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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
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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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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
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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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WTI extends upside above $72.00 as Israel-Iran conflict deepens
WTI extends upside above $72.00 as Israel-Iran conflict deepens
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $72.15 during the Asian trading hours on Monday.
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Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missile launches from Iran
Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missile launches from Iran
Iran fired multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward Israel. Impacts are expected within the next few minutes.
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EUR/USD remains subdued near 1.1550 due to rising Israel-Iran tensions
EUR/USD remains subdued near 1.1550 due to rising Israel-Iran tensions
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.1540 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground amid rising safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1789 vs. 7.1772 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1789 vs. 7.1772 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1789 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1772 and 7.1854 Reuters estimate.
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Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran
Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran
Multiple launches from Isfahan and other areas in Iran
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BoJ to consider halving JGB taper pace from 2026
BoJ to consider halving JGB taper pace from 2026
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is considering reducing the pace of its Japanese government bond (JGB) tapering by half, beginning in April 2026, per the Japan News. 
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GBP/USD consolidates around mid-1.3500s ahead of this week’s key data/central bank event risks
GBP/USD consolidates around mid-1.3500s ahead of this week’s key data/central bank event risks
The GBP/USD pair remains on the defensive below a three-year top touched on Friday, though it lacks bearish conviction and oscillates in a narrow band around mid-1.3500s during the Asian session.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs to near $3,450 amid Israel-Iran conflict
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs to near $3,450 amid Israel-Iran conflict
The Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some buyers to near $3,445 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal rises to over a one-month high due to escalating Middle East tensions and rising bets of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut. 
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New Zealand surveyed economists expect turnaround to slightly better growth in year ahead
New Zealand surveyed economists expect turnaround to slightly better growth in year ahead
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) survey of economists, the latest Consensus Forecasts.
ICYMI - New bank loans in China rose less than expected in May
ICYMI - New bank loans in China rose less than expected in May
Heightening expectations for further People's Bank of China rate cuts ahead
Iran tells Qatar, Oman it won’t negotiate with US ‘while under attack’
Iran tells Qatar, Oman it won’t negotiate with US ‘while under attack’
The Times of Israel reported on Sunday that Iran informed mediators Qatar and Oman that Tehran "will not negotiate while under attack," according to an official briefed on the negotiations, as Israel and Iran exchanged huge strikes.
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AUD/USD extends downside below 0.6500 amid geopolitical risks
AUD/USD extends downside below 0.6500 amid geopolitical risks
The AUD/USD pair weakens to 0.6485 during the early Asian session on Monday. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following an Israeli attack on Iran provide some support to the US Dollar (USD).
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Asking prices for UK homes show biggest June fall since 2011
Asking prices for UK homes show biggest June fall since 2011
Fallen by the most in 14 years for this time of year
Israel and Iran resume missile strikes as conflict escalates
Israel and Iran resume missile strikes as conflict escalates
Iran launched a fresh attack on Israel late Sunday, with an explosion seen in the coastal city of Haifa. Israel began further attacks on military targets in Iran, despite international calls for diplomacy and de-escalation, per CNN.  
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New Zealand’s Services PMI for May remains in deep contraction at 44.0 vs. prior 48.1
New Zealand’s Services PMI for May remains in deep contraction at 44.0 vs. prior 48.1
BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) + PMI are "consistent with the economy returning to recession"
USD/JPY has risen above 144.50
USD/JPY has risen above 144.50
Flow out of yen continues to open the new week
US President Donald Trump says US will continue to support Israel
US President Donald Trump says US will continue to support Israel
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States will continue to support Israel, adding that he hopes there will be a deal between Iran and Israel but they have to fight it out. 
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