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Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP picks up as Iran peace hopes offset soft UK GDP data
The British Pound (GBP) maintains a moderately positive tone against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as investors’ optimism about a US-Iran peace deal has offset rather uninspiring UK data.
WTI Price Forecast: RSI points lower as prices remain below key SMAs
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) pares some part of earlier losses on Friday as markets seek confirmation of a possible US-Iran agreement, prompting traders to refrain from placing aggressive bearish bets.
Indian Rupee: External shocks pressure currency outlook – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts Charlie Lay and Moses Lim argue that the Rupee remains vulnerable to external shocks, notably Middle East tensions, higher energy costs and El Nino-related risks.
Gold: Fed expectations cap upside for now – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists note that Precious Metals, particularly Gold, are struggling to gain traction as elevated Fed hike probabilities keep real rates high. CTA's (Commodity Trading Advisors) are running a small net short and scenario analysis points to a relatively tight trading band.
SpaceX IPO launches today: What you need to know
Yesterday’s rebound was driven largely by Trump’s comments that a peace deal with Iran could be finalised by the weekend. But as the market heads into today’s session, the key story now shifts firmly to the SpaceX IPO.
Canadian Dollar dips as softer Oil, robust US inflation weigh on CAD
USD/CAD trades higher around 1.3990 on Friday, with the US Dollar (USD) benefiting from stronger-than-expected inflation data in the United States (US), while the Canadian Dollar (CAD) remains weighed down by falling Oil prices and a Bank of Canada (BoC) that is showing little urgency to raise rates
European Central Bank: Further rate hikes seen despite softer Oil – Nordea
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich highlights that the ECB delivered a widely expected 25bp hike and is likely to continue tightening, with the next move expected in July. He argues that broadening inflation pressures mean lower energy prices alone will not ease ECB concerns.
Beyond launch day: The catalysts traders should watch
June 12 is the opening bell. The real SpaceX trading story begins the morning after when the gap between IPO narrative and fundamental delivery starts to close, one event at a time.
Copper: Tariff risks keep spreads elevated – ING
ING’s Commodities Strategist Ewa Manthey notes that LME copper is trading near record highs, supported by supply tightness, US tariff-driven stockpiling and AI-related power demand. The market is already pricing US tariff risk, with the COMEX-LME spread around $400/t.
Canada Capacity Utilization remains unchanged at 78.5% in 1Q
Canada Capacity Utilization remains unchanged at 78.5% in 1Q
Mexican Peso: Steady outlook faces USMCA risks – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists note Mexico still appears steady even as conditions become more challenging. Inflation has cooled to 3.94% in May, while Banxico has signalled an end to its easing cycle, leading markets to price potential hikes.
Fed: Warsh era starts with cautious stance and delayed cuts – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Bernd Weidensteiner and Christoph Balz argue that Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting is unlikely to deliver an immediate rate cut, given elevated PCE inflation and a still‑solid labor market.
British Pound: Policy divergence seen weigh against Euro – Nomura
Nomura’s Global FX Strategy team, including Dominic Bunning and Yusuke Miyairi, argues that a more hawkish ECB path versus the Bank of England should support the Euro against the Pound.
Indonesian Rupiah declines due to fresh US-Iran military friction
USD/IDR extends its gains for the third consecutive day, trading around 17,950 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) receives support amid renewed risk aversion following fresh military friction in the Middle East, which tempered recent diplomatic optimism.
Gold weakens as Iran deal uncertainty and hawkish Fed stance support USD
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers following a modest Asian session uptick to the $4,246-$4,247 region on Thursday, stalling the previous day's solid recovery move from its lowest level since November 2025.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Needs to break above 20-day for sustained recovery
The EUR/USD pair trades marginally lower at around 1.1567 during the European trading session on Friday. The major currency pair edges down as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds slightly after Thursday’s decline.
Swiss Franc weakens as renewing risk aversion lifts US Dollar
USD/CHF gains ground after registering over 0.5% losses in the previous day, trading around 0.7960 during the Asian hours on Friday.
United States Dollar Index gains ground above 99.50 as Middle East tensions, hot US PPI fuel demand
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.80 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The DXY gathers strength amid uncertainty in the Middle East and a hot US inflation report.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds gains near 185.50 as bullish bias prevails
EUR/JPY appreciates after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 185.40 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross is holding a constructive bullish bias as spot remains above both the nine-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips to near $67.00 as Middle East tensions flare
Silver price (XAG/USD) depreciates after registering over 6% gains in the previous day, trading around $67.00 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday. The white metal faces downward pressure following fresh military friction in the Middle East, which tempered recent diplomatic optimism.
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