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GBP/USD extends downside to near 1.3400 as US enters Israel-Iran war
GBP/USD extends downside to near 1.3400 as US enters Israel-Iran war
The GBP/USD pair extends the decline to around 1.3405 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The fears that Iran would retaliate against US attacks on its nuclear sites boost the safe-haven flows, supporting the US Dollar (USD).
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1710 vs. 7.1695 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1710 vs. 7.1695 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1710 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1695 and 7.1914 Reuters estimate.
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WTI trades higher around $75.50 after US attacks three Iranian nuclear sites
WTI trades higher around $75.50 after US attacks three Iranian nuclear sites
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price trades around $75.50 per barrel during the Asian hours on Monday after pulling back from a five-month high of $76.74.
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USD/CAD holds steady above mid-1.3700s, over one-month high amid mixed cues
USD/CAD holds steady above mid-1.3700s, over one-month high amid mixed cues
The USD/CAD pair opens with a modest bullish gap at the start of a new week and touches a fresh monthly high, levels beyond mid-1.3700s during the Asian session.
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EUR/USD loses traction below 1.1500 after US attacks Iran
EUR/USD loses traction below 1.1500 after US attacks Iran
The EUR/USD pair softens to around 1.1480 during the early Asian session on Monday. The Greenback edges higher against the Euro (EUR) as US President Donald Trump’s decision to join Israel’s war against Iran sharply escalates the conflict.
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Fed's Daly: Employment, inflation risks roughly in balance
Fed's Daly: Employment, inflation risks roughly in balance
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said on Friday that she sees the Fed’s monetary policy stance as “in a good place,” with risks to its US employment and price stability mandates as roughly equal, per Bloomberg.  
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ICYMI - 4 oil price forecasts, bleak scenario is up to US$130/bbl
ICYMI - 4 oil price forecasts, bleak scenario is up to US$130/bbl
Many of the oil price forecasts hitting the wires after the weekend US strikes on Iran are old forecasts
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD edges higher above $3,350 as Middle East conflict escalates
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD edges higher above $3,350 as Middle East conflict escalates
The Gold price (XAU/USD) climbs to near $3,375 during the early Asian session on Monday. US President Donald Trump’s decision to join Israel’s war against Iran sharply escalates the conflict, which lifts the precious metal.
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There is basically zero chance Iran will be able to close the Strait of Hormuz
There is basically zero chance Iran will be able to close the Strait of Hormuz
They'll talk about and perhaps even disrupt it for a few hours. That's about it though.
AUD/USD attracts some sellers below 0.6450 as US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites
AUD/USD attracts some sellers below 0.6450 as US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites
The AUD/USD pair attracts some sellers to near 0.6440 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher amid the rising tensions in the Middle East after the United States (US) carried out airstrikes on three nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend. 
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Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.0 in June, Services PMI rises to 51.3
Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.0 in June, Services PMI rises to 51.3
The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came in at 51.0 in June versus 51.0 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Monday.The S&P Global Australian Services PMI improved to 51.3 in June from the previous reading of 50.6, while
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US inserts itself into Israel-Iran war and strikes Iranian nuclear sites - Bloomberg
US inserts itself into Israel-Iran war and strikes Iranian nuclear sites - Bloomberg
The United States (US) carried out airstrikes on three nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday, directly entering Israel’s war with Iran despite US President Donald Trump’s longtime promises to avoid new foreign conflicts, per Bloomberg.
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Economic calendar in Asia Monday, June 23, 2025
Economic calendar in Asia Monday, June 23, 2025
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 23 June 2025
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Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 16 June 2025 - USD up after Trump bombs Iran
Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 16 June 2025 - USD up after Trump bombs Iran
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.
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What's Next after Iran Strikes?
What's Next after Iran Strikes?
Preliminary assessments of strikes on Iran's nuclear sites show positive results but await confirmation. Focus shifts to how Supreme Leader Khamenei will respond, with Israel targeting missile infrastructure and U.S. aiming for negotiations.
GTN, CLS, Advanced Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
GTN, CLS, Advanced Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
GTN appoints new COO for the Middle East . Starting our executive moves weekly summary, GTN, a global fintech company, appointed Jon Lester as its new Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East.
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BREAKING: Trump Claims U.S. Successfully Struck Iran Nuclear Sites
BREAKING: Trump Claims U.S. Successfully Struck Iran Nuclear Sites
Former President Trump announces successful US attack on Iran's nuclear sites, unverified by official sources. Urges peace in the region.
U.S. B-2 Bombers Observed in Transit - WSJ
U.S. B-2 Bombers Observed in Transit - WSJ
Bombers potentially headed to Guam amid rising tensions. No official announcement made yet.
Crude Oil Futures Chart of the Day
Crude Oil Futures Chart of the Day
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B2BROKER Offers New Website Development Service in Partnership with Website Studio Agency
B2BROKER Offers New Website Development Service in Partnership with Website Studio Agency
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Israel–Iran Conflict Update (June 21, 2025)
Israel–Iran Conflict Update (June 21, 2025)
Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites, kills top commanders. Iran retaliates with missile and drone attacks. Trump stated that Iran was weeks away from obtaining a nuclear weapon as tensions escalate.
Weekly Review: Dubai Outpays Cyprus in Top FX Executive Salaries; iFX EXPO International 2025 Highlights
Weekly Review: Dubai Outpays Cyprus in Top FX Executive Salaries; iFX EXPO International 2025 Highlights
Dubai outpaces Cyprus on FX executive pay . Despite its established status as a forex hub, Cyprus is losing ground to Dubai in terms of salaries paid to top executives in the industry.
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Banxico seen cutting rates to 8% despite sticky inflation – Reuters poll
Banxico seen cutting rates to 8% despite sticky inflation – Reuters poll
Banco de México (Banxico) is projected to continue its easing cycle next week, despite the latest inflation reports in Mexico suggesting that risks are tilted to the upside. Inflation in May came above the bank’s 3% target, increasing concerns that the central bank would continue to reduce rates.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Waller pushes for sooner rate cut, eyes on Iran
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Waller pushes for sooner rate cut, eyes on Iran
Forex news for North American trading on Jun 20, 2025
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