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FX Option Expiries for 5 June 10am New York Cut
Key FX option expiries for June 5 include layered strikes in EUR/USD from 1.1575 to 1.1650, with the 1.1600 level likely to reinforce range-bound price action ahead of US jobs data and other events.
Drone attack on Oman rattles Asian FX, South Korean won hits 17-year low
A drone attack on Oman escalated geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, driving risk-off flows that pushed the South Korean won to its weakest level since March 2009 and weighed on Asian currencies broadly.
PBOC Resumes Liquidity Injections After Two-Day Pause, Weekly Net Withdrawal Largest in Three Months
China's central bank resumed daily liquidity operations on Friday after a two-day pause, but engineered a net withdrawal of 682.7 billion yuan for the week, the largest in three months, as it pushes idle bank cash into the broader economy.
Japan renews yen intervention threat as reserves fall by record amount
Japan's finance minister warned of decisive action against excessive yen volatility as the currency tested 160 per dollar, while a record drop in May foreign reserves suggests possible intervention.
Asia Economic Calendar: Japan Data Due Friday, June 5
Japan releases economic data on Friday, June 5, but the figures are expected to have limited impact on the yen and broader markets.
USDCAD corrects toward support as upside run stalls
USDCAD pulls back from recent highs as geopolitical tensions and rate differentials continue to support the greenback, with traders eyeing key support levels for a potential resumption of the uptrend.
Trump lifts mood but tech shares under pressure
President Trump's renewed optimism on a Ukraine deal lifts European equities and Dow futures, but tech shares face selling pressure while the dollar weakens broadly.
USD slides against EUR, JPY, GBP as North American session opens
The US dollar weakened against the euro, yen, and pound at the start of North American trading, with EURUSD reclaiming key moving averages.
Switch Markets Launches All-in-One Trading Solution for Modern Traders
Switch Markets has launched an all-in-one trading platform combining professional-grade automation with a beginner-friendly interface, aiming to eliminate the trade-off between advanced tools and accessibility for forex and CFD traders.
Euro area retail sales fall in April, challenging outlook ahead
Euro area retail sales fell in April, driven by a drop in non-food and fuel sales, challenging the economic outlook after a strong March revision.
Indian Rupee Slides as US-Iran Tensions and Oil Prices Weigh
The Indian rupee gave back recent gains as renewed US-Iran hostilities and higher crude oil prices undermined the currency's outlook.
FX Option Expiries for June 4: EUR/USD 1.1600 in Focus
Key FX option expiries for the 10 am New York cut on June 4 include a large EUR/USD block at 1.1600, which may reinforce support as risk sentiment shifts.
SocGen sees persistent yen weakness amid intervention doubts
Societe Generale argues that the Japanese yen's weakness will persist as neither rate trends nor growth prospects support a sustained recovery, despite intervention threats from the Ministry of Finance.
Dollar firms as war angst creeps in, USD/JPY tests 160
The dollar strengthened broadly on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions escalated, pushing USD/JPY above 160 and raising intervention risks, while oil surged on fading hopes of a US-Iran deal.
Inflation squeezes US families, widens K-shaped economy gap
The Fed's Beige Book shows lower- and middle-income US consumers are cutting spending due to persistent inflation, reinforcing a K-shaped recovery that benefits higher earners while pressuring the broader economy and potentially influencing Fed policy.
Memory chipmakers Micron and SK Hynix surge past $1 trillion market cap
Micron and SK Hynix have each surpassed $1 trillion in market capitalization, driven by surging demand for AI memory chips, highlighting the semiconductor sector's growing weight in global equity markets.
Tim Draper uses AI to screen million-dollar ideas — you can too for stock picks
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper says AI has boosted his productivity by 75%, using it to screen startup pitches and identify promising companies, a method retail traders can adapt for stock selection.
SNB's Schlegel says medium-term inflation pressure unchanged
SNB Chairman Schlegel said medium-term inflation pressure in Switzerland remains basically unchanged despite near-term risks from higher energy prices, reinforcing expectations for stable monetary policy.
Spain services sector returns to growth in May but price pressures persist
Spain's services sector returned to growth in May, supported by a marginal increase in new business, but input cost pressures remained acute, signaling persistent inflation concerns.
UBS report shows rising concern over US dollar exposure among family offices
The 2026 UBS Global Family Office Report reveals that nearly 30% of family offices have reduced or are considering reducing exposure to dollar-denominated assets amid geopolitical tensions and rising US public debt.
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