Indonesia hikes rates to defend rupiah; yen nears 160 as BoJ rate hike priced in; XRP outperforms amid macro headwinds.
The yen tests 160 per dollar, prompting Japanese warnings. Strong US jobs data and Gulf tensions boost the dollar.
Strong May jobs report pushes odds of Fed rate hike to 70%, sending Treasury yields higher and weighing on stocks.
Friday's nonfarm payrolls report will be crucial for the dollar's direction amid Middle East tensions and Fed rate uncertainty.
HSBC's forex chief sees a pivotal moment for the dollar as geopolitical relief fades and economic data & Fed policy become key drivers.
New Zealand dollar jumps 0.4% after RBNZ hawkish signal, outperforming G10 peers as carry trades adjust to shifting rate differentials.
The dollar strengthened against the offshore yuan on May 26, as renewed US strikes on Iran dampened optimism for a Strait of Hormuz deal, boosting safe-haven demand.
The Swiss franc gained 0.29% against the dollar as renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dampened ceasefire hopes, boosting safe-haven demand.
The Australian dollar fell 0.1% as renewed US-Iran hostilities dampened risk appetite, with the dollar firming on safe-haven demand.
The Australian dollar tumbled after unemployment rose unexpectedly to its highest since 2021, dimming rate hike prospects and widening the divergence with a resilient USD.
BOJ hawkish comments push yen away from 160 trigger level, but inflation and geopolitical risks keep intervention speculation alive.
India raises gold import tariffs to 15% while leading global crypto adoption. Analysis of the contrasting policies and their impact on forex reserves.
EUR/GBP holds near 0.86 as European stocks dip on Iran oil supply fears. Analysis of cross-rate dynamics and market implications.
Middle East conflict shifts rate cut expectations, with markets now pricing no cuts in 2026. Original analysis on inflation risks and RBA implications.
The New Zealand dollar slipped 0.07% to $0.5959 as fading Middle East peace hopes boosted the US dollar. Analysts see further downside risk.
Goldman Sachs analysts argue CNY strength is fundamental and long-lasting, not just a summit catalyst, while also lifting Kospi forecasts on semiconductor optimism.
The dollar rose to 157.11 yen as UK political crisis deepens, with Labour lawmakers calling for Starmer's resignation. Analysis of market implications.
The dollar eased amid US-Iran deal hopes, while yen intervention speculation resurfaces after a sudden move lower against the yen.
Japan's yen jumps to two-month high amid intervention fears, while Solana's Pacific Backbone expands across Asia including Japan.
Japan warns against speculative yen moves at ADB meeting in Uzbekistan; dollar eases on US-Iran deal hopes.