Franc Gains Ahead of SNB Decision
USD/CHP fell to around 0.7985 as the Swiss franc strengthened, pressured by a US-Iran interim agreement that weighed on the US dollar.
EUR/USD Elliott Wave: Impulse Decline from April 17 Peak, Corrective Rally Completed
The decline from the April 17, 2026 peak in EUR/USD is identified as a five-wave impulse, with wave ((i)) at 1.1655 and a subsequent corrective rally in wave ((ii)) that has terminated.
Gold Faces Credibility Test After Hawkish Fed
Gold enters the European session trading near key resistance levels after a volatile reaction to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance.
FOMC Hawkish Stance Boosts Dollar; EUR/USD Range 1.1450-1.1600
The FOMC kept rates unchanged but revised inflation expectations higher and cut growth forecasts. Hawkish comments lifted the dollar index above 100, with EUR/USD seen trading within a 1.1450-1.1600 range.
AUD/USD Eyes 0.7050 as US Dollar Weakens, 100-Day SMA Key
The AUD/USD pair reversed its previous day's decline, trading near 0.7040 in Asian session Thursday, up 0.40% as the US dollar softened. The 100-day SMA is seen as a crucial support level for bulls targeting 0.7050.
Silver Price Rises Above $69.00, Remains Below 100-Day SMA
Silver (XAG/USD) rose to near $69.15 during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by positive developments in US-Iran peace talks, but remains capped by the 100-day simple moving average.
Gold retakes $4,300 as US-Iran peace deal weighs on USD
Gold (XAU/USD) climbs back above the $4,300 mark during Asian trading as a US-Iran peace deal pressures the US Dollar following hawkish Fed commentary.
Gold bounces above $4,300 as US-Iran peace deal offsets Fed hawkish hold
Gold recovers losses above $4,300 in Thursday Asian trading, as the US-Iran peace deal signing offsets the impact of the Federal Reserve's hawkish monetary policy decision.
Indonesian Rupiah Gains Support Ahead of Bank Indonesia Policy Decision
USD/IDR edged lower in Asian trade on Thursday as the Indonesian Rupiah strengthened ahead of Bank Indonesia's upcoming policy meeting.
Japan's Kihara Warns of 'Appropriate' Response to Yen Declines
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the government is ready to respond 'appropriately' to currency moves, signaling potential intervention as the yen weakens.
NZD/USD Rises to Near 0.5800 on Strong NZ GDP, US-Iran Peace Deal
The New Zealand Dollar strengthened against the US Dollar, climbing to around 0.5790 during Asian trading after upbeat annual GDP data and news of a US-Iran agreement to end the war boosted risk appetite.
US Dollar Index Holds Losses After Pulling Back from 11-Week Highs
The US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated from an 11-week high of 100.57, trading around 100.30 during Asian hours.
Global Government Bond Issuance via Banks Hits Record $504B in H1 2026
Syndicated government bond sales surged to $504 billion in the first half of 2026, a record high that surpasses even the emergency borrowing of early 2020. Italy, Germany, the UK, Belgium, and Serbia led with their largest-ever deals.
Yen Bears Cautious Amid Intervention Fears, Iran Deal Weighs on USD
The Japanese yen remains under pressure but bears are turning cautious as intervention fears grow. The USD is undermined by the Iran nuclear deal, keeping USD/JPY steady above mid-160.00s.
AUD/USD Rises Above 0.7000 After Trump Signs US-Iran Deal
The Australian dollar edged higher above the 0.7000 level during early Asian trading on Thursday as optimism over a US-Iran peace deal boosted risk appetite.
GBP/USD Recovers from Two-Month Low Ahead of BoE
The British pound bounced from its lowest level since April 7 during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker US dollar amid speculation over an Iran peace deal.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8130
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.8130 on Thursday, slightly higher than the previous day's fix of 6.8096.
WTI Holds Gains Above $75.00 Despite Easing Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude oil edged higher to around $75.10 per barrel during Asian hours on Thursday, breaking a five-day losing streak. The uptick came despite reduced geopolitical risk and lingering Fed rate hike expectations for 2026.
Three Largest S&P 500 ETFs Hit Record $2.6 Trillion in Combined AUM
The three largest S&P 500 ETFs—VOO, IVV, and SPY—now hold a combined $2.6 trillion in assets, with VOO becoming the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion. Their assets have tripled since the 2022 bear market.
HSBC Australia Faces A$35 Million Penalty Over Scam Protection Failures
Australia's corporate regulator ASIC is seeking a A$35 million penalty after HSBC Australia admitted to serious failures in protecting customers from scams. The bank has launched a large-scale compensation and remediation program.
Euro rebounds above 1.1500 as US-Iran deal boosts risk sentiment
The EUR/USD pair recovers to near 1.1515 during early Asian trading on Thursday, supported by improved risk sentiment following the US-Iran peace agreement and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.
Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed, US Futures Recover After Hawkish Fed
Asia-Pacific equities opened mixed with a positive bias, while U.S. stock futures recouped some losses from the hawkish FOMC outcome, buoyed by the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
Japan Weekly Security Flows: Foreign Bond Buying Improves
Japan's weekly security flows data shows increased buying of foreign bonds and reduced selling of foreign stocks, while foreign buying of Japanese bonds improved but selling of Japanese stocks intensified.