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GBP/USD tumbles as markets pivot into safe havens on rising Middle East tensions
GBP/USD tumbles as markets pivot into safe havens on rising Middle East tensions
GBP/USD plummeted over 1.2% on Tuesday, backsliding through near-term congestion and popping out the other side near the 1.3400 handle after global investors were knocked off their pre-seeded hopes that the Israel-Iran altercation would find a quick and peaceful resolution.
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USD/CAD strengthens to near 1.3700 amid geopolitical risks
USD/CAD strengthens to near 1.3700 amid geopolitical risks
The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory near 1.3690 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) attracts some buyers amid escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran.
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Netanyahu and Trump held a phone call a few minutes ago
Netanyahu and Trump held a phone call a few minutes ago
Speculation is rife that Trump is about to join with Israel in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles at 94.00, drops as Middle East fears dent risk appetite
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles at 94.00, drops as Middle East fears dent risk appetite
The AUD/JPY reversed its course on Tuesday after posting solid gains on Monday of over 0.98% amid an improvement in market players' mood despite increasing tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict.
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New Zealand consumer confidence inches higher, but remains subdued
New Zealand consumer confidence inches higher, but remains subdued
New Zealand consumer sentiment ticked up in the June quarter, remains deeply pessimistic
Reports that Trump is to give a "major address" soon
Reports that Trump is to give a "major address" soon
This amidst speculation swirling that the US will imminently join Israel in the war on Iran
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Jun: US deciding on joining fight against Iran.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Jun: US deciding on joining fight against Iran.
Forex news for North American trading on Jun 17, 2025
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Forex Today: US Dollar rallies as war drums beat louder in the Middle East
Forex Today: US Dollar rallies as war drums beat louder in the Middle East
The US Dollar (USD) remained bid on Tuesday amid an escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, which boosted the Greenback due to its haven appeal.
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Oil: private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw much larger than expected
Oil: private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw much larger than expected
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
 EUR/USD crashes through 1.15 as Trump turns up heat on Iran
EUR/USD crashes through 1.15 as Trump turns up heat on Iran
The EUR/USD pair is collapsing by over 0.60% as the US Dollar (USD) remains bid due to its safe-haven status amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran, which appears to be broadening as the White House considers its involvement.
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Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - Japan trade data
Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - Japan trade data
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 18 June 2025
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Canadian Dollar snaps win streak as Greenback bids return to the fold
Canadian Dollar snaps win streak as Greenback bids return to the fold
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) shed weight against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, tumbling around one-half of one percent as risk aversion grips investors and send them piling back into the safe haven Greenback.
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BofA: June FOMC unlikely to reverse USD weakness, even If dot plot turns hawkish
BofA: June FOMC unlikely to reverse USD weakness, even If dot plot turns hawkish
BofA predicts short-lived USD bounce even with hawkish FOMC; structural vulnerabilities limit upside potential
Panic takes over amid market talks of a US strike on Iran
Panic takes over amid market talks of a US strike on Iran
Markets enter panic mode on headlines indicating United States (US) President Donald Trump has become more inclined to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, according to senior White House officials, as cited by Fox News.
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EUR/USD slides below 1.1500 as Trump’s Iran comments lift the US Dollar
EUR/USD slides below 1.1500 as Trump’s Iran comments lift the US Dollar
EUR/USD slipped below the key 1.1500 level on Monday, retreating from recent highs as geopolitical risks drove demand for the US Dollar. 
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound-Yen pares gains, eyes trendline support with Fed rate call in focus
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Pound-Yen pares gains, eyes trendline support with Fed rate call in focus
The British Pound (GBP) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Tuesday, slipping lower as a resilient US Dollar (USD) and a steady Yen weigh on the Pound’s appeal.
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WTI Crude Oil prices lurch higher again as Trump barrels into Israel-Iran conflict
WTI Crude Oil prices lurch higher again as Trump barrels into Israel-Iran conflict
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices rose back into near-term highs on Tuesday, pushed higher by continued escalations in the Israel-Iran conflict.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average backslides on Middle East tensions
Dow Jones Industrial Average backslides on Middle East tensions
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) lost some ground on Tuesday, declining below 42,500 as equity markets roil beneath the weight of the burgeoning Israel-Iran conflict.
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EUR/JPY retreats from YTD high as ECB and BoJ adopt a cautious tone
EUR/JPY retreats from YTD high as ECB and BoJ adopt a cautious tone
The Euro (EUR) is pulling back against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Tuesday after hitting a year-to-date high and its strongest level since July. 
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD remains afloat as fears mount
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD remains afloat as fears mount
Spot Gold set a weekly low of $3,366.25 on Tuesday, bouncing from the level yet in the American session.
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US President Donald Trump: We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran
US President Donald Trump: We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran
United States (US) President Donald Trump is on the wires claiming the US has control of the skies over Iran through his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump declared, "Our patience is wearing thin," while adding he does not want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers.
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USD/JPY firms as BoJ holds rates, Fed decision eyed
USD/JPY firms as BoJ holds rates, Fed decision eyed
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is weakening against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, as the Greenback remained firm amid lingering Middle East tensions and the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) status quo policy stance.
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AUD/USD tests support as focus shifts to  Fed decision and RBA policy paths
AUD/USD tests support as focus shifts to Fed decision and RBA policy paths
The pair is falling back toward 0.6500 on Tuesday as traders digest mixed US Retail Sales data, monitor rising geopolitical tensions, and prepare for Wednesday's Federal Reserve (Fed) policy decision and Summary of Economic Projections.
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Atlanta Fed Q2 GDPNow +3.5% vs 3.8% prior
Atlanta Fed Q2 GDPNow +3.5% vs 3.8% prior
The latest tracking estimate edges lower