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Hedge funds reverse war premium: long bonds, short dollar on Iran deal
Hedge funds are unwinding war premiums by going long bonds, short the dollar, and favoring Asian equities and currencies as an Iran deal reshapes market expectations and trims Fed rate hike bets.
Dollar mixed as markets eye key rate decisions
The US dollar ended mixed against major peers as improved Middle East sentiment weighed on safe-haven demand, with traders now focused on upcoming central bank rate decisions.
Gold Correction May Pave Way for Rebound; Barclays Picks Stocks
Gold prices have corrected 26% from peak to trough due to crowded positioning, reduced central bank buying, a stronger dollar, and rising real yields, but Barclays sees a potential rebound and recommends select stocks.
Euro Area Trade Balance Swings to Deficit in April on Energy Imports
The euro area trade balance swung to a €1.0 billion deficit in April from a €4.9 billion surplus in March, driven by a surge in energy imports that outpaced export growth.
FX Week Ahead: BoJ, RBA, FOMC and Inflation Data in Focus
A busy week for FX markets features central bank decisions from the BoJ, RBA, and FOMC, alongside key inflation and retail sales data that could drive volatility.
FX Option Expiries for June 15 New York Cut at 10am
Key FX option expiries for June 15 include EUR/USD at 1.1600 and 1.1625, which may limit price action as traders weigh US-Iran deal and risk sentiment.
PBOC Expected to Set USD/CNY Fixing at 6.7544, Reuters Estimates
The PBOC is expected to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7544, a key signal for Asian FX markets and the yuan's trading band.
Gold seeks footing as post-war reserve demand seen rising
Gold is attempting to stabilize as traders anticipate a post-war environment that could prompt central bank reserve managers to rebuild gold holdings, reversing earlier liquidation pressures.
Bitcoin's long-term return near zero could boost its role as currency
Bitcoin's long-term return approaching zero could paradoxically strengthen its case as a viable currency, as price stability is essential for medium of exchange functions.
CoreWeave AI Funding Goes Global With First Euro Junk-Bond Deal
CoreWeave is raising $3.55 billion in US and European debt markets, including the first euro-denominated junk-bond offering by a US AI infrastructure company, signaling growing global demand for AI-related credit.
GBPUSD sellers push below 100-hour MA, target May/June low
GBPUSD sellers pushed below the 100-hour moving average after stronger US data, extending losses toward the May/June low near 1.3325.
Canada building permits plunge 7.6% in April, missing estimates
Canadian building permits fell 7.6% in April, far worse than the 3.5% decline expected, driven by drops in both residential and non-residential sectors.
Americans skip Europe for US trips as airfares surge, dollar weakens
Surging airfares and a weaker US dollar are shifting American travel demand away from Europe and toward domestic destinations, with implications for currency flows and tourism receipts.
BofA says EUR/USD shorts look primed for the summer
Bank of America argues that EUR/USD shorts are well-positioned for the summer, citing underestimation of US-euro area growth divergence and risks from the Middle East conflict.
AUD/USD skewed to downside on hawkish Fed, dovish RBA outlook
AUD/USD remains under pressure as hawkish Federal Reserve expectations contrast with a dovish Reserve Bank of Australia outlook, with the market pricing in 24 bps of Fed tightening by year-end.
USD/JPY skewed to upside on risk of dovish BoJ hike and hawkish Fed
The dollar consolidates after in-line US CPI, but USD/JPY remains skewed to the upside as markets price a risk of a dovish BoJ hike versus a hawkish Fed.
OpenAI considers major price cuts as US-Iran tensions push oil above $93
OpenAI is reportedly planning significant price reductions, while escalating US-Iran hostilities pushed WTI crude briefly above $93 per barrel before retreating.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8150, above estimate
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8150, weaker than the 6.7819 market estimate, signaling a potential shift in yuan policy.
S&P 500 erases gains after CPI relief fades, gold breaks down
Wall Street's relief rally from in-line CPI data fizzled as Trump threatened Iran and tech stocks slumped, dragging the S&P 500 into a four-day losing streak and sending gold below key support.
Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25%, Cites Middle East Conflict and Tariff Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25%, citing the prolonged Middle East conflict and elevated US tariff uncertainty as key risks to growth and inflation.
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