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Tariffs and Iran Oil Crisis Complicate FX Hedging: Overlays Cut Risk, Raise Costs
Tariffs and Iran Oil Crisis Complicate FX Hedging: Overlays Cut Risk, Raise Costs
FX risk may not be the number one priority for asset managers, but this year’s currency volatility has increased the potential of overlay programmes to help investors take advantage of favourable m...
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds key 20-day EMA above $3,350, US-Iran tensions escalate
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds key 20-day EMA above $3,350, US-Iran tensions escalate
Gold price (XAU/USD) exhibits a sluggish performance above $3,350 during European trading hours on Monday.
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Trump threatens Powell with dismissal again – Commerzbank
Trump threatens Powell with dismissal again – Commerzbank
It came as no surprise that Fed Chair Jay Powell would draw the wrath of the US president with the FOMC's decision to leave interest rates unchanged once again – nor did the increasing rudeness displayed by the US president come as a surprise.
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USD/CNH: Expected to trade in a 7.1750/7.1950 range – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Expected to trade in a 7.1750/7.1950 range – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a 7.1750/7.1950 range. In the longer run, USD has likely moved into a 7.1620/7.2200 range trading phase, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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US Dollar Index (DXY) hits three-week highs at 99.40 buoyed by risk aversion
US Dollar Index (DXY) hits three-week highs at 99.40 buoyed by risk aversion
The Dollar has reclaimn¡med its traditional safe-haven status, with investors rushing away from risk on concerns about the possibility of a wider conflict in the Middle East after this weekend’s attack on Iran’s nuclear sites. The US Dollar is the strongest of the G8 currencies on Monday.
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Oil price shock and the US Dollar – Commerzbank
Oil price shock and the US Dollar – Commerzbank
US President Trump had signalled it, and now it has happened. The US government has joined in on Israel's attacks on Iran and, according to reports, destroyed important nuclear facilities.
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Forex Brokers May Cut Costs as ESMA Seeks Input on Overlapping EU Financial Reporting
Forex Brokers May Cut Costs as ESMA Seeks Input on Overlapping EU Financial Reporting
The ESMA has issued a call for evidence to simplify financial transaction reporting, which is part of an EU effort to reduce regulatory burdens.
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5 Signs of a Legitimate Prop Firm — And How FinxProp Measures Up
5 Signs of a Legitimate Prop Firm — And How FinxProp Measures Up
FinxProp is more than a firm — it’s a forward-thinking platform redefining what it means to be a prop trading leader.
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AUD/USD: A move 0.6355 is very much possible – UOB Group
AUD/USD: A move 0.6355 is very much possible – UOB Group
A move to 0.6355 in the AUD/USD pair can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD bounce looks small so far – ING
USD bounce looks small so far – ING
Here are a few initial considerations on the FX reaction to this weekend’s US strikes in Iran, with the caveat that this is a fast-developing situation. First, the dollar bounce looks small so far, especially considering its oversold and undervalued position.
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USD/JPY: Eyes on 148.50 – OCBC
USD/JPY: Eyes on 148.50 – OCBC
USD/JPY jumped in response to geopolitical escalation in the Middle East. USD/JPY was last at 147.82 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Gold Technical Analysis – The market remains rangebound
Gold Technical Analysis – The market remains rangebound
Gold can’t catch a sustained bid despite heightened tensions in the Middle East
GBP/USD: Downward momentum is beginning to build – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Downward momentum is beginning to build – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) may retest the 1.3385 level; a sustained break below this level seems unlikely for now. In the longer run, downward momentum is beginning to build; it may take a while before 1.3335 comes into view, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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DXY: Mild bullish momentum intact – OCBC
DXY: Mild bullish momentum intact – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) rose in early trade, with impact more pronounced on Asian FX than DM FX. US joining Israel on attack in Iran risks a deeper conflict in the Middle East. DXY was last seen trading at 99.41 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Kremlin: US strikes on Iran have increased the number of participants in the conflict
Kremlin: US strikes on Iran have increased the number of participants in the conflict
The Kremlin said in a statement on Monday, “US strikes on Iran have increased the number of participants in the conflict and ushered in a new spiral of escalation.”
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AUD/USD extends losses to one-month lows sub-0.6400 with risk appetite subdued
AUD/USD extends losses to one-month lows sub-0.6400 with risk appetite subdued
The risk-sensitive Australian Dollar is one of the worst performers among major currencies on Monday.
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EUR/USD: Chance for EUR to test 1.1445 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Chance for EUR to test 1.1445 – UOB Group
There is a chance for EUR to test 1.1445; the major support at 1.1400 is unlikely to come under threat. In the longer run, Euro (EUR) is likely to trade in a range for now, probably between 1.1400 and 1.1570, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Monday, according to FXStreet data.
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EUR: Chance of returning to 1.140 – ING
EUR: Chance of returning to 1.140 – ING
The yen and antipodeans are most under pressure at the time of writing, but it was EUR and SEK that initially took the biggest hits in G10 as markets reopened, which could signal they’re the two G10 currencies most vulnerable to further meaningful geopolitical escalation, ING's FX analyst Francesco
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Dow Jones futures steady despite US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, PMI awaited
Dow Jones futures steady despite US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, PMI awaited
Dow Jones futures have pared earlier losses and are now flat around 42,500, while E-mini S&P 500 futures trade higher near 6,030, up 11 points, after trimming gains during Monday’s European session.
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FTX EU (Now Trek Labs) Paid €200K in Latest CySEC Settlement
FTX EU (Now Trek Labs) Paid €200K in Latest CySEC Settlement
The Cypriot entity of the fallen crypto exchange FTX (now renamed Trek Labs Europe under new ownership) has settled with the local regulator, paying a total of €200,000 for “possible violations” of...
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Israeli military says it began a series of strikes on Tehran
Israeli military says it began a series of strikes on Tehran
The strikes are toward military targets in the Iranian capital
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USD/CAD holds gains near one-month highs above 0.3740 on cautious markets, soft Canadian data
USD/CAD holds gains near one-month highs above 0.3740 on cautious markets, soft Canadian data
The US Dollar is practically flat against its Canadian counterpart on Monday, consolidating gains after an impulsive recovery from year-to-date lows at 1.3538 last week.The Greenback appreciated more than 1% in the previous three trading days, with investors rushing for safe assets as risk aversion
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BankPro CEO's Paolo Broccardo Discusses Challenging the Status Quo
BankPro CEO's Paolo Broccardo Discusses Challenging the Status Quo
In an exclusive interview, BankPro’s Paolo Broccardo shares how his digital-first private bank is rewriting the rules of wealth management.
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UK Preliminary Services PMI rises to 51.3 in June vs. 51.3 expected
UK Preliminary Services PMI rises to 51.3 in June vs. 51.3 expected
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 47.7 in June from 46.4 in May. The data better the market forecast of 46.6 in the reported period.
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NZD/USD falls to near 0.5900 due to risk-off sentiment following US attack on Iran
NZD/USD falls to near 0.5900 due to risk-off sentiment following US attack on Iran
NZD/USD continues its losing streak for the third successive session, trading around 0.5900 during the European hours on Monday. The NZD/USD pair loses ground amid dampened risk sentiment, driven by the escalating Middle East tension.
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Purple Trading Cyprus Had “Possible” Lapses in Retail CFDs Offering, Pays €150K to CySEC
Purple Trading Cyprus Had “Possible” Lapses in Retail CFDs Offering, Pays €150K to CySEC
The Cypriot financial market regulator has today (Monday) announced a €150,000 settlement with L.F. Investment, the operator of the contracts for differences (CFDs) broker Purple Trading, for “poss...
IUX Deepens Commitment to African Market at Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2025
IUX Deepens Commitment to African Market at Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2025
IUX's involvement at FMAS:25 was a milestone in its continued growth across Africa
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Fortress Core Connect Announces Strategic Partnership with Ouinex
Fortress Core Connect Announces Strategic Partnership with Ouinex
The partnership brings tier‑1 multi‑asset liquidity to the crypto ecosystem.
Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI steadies at 49.4 in June vs. 49.8 expected
Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI steadies at 49.4 in June vs. 49.8 expected
The Eurozone manufacturing sector remained in contraction, while the services sector prodded the expansion territory in June, according to data from the HCOB's latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Survey, published on Monday.
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Pound Sterling declines against US Dollar as Greenback gains of US-Iran tensions
Pound Sterling declines against US Dollar as Greenback gains of US-Iran tensions
The Pound Sterling (GBP) slumps to near 1.3370 against the US Dollar (USD) during European trading hours on Monday. The GBP/USD pair weakens as investors rush to safe-haven assets, following the escalation of tensions between the United States (US) and Iran.
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Forex Today: Geopolitics overshadow data releases to start week
Forex Today: Geopolitics overshadow data releases to start week
Here is what you need to know on Monday, June 23:
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hesitates at $36.00 with risk aversion easing
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hesitates at $36.00 with risk aversion easing
Silver found support at $35.50 but seems unable to extend beyond $36.00.Risk aversion is easing in the early European session, which is weighing on precious metals.XAG/USD is forming a potential bearish H&S with its neckline at $35.45-$35.50,Silver (XAG/USD) found a bottom near 35.50 following a rev
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Mind Money Joins Global Leaders at IMpower 2025 With Breakthrough Weather Model
Mind Money Joins Global Leaders at IMpower 2025 With Breakthrough Weather Model
The system is already being used to guide trades in calendar and inter-commodity spreads.
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