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FX option expiries for Jun 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time vi a DTCC can be found below.
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Market Outlook for the week of June 16th - 20th
Market Outlook for the week of June 16th - 20th
Highlights of the week include monetary policy announcements from the BoJ, FOMC, SNB and BoE
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US Dollar Index holds steady above 98.00 on heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions
US Dollar Index holds steady above 98.00 on heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, trades on a flat note near 98.15 during the early European session on Monday.
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Atkins Installs New Team, Adds Four Industry Veterans as SEC Undergoes Major Restructuring
Atkins Installs New Team, Adds Four Industry Veterans as SEC Undergoes Major Restructuring
News Discussion Forum
By Finance Magnates
Atkins Installs New Team, Adds Four Industry Veterans as SEC Undergoes Major Restructuring
The Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) made a sweeping set of leadership appointments Friday, installing four new senior officials as Chairman Paul Atkins continues reshaping the agency's t...
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Gold Technical Analysis – Pullback in safe haven flows
Gold Technical Analysis – Pullback in safe haven flows
Gold is pulling back from the recent highs as safe haven flows recede
Collapsed Investment Schemes Leave 600 Australians $160M Poorer, ASIC Seeks Emergency Receivers
Collapsed Investment Schemes Leave 600 Australians $160M Poorer, ASIC Seeks Emergency Receivers
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By Finance Magnates
Collapsed Investment Schemes Leave 600 Australians $160M Poorer, ASIC Seeks Emergency Receivers
Australia's market watchdog has asked the Federal Court to appoint receivers to Australian Fiduciaries Limited and 30 related companies after the collapse of investment schemes that attracted...
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Vietnam Legally Defines Crypto in Newly Approved Legislation
Vietnam Legally Defines Crypto in Newly Approved Legislation
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By Finance Magnates
Vietnam Legally Defines Crypto in Newly Approved Legislation
Vietnam is the latest country to officially recognise digital assets, with its new Law on Digital Technology Industry, approved on 14 June 2025.
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Switzerland May producer and import prices -0.5% vs +0.1% m/m prior
Switzerland May producer and import prices -0.5% vs +0.1% m/m prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 16 June 2025
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Monday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $71.80 per barrel, up from Friday’s close at $71.61.
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Key upside barrier emerges near 166.50
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Key upside barrier emerges near 166.50
The EUR/JPY cross extends its upside to around 166.50 during the early European trading hours on Monday. A generally positive tone around the equity markets weighs on the safe-haven currency like the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
Nothing on the agenda today with focus remaining on Middle East headlines
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Eurostoxx futures flat in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures flat in early European trading
A tentative mood as investors slowly embrace the tensions between Iran and Israel
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Treads water above 1.3550, nine-day EMA
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Treads water above 1.3550, nine-day EMA
The GBP/USD pair has recovered its daily losses, trading around 1.3570 during the Asian hours on Monday. The bullish bias may weaken as the daily chart’s technical analysis indicates that the pair is hovering around the ascending channel pattern.
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USD/TWD remains depressed below mid-29.00s amid easing trade tensions
USD/TWD remains depressed below mid-29.00s amid easing trade tensions
The USD/TWD pair continues with its struggle to attract any meaningful buyers and trades with a mild negative bias below the 29.50 area during the Asian session on Monday. Spot prices remain close to over a one-month low touched last Friday and seem unaffected by a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick.
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GBP/JPY struggles to break above 196.00 ahead of BoJ-BoE monetary policy
GBP/JPY struggles to break above 196.00 ahead of BoJ-BoE monetary policy
The GBP/JPY pair struggles to extend its upside above 196.00 from the last three trading sessions. During Asian trading hours on Monday, the cross has faced pressure near 196.00 again and has ticked down to near 195.50.
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US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved
US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved
The renewed US-China trade truce struck in London left a key area of export restrictions tied to national security untouched, an unresolved conflict that threatens a more comprehensive deal, per Reuters.
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US reportedly pushes Vietnam to reduce reliance on Chinese tech in tariff talks
US reportedly pushes Vietnam to reduce reliance on Chinese tech in tariff talks
Reuters reports, citing three people briefed on the matter
ECB's de Guindos: EUR/USD exchange rate at 1.15 is no big obstacle on inflation target
ECB's de Guindos: EUR/USD exchange rate at 1.15 is no big obstacle on inflation target
European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday that the exchange rate of EUR/USD at 1.15 is no big obstacle on the inflation target. 
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Ascending channel favors bulls ahead of the key central bank event risk
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Ascending channel favors bulls ahead of the key central bank event risk
The EUR/USD pair trades with a mild negative bias below mid-1.1500s through the Asian session on Monday amid a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick, though it lacks bearish conviction.
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USD/INR ticks down while firm Oil prices, foreign outflows continue to batter Indian Rupee
USD/INR ticks down while firm Oil prices, foreign outflows continue to batter Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee (INR) surrenders early losses after posting a fresh two-month low near 86.20 against the US Dollar (USD) and ticks up to near 86.00 during European trading hours on Monday.
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Israel-Hamas Ceasfire, Anyone?
Israel-Hamas Ceasfire, Anyone?
Israel has submitted a revised proposal in hostage negotiations with Hamas. It may be the real thing this time (stay tuned). Any confirmed progress or ceasefire implementation would likely impact risk-sensitive assets.
USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8100 on renewed US Dollar demand
USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8100 on renewed US Dollar demand
The USD/CHF pair gathers strength to around 0.8125 during the early European session on Monday, bolstered by the rebound in the US Dollar (USD). Investors await the Swiss May Producer and Import Prices and SECO Economic Forecasts, which will be published later on Monday. 
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US embassy in Israel to remain closed today following Iran strikes
US embassy in Israel to remain closed today following Iran strikes
As per the statement by the US embassy in Jerusalem
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Gold price sticks to intraday losses amid receding safe-haven demand; holds above $3,400
Gold price sticks to intraday losses amid receding safe-haven demand; holds above $3,400
Gold price (XAU/USD) sticks to intraday losses through the first half of the European session and now seems to have snapped a three-day winning streak to a nearly two-month peak touched earlier this Monday.
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USD/CAD rebounds to near 1.3600 as Oil prices correct downwards, G7 Summit eyed
USD/CAD rebounds to near 1.3600 as Oil prices correct downwards, G7 Summit eyed
USD/CAD is trading around 1.3600 during the Asian hours on Monday after rebounding from eight-month low of 1.3566, which was recorded on June 13. The pair gains ground as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) faces challenges due to a decline in the crude Oil prices.
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Banks Go Digital-First: The New Standard for 2025
Banks Go Digital-First: The New Standard for 2025
News Discussion Forum
By Finance Magnates
Banks Go Digital-First: The New Standard for 2025
Banking is no longer just about managing money—it’s about delivering digital experiences that are seamless, secure, and deeply personalised.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD drifts lower below $36.50 on rising Middle East tensions
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD drifts lower below $36.50 on rising Middle East tensions
The Silver price (XAG/USD) edges lower to around $36.20 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The recovery in the Greenback weighs on the USD-denominated commodity price. However, the potential downside seems limited amid the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Iran-Israel exchange of missile salvos ongoing
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Iran-Israel exchange of missile salvos ongoing
Forex news for Asian trading on Monday, June 16, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
NZD/USD remains above 0.6000, moves little after China’s economic data release
NZD/USD remains above 0.6000, moves little after China’s economic data release
NZD/USD holds gains following the release of mixed economic data from China, trading around 0.6020 during the Asian hours on Monday. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that China’s Retail Sales rose 6.4% year-over-year in May, surpassing the 5.0% expected and April’s 5.1% increase.
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Japanese Yen remains on the back foot amid receding safe-haven demand; downside seems limited
Japanese Yen remains on the back foot amid receding safe-haven demand; downside seems limited
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the back foot against its American counterpart for the second straight day on Monday amid expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) might forego another interest rate hike this year.
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China refuses to approve exports of specific rare earth metals used in US weapon systems
China refuses to approve exports of specific rare earth metals used in US weapon systems
The question of military-use rare earth exports is unresolved
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NBS: In H1 2025, China’s economy is expected to have remained generally stable
NBS: In H1 2025, China’s economy is expected to have remained generally stable
Following the release of the top-tier China’s May activity data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expressed its outlook on the economy during its press conference on Monday.
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China stats spokesperson: Economic recovery foundation needs trengthening
China stats spokesperson: Economic recovery foundation needs trengthening
China National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesperson
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Australian Dollar rises as US Dollar struggles due to possible Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Australian Dollar rises as US Dollar struggles due to possible Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the US Dollar (USD) as the risk sentiment improves, driven by Israel's revised proposal in hostage negotiations with Hamas, which could lead to a temporary ceasefire.
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China’s May Retail Sales rise 6.4%, Industrial Production up 5.8%
China’s May Retail Sales rise 6.4%, Industrial Production up 5.8%
China’s May Retail Sales rose 6.4% year-over-year (YoY) vs. 5.0% expected and 5.1% in April, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.
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China Industrial Output May 2025 +5.8% y/y (expected 5.9%, prior +6.1%)
China Industrial Output May 2025 +5.8% y/y (expected 5.9%, prior +6.1%)
Chinese retail sales and investment data published also
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