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WTI Flattens Near $91 Despite Fragile Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
WTI crude oil trades flat around $91.00 during early European trade on Friday, as a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains fragile due to continued attacks.
Asia Market Open: Korean Volatility, Indonesia Rates Steady, US Jobs in Focus
Asian markets open with continued Korean volatility, Indonesia's central bank holds rates, and attention shifts to US May nonfarm payrolls. Meanwhile, Anthropic issues a new AI risk warning.
AUD/JPY Eases to 114.00 but Holds Bullish Structure Above 100-Day SMA
The AUD/JPY cross slipped to around 114.00 during early European trading on Friday, but the pair retains a bullish setup as it stays above the 100-day SMA. Fears of Japanese intervention provide support to the yen.
NFP Preview: US Payrolls Seen Rising 85,000 in May, Jobless Rate Steady at 4.3%
The upcoming US nonfarm payrolls report for May is expected to show an addition of 85,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.3% and average hourly earnings rising 0.3% month-over-month.
US Leading Indicators Hold Up Despite Early 2026 Growth Slowdown
US nominal growth is heating up as leading indicators beat expectations, even as economic growth cooled at the start of 2026. Improving labor market conditions and solid investment demand are providing support.
Indian Rupee Ticks Lower as RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%
The Indian Rupee saw marginal selling pressure after the RBI left its repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, as widely expected. Despite the move, the USD/INR pair was reported marginally lower.
Swiss Franc Holds Gains as SNB Rate Hike Odds Fade
The Swiss Franc strengthened against the US Dollar despite softer inflation data reducing expectations of a rate hike by the Swiss National Bank. USD/CHF remained subdued near 0.7890 during Asian hours on Friday.
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% in June, Impact on Indian Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate unchanged at 5.25% after the June monetary policy meeting, a decision in line with market expectations. The hold may provide near-term support for the Indian Rupee.
EUR/JPY Hovers Near 186.00 at Descending Channel Top
EUR/JPY trades around 185.80 in Asian trade Friday, holding a constructive bullish bias above key exponential moving averages.
US Nonfarm Payrolls Preview: Stable Job Market Could Bolster Fed Rate Hike Odds
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release May Nonfarm Payrolls data on Friday. The report is expected to show a broadly stable labor market, which may increase expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Dollar Index Wobbles Near 99.40 as Markets Await US NFP Data
The US Dollar Index is fluctuating around 99.40 as traders hold off ahead of the May Nonfarm Payrolls report due at 12:30 GMT.
EUR/USD May Test 1.1575, Dollar Index Holds Below 99.50
The dollar index remains below 99.50, with a potential breakout toward 100-100.50. EUR/USD could test 1.1575, but a break below that level may push it down to 1.15/14, while EUR/INR could rise to 111.85-112 before facing resistance.
South Korean Won Drops to 17-Month Low vs Dollar
USD/KRW extended its winning streak, trading near 1,540 after hitting 1,549 — a level last seen in March 2009 — despite government pledges to stem excessive volatility.
S&P 500 Extends Impulsive Advance to New Highs
The S&P 500 continues its impulsive advance into new all-time highs, with wave 1 ending at 7147.78 after starting from the March 2026 low. A corrective wave 2 dip has concluded.
Oman's Mina al Fahal Terminal Halts Oil Loading After Suspected Drone Attack
Crude oil loading at Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal was suspended following an explosion near its single-buoy mooring, reportedly caused by a drone attack, according to Reuters sources.
Canadian Dollar Gains on Higher Oil, USD/CAD Dips to 1.3900
USD/CAD fell during Asian hours on Friday as rising oil prices supported the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar, pushing the pair to around 1.3900.
Arthur Hayes Dumps ZEC Holdings Over Orchard Pool Exploit, Eyes Rebuy Lower
Arthur Hayes sold his entire Zcash (ZEC) position following the Orchard Pool exploit, stating that privacy must be proven, not merely probable. He remains open to buying back at lower levels and continues to hold Worldcoin (WLD), expecting a pump from Elon Musk.
Gold Tests 200-Day SMA Ahead of US NFP Data
Gold (XAU/USD) is reversing part of its previous rebound, trading around $4,450 as caution prevails ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls data and amid a deadlock in the Gulf conflict.
Crypto Roundup: Mega Liquidations, Zcash Vulnerability, Stablecoin Moves
Over $1.12 billion in crypto liquidations, a critical Zcash bug patched in June, Arthur Hayes dumping positions, and major banks planning a tokenized deposit network highlight the past 24 hours.
NZD/USD Falls as US Tariff Threats Weigh on Kiwi
The New Zealand Dollar declined against the US Dollar, trading around 0.5850 during Asian hours on Friday, as concerns over US tariff threats pressured the currency.
AUD/USD Slips Toward 0.7120 Amid Cautious Market Mood
The Australian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar, trading near 0.7120 in early European trading on Friday. Cautious sentiment and the ongoing Middle East conflict weighed on the AUD despite the RBA's hawkish stance.
Zcash Founder Reveals Critical Orchard Pool Counterfeiting Vulnerability
Zcash founder Zooko disclosed a critical bug in the Orchard pool that could have allowed unlimited undetectable minting of ZEC. The vulnerability was discovered on May 29 and patched by June 2.
US House Committee to Introduce Crypto Tax Legislation on Friday
A key US House committee is preparing to drop crypto tax legislation as early as Friday, covering staking, mining rewards, and aiming to bring digital assets in line with traditional securities tax rules, according to Bloomberg.
Yen Strengthens on Intervention Fears, USD/JPY Drops to 159.90
USD/JPY extended losses for a second consecutive day, trading near 159.90 during Asian hours on Friday, as the yen gained support from heightened fears of government intervention.