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Canadian Dollar steadies as higher oil prices offset US Dollar gains
USD/CAD remains subdued for the seventh consecutive day, trading around 1.3640 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD consolidates around $79.50 amid cloud over US-Iran talks
Silver (XAG/USD) extends its sideways consolidative price move for the second consecutive day and trades around mid-$79.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday. Traders seem reluctant amid uncertainty over further US-Iran peace talks before the fast-approaching ceasefire expiration on Wednesday.
Australian Dollar struggles as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar
AUD/USD inches lower after little gains registered in the previous day, trading around 0.7170 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8594 vs. 6.8648 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 6.8594 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8648 and 6.8112 Reuters estimate.
Japanese Yen weakens on Hormuz risks; USD/JPY climbs to 159.00 despite subdued USD demand
The USD/JPY pair regains some positive traction following the previous day's two-way directionless price moves and climbs to the 159.00 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday.
EUR/USD edges lower below 1.1800 on Iran ceasefire uncertainty
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild losses near 1.1785 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Traders continue to digest ongoing Middle East tensions ahead of the 14-day ceasefire expiration. The ZEW Survey from Germany and the Eurozone is due later on Tuesday.
Iran's top negotiator: We do not accept negotiations under threats
Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran will not accept negotiations with the United States (US) while under threat, the Guardian reported on Tuesday.
NZD/USD gains ground above 0.5900 on hotter New Zealand CPI report
The NZD/USD pair gains momentum to around 0.5910 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) following hotter-than-expected domestic inflation data.
Gold holds steady above $4,800 amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades on a flat note near $4,825 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal steadies amid renewed geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
GBP/USD holds above 1.35 as Iran deadline and UK data wave loom
GBP/USD advanced 0.1% on Monday, trading around 1.3530 after pulling back from last week's peak near 1.3600.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Breakdown below 0.7800 extends downtrend
The USD/CHF tests key support at a trendline after clearing the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 0.7828 which exacerbated the breach of the 0.7800 figure, and testing last week’s lows of 0.7775.
USD/JPY dips as Dollar eases, Oil strength limits Yen gains
USD/JPY trades with a downside bias on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) gives up earlier gains amid hopes of a possible deal to end the US-Iran war, despite escalating tensions.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures flat, Oil surges 5% on Iran escalation
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures gapped lower at Sunday's reopen toward the 49,100 area but ground steadily higher through the US session to settle only marginally below Friday's closing handle near 49,400.
EUR/USD rebounds within Friday's range as Iran ceasefire deadline looms
EUR/USD added around 0.20% on Monday, finding a small lift off overnight lows close to 1.1730 to trade near 1.1790 during the European session.
Gold slips toward $4,800 as Iran tensions lift yields and Oil
Gold (XAU/USD) price begins the week on a lower note as risk appetite deteriorated amid the US-Iran conflict escalating over the weekend, while steady US Treasury yields and a rally in Oil prices capped the yellow metal’s advance. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,803, down 0.70%.
USD/TRY: Risk of sharper Lira sell-off on CBT hesitation – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose reviews the Turkish Lira (TRY) outlook ahead of the Turkish central bank’s (CBT’s) key rate decision. He notes inflation expectations for 2026 have risen and that officials appeared hesitant to signal hikes despite depleted reserves.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast:Rebounds toward 1.3530 as US Dollar eases after recent surge
GBP/USD recovers some ground after opening the week on a lower note, despite escalating tensions in the Middle East as the US seized an Iran-flagged vessel. At the same time, Tehran threatened to halt talks in Pakistan. The pair trades at 1.3525, up 0.13%. Read More...
Silver retreats as Middle East tensions bolster Dollar, higher-for-longer rate bets
Silver (XAG/USD) trades lower on Monday, slipping to around $79.75 at the time of writing and losing 1.30% on the day.
Gold steadies after bearish gap as US‑Iran tensions keep markets volatile
Gold (XAU/USD) holds firm on Monday after opening the week with a bearish gap as evolving geopolitical developments surrounding the US-Iran war keep volatility elevated across global financial markets.
Equities shrug off weekend shock
Stocks remain remarkably calm despite the ongoing closure of Hormuz, says Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at online trading and investing platform IG.
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