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Societe Generale Flags Downside Risks for AUD/USD
Societe Generale analysts warn that AUD/USD remains under pressure, with downside risks as the pair converges on the 0.69 area and the March–April trough near 0.6833.
Oil prices cool as Europe heatwave intensifies, tech sector volatile
Oil prices decline amid an intensifying heatwave in Europe and ongoing volatility in the tech sector, as markets continue to digest asymmetries.
Korea Chip Crash Exposes Crypto's Leveraged Risk
South Korean chip stocks Samsung and SK Hynix plunged over 12%, triggering a rapid unwind of leveraged ETFs that have gathered $9.1 billion since May, 92% of which are retail-held. The FSS governor acknowledged oversight was too late. The same retail capital is now driving a negative Kimchi premium (-1%) with Bitcoin at $62.4K, suggesting the chip selloff is weighing on crypto markets.
Euro Faces Downside Risk as Yield Gap Widens vs Dollar – MUFG
MUFG's Lee Hardman notes EUR/USD has broken below its long-held 1.1400–1.1800 range due to diverging ECB and Fed policy expectations, with softer Euro-zone data and easing energy prices reducing pressure on the ECB to hike further.
Silver (XAG/USD) Holds Above $61.00 Amid Strong US Dollar
Silver is trading a few cents above $61.00 on Wednesday, nursing marginal losses as the US Dollar remains strong.
Silver Falls 0.72% as XAG/USD Drops to $61.15
Silver prices declined on Wednesday, with XAG/USD trading at $61.15 per troy ounce, down 0.72% from the previous level of $61.60.
US Dollar Strength Driven by AI Equity Weakness, OCBC Analysts Say
OCBC analysts Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that AI-related equity weakness has boosted safe-haven demand, supporting the US dollar and leading to year-end forecast revisions.
France Detects First Imported Ebola Case
French authorities have detected an Ebola case in a doctor recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, initiating isolation and contact tracing.
AUD/USD Falls to 0.6900, Further Drop Toward 0.6830 Seen
The AUD/USD pair declined 0.28% to near 0.6900 during Wednesday's European session, hitting its lowest level in over two weeks. Analysts expect additional downside toward the 0.6830 area.
USD/JPY Intervention Risk Caps Downside, Says MUFG
MUFG strategist Lee Hardman notes USD/JPY is trading near recent highs but remains capped below July 2024 peak of 161.95 due to intervention risks.
AI Drives Nasdaq Higher as Oil Warns of Inflation Return
The Nasdaq 100 continued its rally in the first week of June, supported by AI optimism, while oil prices hinted at a potential comeback of inflation.
Pound, Gilts Unfazed by UK PM Starmer's Resignation
The pound and UK gilts reacted calmly to Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister, with analysts noting markets are growing less sensitive to political upheavals. The post also highlights Streeting as a bullish chancellor choice for sterling.
Hungary Cuts Rate by 25 bps to 6.00%; Standard Chartered Sees Faster Easing
The National Bank of Hungary cut its base rate by 25 bps to 6.00%, in line with expectations. Standard Chartered analyst Saabir Salad described the decision as notably dovish, signaling a faster easing path ahead.
Dow Jones Futures Slip on Hawkish Fed Outlook
Dow Jones futures fell 0.13% to near 52,000 during European hours Wednesday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures posted gains.
Euro Extends Losses Against US Dollar as Fed Hike Bets Firm
The euro continued its decline against the US dollar on Wednesday, falling 0.25% to around 1.1350 as expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthened.
UAE Oil Exports Rebound to 85% of Pre-Conflict Levels
UAE crude shipments have recovered to 85% of Abu Dhabi's pre-conflict levels, signaling a rapid normalization of energy exports from the Gulf region despite ongoing Middle East tensions.
UOB highlights sharp selloff in AUD/USD, sees risk to 0.6835
AUD/USD plunged 1.22% to 0.6908, leaving the pair deeply oversold but with further downside risk, according to UOB analysts. They note potential for a brief intraday break below 0.6900, targeting 0.6835.
WTI Oil Drops Below $72 as Iran Eases Strait of Hormuz Tensions
WTI crude oil extended its decline below $72.00 on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level since the UAE and Israel attacked Iran in late... as Iran eased its grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Gold Bears Stay in Control as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Lift USD
Gold (XAU/USD) recovers slightly from nearly two-week lows near $4,050, but bears retain control as Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations continue to support the US dollar.
US Stocks Fall as Chipmaker Sell-Off Drags Indexes
US equities experienced a risk-off session with major indexes pressured by a sharp sell-off in chipmakers. The Nasdaq fell more than the S&P 500 as semiconductor weakness dragged broader benchmarks.
Silver Rebounds Toward $62 After Hitting Six-Month Lows
Silver (XAG/USD) recovered from a six-month low, trading around $61.70 during European hours after a 5% loss the previous day.
Tech Rout Sends US Stocks Lower, Dollar Hits Fresh 2026 High
US equity benchmarks fell sharply on Tuesday as a selloff in technology stocks deepened, while the US dollar strengthened to a new high for 2026.
Ethereum Foundation Announces Major Reorganization, 40% Budget Cut
The Ethereum Foundation has announced a major reorganization and a new governance structure. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin also revealed a ~40% budget reduction as the foundation shifts to a long-term capital management model.
USD/JPY Breaks Above 160, Intervention Fears Cap Gains – OCBC
USD/JPY has broken back above 160, but intervention risk and official warnings are limiting further upside relative to other G10 currencies, according to OCBC strategists.