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New Zealand consumer confidence plunges to lowest since 2023
New Zealand consumer confidence dropped sharply to 80.4 in Q2 from 94.7, the lowest since 2023, adding pressure on the RBNZ as it weighs further rate hikes against a weakening economy.
Oil extends slide ahead of FOMC decision, API reports large drawdown
Oil prices fell another $4 on Tuesday ahead of the FOMC decision, with API data showing a large drawdown in inventories, while cross-asset reaction remained muted.
Fed Preview: Warsh Faces Early Test as Market Braces for Hawkish or Dovish Surprise
New Fed Chair Warsh faces his first press conference amid 4% inflation, with markets bracing for either a hawkish dollar rally or a dovish repricing of rate-cut expectations.
US Import Prices Surge 1.9% in May, Double Expectations
US import prices rose 1.9% in May, nearly double the 1.0% forecast, driven by a 12.5% surge in fuel costs, reinforcing inflation concerns ahead of the FOMC decision.
USD flat vs EUR, JPY, GBP as BOJ hikes rates to 1.0%
The US dollar traded in narrow ranges against major peers on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan's 25-bps rate hike to 1.0% failed to spark broad volatility.
China signs 26 financial institutions to digital yuan cross-border platform
China's digital yuan operation centre signed direct participant agreements with 26 financial institutions in Shanghai to expand low-cost cross-border payments and promote global adoption of the Chinese currency.
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.
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