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BoJ and RBA Decisions Expected, USD Halts Drop on Iran Deal Doubts
The Bank of Japan and Reserve Bank of Australia made widely expected policy decisions, causing no major FX turbulence. The US dollar paused its decline, signaling market doubts about the US-Iran deal as details remain undisclosed.
BoJ Hikes to 1%, Bitcoin Unfazed as Playbook Changes
The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1.0%, yet Bitcoin remained near $66k, contrasting the sharp drop in August 2024. Four factors explain why the impact was muted this time.
Rupiah Strengthens on USD Weakness, USD/IDR Slides to 17,720
The Indonesian rupiah rose for a second day on Tuesday, pushing USD/IDR to around 17,720 as the US dollar gave back earlier gains despite a risk-off market mood.
GBP Pressured Toward 1.3100 Ahead of BoE Decision
The British Pound faces multiple headwinds from political noise and stagflationary pressures, with markets pushing back rate hike expectations ahead of the Bank of England's Thursday decision.
Air Force Strikes Dozens of Iranian Targets 1,500 km from Home Base
An air force launched an offensive 1,500 kilometers from its home base, striking dozens of targets in Iran within hours. The strikes significantly damaged Iran's air defense system and hit additional regime components.
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Dozens of Targets in Iran, Damage Air Defense
Israeli aircraft struck dozens of sites in Iran in response to Iranian missile fire, causing significant damage to Tehran's air defense system and other government-linked infrastructure.
Israel Air Force Prepared to Strike Iran but Halted Operation, Report Says
The Times of Israel reports that Israel's air force was preparing to strike hundreds of targets in Iran during recent fighting, but the operation was halted just an hour before launch, according to Air Force Chief Major General Omer Tischler.
Gold Bullish at $4,319 as ADP Data and China Weakness in Focus
Gold trades cautiously bullish at $4,319.54, consolidating inside a key demand zone after a sharp V-shaped recovery from last week's lows.
EU launches accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, toughens China trade stance
The European Union has formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova while adopting a harder line on trade with China, according to Rabobank's Global Daily note.
WTI Slumps to Three-Month Low Near $79 on US-Iran Deal Optimism
West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell to a three-month low around $79.20 during early European trading Tuesday, pressured by optimism over a potential US-Iran framework deal.
BNY Strategists Expect Slightly Hawkish FOMC Statement Under New Chair Warsh
BNY strategists John Velis and David Tam preview the upcoming FOMC meeting, expecting a slight hawkish shift in the statement and dot plot under new Chair Kevin Warsh.
Japan FM says government focused on appropriate economic, fiscal policies
Japan Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the government's responsibility lies in appropriately conducting economic and fiscal policies.
Gold Holds Above $4,300 as Markets Stay Cautious
Gold (XAU/USD) maintains a mildly positive tone on Tuesday, holding above $4,300 after a rally of about 6.5% in recent sessions amid cautious market sentiment.
GBP/USD Elliott Wave: Further Dip Expected Before Rally
GBP/USD has been grinding lower since its April 14 peak at 1.3589. Analysts expect one more dip to complete the corrective setback before a new uptrend.
US Maintains Edge Over China in Quantum Race, But Lead Shrinking: Report
The US still holds a slight advantage over China in the quantum computing race, but the gap is narrowing and could disappear within a few years, according to a report by the Special Competitive Studies Project.
Silver Balances Industrial Demand and Fed Expectations Ahead of FOMC
Silver enters a key macro week as attention shifts from Asia-Pacific central banks to Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision, with industrial demand and rate expectations vying for influence.
US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz; BoJ Hikes to 1.0%
Reports indicate a US-Iran agreement has been virtually signed, ending the naval blockade of Iranian ports and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.0%.
NZD/USD Extends Losses on Risk Aversion, Trades Near 0.5810
The New Zealand dollar weakened for a third straight session on Tuesday, falling toward 0.5810 against the US dollar as risk-off sentiment bolstered demand for the greenback.
Silver edges lower below $70 as bearish bias persists
Silver (XAG/USD) trades near $69.85 in early European hours on Tuesday, pulling back from a weekly high as profit-taking ahead of the Fed decision weighs on prices.
Oil Price Drop Expected to Ease CEE Inflation
The decline in oil prices, driven by prospects of a US-Iran peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, is expected to contribute to easing inflation in Central and Eastern Europe through year-end.
Global Markets Rally on U.S.-Iran Deal; Warsh FOMC in Focus
Markets rallied on news of a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending a four-month conflict. Attention now turns to Kevin Warsh's first FOMC press conference.
Gold Consolidates Above $4,300 Amid Fed and Middle East Uncertainty
Gold (XAU/USD) holds above $4,300 as traders weigh geopolitical risks from Middle East tensions and uncertainty over the proposed US-Iran peace agreement, alongside upcoming monetary policy decisions.
Australian Dollar Holds Losses Following RBA Decision
AUD/USD trades around 0.7050 during Asian hours, struggling to recover after the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest monetary policy decision.
AUD/NZD Falls as RBA Holds Rate at 4.35%
The Australian dollar slipped against the New Zealand dollar after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key interest rate unchanged at 4.35%.