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Russia Interest Rate Decision came in at 14.25%, above forecasts (14%)
Russia Interest Rate Decision came in at 14.25%, above forecasts (14%)
Japanese Yen within touch of forty-year lows as intervention talk heats up
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair trading near multi-decade highs and closing in on the 2024 peak around 162.00.
Japanese Yen: Lower Oil eases pressure on Yen – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes that USD/JPY is trading just below its multi-decade high but argues that the recent slump in Oil prices should relieve some pressure on the Japanese Yen.
Bank of England: Active hold stance supports restrictive convergence – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Global Daily notes that the Bank of England kept rates unchanged in what policymakers call an “active hold,” effectively tightening policy versus pre‑war expectations for cuts.
British Pound: Political risks cap recovery – BBH
Elias Haddad at Brown Brothers Harriman writes that GBP/USD has bounced after holding above its late-March low, but he sees risks still tilted lower.
WTI pauses its decline as Crude shipments resume through the Strait of Hormuz
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $75.60 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.21% on the day, but remains under pressure after the sharp decline seen this week.
United States Dollar Index (DXY) eases from 101.13 highs but remains near yearly highs
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the Greenback against a basket of peers, has lost steam during Friday’s European session, with markets at half throttle amid the Juneteenth bank holiday in the US and investors pondering the soundness of the US-Iran peace deal.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $65.06 per troy ounce, down 0.99% from the $65.71 it cost on Thursday.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Fails ahead of 0.8100/YTD peak; bullish potential intact
The USD/CHF pair builds on this week's solid rebound from the 0.7900 mark and gains strong follow-through positive traction for the third consecutive day on Friday.
British Pound: Trendline break points to deeper losses – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts, led by Kenneth Broux, report that GBP/USD has broken below its ascending trendline from April 2025 and is extending declines toward the March low.
WTI falls to near $75.00 as shipping conditions improve in Hormuz
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edges lower during Friday's Asian trading hours, slipping to around $75.10 per barrel and reversing the modest gains recorded in the previous session.
Japan’s Katayama says ready to take strong action on speculative FX moves
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that the government is prepared to take decisive action against speculative activity in the foreign exchange market.
Euro drifts higher above 1.1450 as US, Iran sign initial agreement to end war
The EUR/USD pair recovers some lost ground near 1.1460, snapping the two-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Friday.
BoJ’s Himino: Central bank likely to keep hiking rates based on economic, price, financial trends
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Himino said on Friday that the Japanese central bank likely to keep hiking rates based on economic, price and financial trends. Himino added that currency moves may impact inflation expectations, core inflation, so we will keep monitoring developments closely.
BoJ Minutes: Members want more time to assess Middle East impact on Japan’s economy, prices
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members shared their views on the monetary policy outlook on Thursday, per the BoJ Minutes of the April meeting.
US ends naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation’
The US-Iran interim peace deal took effect, and shipping started returning to the Strait of Hormuz as the US dropped its naval blockade of Iran, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) declined to 1.8% in May from previous 1.9%
Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) declined to 1.8% in May from previous 1.9%
Japan’s National CPI rises 1.5% YoY in May, Core CPI climbs as expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.5% YoY in May, compared to the previous reading of 1.4%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
Japan National Consumer Price Index (YoY) climbed from previous 1.4% to 1.5% in May
Japan National Consumer Price Index (YoY) climbed from previous 1.4% to 1.5% in May
Japan National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) meets expectations (1.4%) in May
Japan National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) meets expectations (1.4%) in May
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