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EUR/USD Trades Flat Near 1.1545 Ahead of US CPI Data
The EUR/USD pair is trading in a tight range around 1.1545 during the Asian session on Wednesday, as the dollar steadies before the release of US May CPI data at 12:30 GMT.
USD/CHF Gains for Fourth Day as Safe-Haven Demand Boosts Dollar
USD/CHF extended its gains for the fourth consecutive session, trading around 0.7990 during Asian hours on Wednesday, as renewed Middle East concerns bolster safe-haven demand for the US Dollar.
US Dollar Index Holds Near 100.00 as Middle East Tensions Rise
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading near the 100.00 mark during Asian hours, supported by rising Middle East tensions.
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles and Drones at US Bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan
A wave of attacks involving at least four ballistic missiles and several drones targeted U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, according to Axios reporter Barak Ravid.
Silver Bears Retain Control Near March Lows Below $64.50
Silver (XAG/USD) extended its decline for a second consecutive day, dropping to its lowest since March 23 as sellers remain firmly in control below the $64.50 level.
Ondo Perps Launches Public Beta for Equity Perpetual Futures with 20x Leverage
Ondo Perps has launched the public beta of its equity perpetual futures platform, offering select traders up to 20x leverage and access to deep liquidity.
GBP/USD Consolidates Below 1.3400 as Iran Tensions Mount, US CPI in Focus
The British pound is hovering in a narrow band just below 1.3400 against the U.S. dollar, unable to extend a two-day recovery from a three-week low amid renewed geopolitical risks and anticipation of U.S. inflation data.
NZD/USD Steady as Market Awaits US CPI Data
The NZD/USD pair holds near 0.7030 after mixed Chinese inflation figures, with traders eyeing the upcoming US CPI report.
China Buys 10 Tonnes of Gold in May, Largest Since Jan 2025
China added 10 tonnes of gold to its reserves in May, the biggest monthly increase since January 2025, extending its buying streak to 19 consecutive months. Total official gold reserves hit a record 2,331 tonnes.
China May CPI Misses Expectations at 1.2%
China's consumer price index rose 1.2% year-on-year in May, matching April's pace but below the 1.3% market forecast, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The data may have implications for the Australian dollar.
Yen Lingers Near One-Month Low on USD/JPY Despite Strong PPI
USD/JPY consolidates in Asian session after Japan's stronger-than-expected Producer Price Index, but geopolitical tensions in the Middle East keep the Yen under pressure near a one-month low.
WTI Steadies Near $87.50 After Previous Day’s Drop
West Texas Intermediate crude oil stabilizes around $87.40 per barrel during Asian hours after falling more than 2.5% the previous day, as renewed supply concerns offset recent losses.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8130
The People's Bank of China fixed the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.8130 for Wednesday, slightly lower than the previous day's 6.8147.
AUD/USD Extends Losses as Traders Await China CPI Data
The Australian dollar continued its decline against the US dollar on Wednesday, trading near 0.7020 as market participants look ahead to China's consumer and producer price data for May.
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1550 on US-Iran Tensions
The euro edged lower to near 1.1540 during early Asian trading as renewed Middle East tensions following US strikes against Iran weighed on the common currency.
Xi and Kim Reach Consensus, Pledge Stronger Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an important consensus during talks, with Xi calling his visit to North Korea a success. Both sides pledged to strengthen strategic ties and work to safeguard regional and global peace, per KCNA.
Supertanker Orders Surge to Record High, Exceeding 2008 Peak
The number of supertankers on order globally has hit a record 262, a more than 1,000% increase from two years ago, surpassing the 2008 record that later led to a market crash in shipping rates.
US Launches Strikes on Iran in Retaliation for Downed Helicopter
The United States has launched a second round of military strikes on Iran, targeting air defense and radar systems, according to US officials cited by Axios.
Iran Warns US to Leave Region, Threatens Response to Attacks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the United States to leave the region or face consequences, stating that Iran's armed forces will not ignore any attack or threat.
Gold Slumps Below $4,250 on US-Iran Tensions, Rate Hike Expectations
Gold (XAU/USD) fell to around $4,235 in early Asia on Wednesday, the lowest since March 23, pressured by renewed US-Iran tensions and rising bets on a US interest rate hike ahead of CPI data.
GBP/USD Rally Fades After Touching 200-Day EMA
Sterling briefly rallied on Tuesday, pushing GBP/USD above 1.3400 before retreating as resistance at the 200-day EMA held.
AI Stocks Rally Fails, Signaling Deeper Selloff Risk
Tuesday's attempted recovery in AI-related equities fizzled, confirming that Monday's bounce was a dead-cat rally and raising fears of further downside.
AI Boom Drives Magnificent 7 Revenue Per Employee Surge, Small Caps Slump
Revenue per employee for the Magnificent 7 has soared 20% since early 2023 to ~$270,000, while Russell 2000 companies have seen a 14% decline to $122,000, highlighting a stark productivity gap.
Australian Dollar Tests Six-Week Low as Trump Rattles Markets
The Aussie dollar slipped 0.25% against the greenback on Tuesday, hitting a six-week low of 0.7027, as market sentiment soured after Trump threatened retaliation against Iran over a downed helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.