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Hormuz ship incident unrelated to regional conflict - Frontline
Hormuz ship incident unrelated to regional conflict - Frontline
Update on earlier reports of three ships on fire in the Gulf of Oman
NZD/USD clings to gains around 0.6065-0.6070, remains close to YTD peak ahead of US Retail Sales
NZD/USD clings to gains around 0.6065-0.6070, remains close to YTD peak ahead of US Retail Sales
The NZD/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers near the 0.6045 area on Tuesday and stalls the previous day's late pullback from its highest level since October 2024.
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US futures dip lower as all eyes stay on the Middle East for now
US futures dip lower as all eyes stay on the Middle East for now
S&P 500 futures at the lows, down by 0.7% on the day
EUR/USD oscillates without a clear bias with US Retail Sales on focus
EUR/USD oscillates without a clear bias with US Retail Sales on focus
The EUR/USD pair is showing marginal gains but remains within the previous days' range near the 1.1550 level on Tuesday.
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European equities hold lower at the open today
European equities hold lower at the open today
Stocks in a more cautious mood awaiting what Trump has up his sleeve
EUR/GBP extends the rally above 0.8500 ahead of ZEW Economic Sentiment Surveys
EUR/GBP extends the rally above 0.8500 ahead of ZEW Economic Sentiment Surveys
The EUR/GBP cross extends its upside to near 0.8520 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as traders expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to pause its easing cycle to assess the impact of new US tariffs.
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BoJ's Ueda: Will respond nimbly in case of rapid rise in long-term interest rates
BoJ's Ueda: Will respond nimbly in case of rapid rise in long-term interest rates
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference on Tuesday, explaining the Bank’s decision to hold the interest rate at 0.5% for the third straight meeting.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The US retail sales report is the main highlight
market overview
FX option expiries for Jun 17 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 17 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time vi a DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF weakens below 0.8150 ahead of US Retail Sales release
USD/CHF weakens below 0.8150 ahead of US Retail Sales release
The USD/CHF pair softens to around 0.8135 during the early European session on Tuesday. The persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East provide some support to the Swiss Franc (CHF) against the US Dollar (USD). Traders brace for the US Retail Sales data for May, which is due later on Tuesday. 
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Israeli military says it has identified missiles launched from Iran towards them
Israeli military says it has identified missiles launched from Iran towards them
The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth day despite world calls for negotiation and de-escalation. The Israeli military said on Tuesday that they identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.
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Eurostoxx futures -0.6% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.6% in early European trading
A slide back after the gains from yesterday
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 Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $70.58 per barrel, up from Monday’s close at $70.06.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Sees more downside towards 1.3400
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Sees more downside towards 1.3400
The USD/CAD pair wobbles inside Monday’s trading range around 1.3575 during the early European trading session on Tuesday. The Loonie pair trades sideways as investors await the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement on Wednesday.
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US President Donald Trump says leaving G7 summit early has nothing to do with Iran-Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump says leaving G7 summit early has nothing to do with Iran-Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump's decision to leave the G-7 conference in Canada was reportedly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising questions about potential US involvement. However, Trump said that the reason why he went back to Washington D.C. is much bigger than that.
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EUR/USD treads water above 1.1550, receives support from ECB-Fed policy divergence
EUR/USD treads water above 1.1550, receives support from ECB-Fed policy divergence
EUR/USD holds ground for the second successive session, trading around 1.1560 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair maintains its position near 1.1631, the highest since October 2021, reached on June 12.
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GBP/JPY retreats from five-month high near 197.00 after BoJ’s policy decision
GBP/JPY retreats from five-month high near 197.00 after BoJ’s policy decision
The GBP/JPY pair falls back to near 196.15 during late Asian trading hours on Tuesday after posting a fresh five-month high around 196.85 earlier in the day.
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USD/INR refreshes three week high as Indian Rupee slumps amid Israel-Iran war
USD/INR refreshes three week high as Indian Rupee slumps amid Israel-Iran war
The Indian Rupee (INR) refreshes three-week low 86.30 against the US Dollar (USD) during European trading hours on Tuesday.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bearish bias remains unchanged near 98.00
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bearish bias remains unchanged near 98.00
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, trades with mild losses near 98.10 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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GBP/USD holds steady above mid-1.3500s ahead of UK CPI, Fed/BoE policy meetings
GBP/USD holds steady above mid-1.3500s ahead of UK CPI, Fed/BoE policy meetings
The GBP/USD pair lacks any firm intraday directional bias and oscillates in a narrow trading band, above mid-1.3500s during the Asian session on Tuesday.
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EU reportedly refuses economic dialogue with China amid lack of trade progress
EU reportedly refuses economic dialogue with China amid lack of trade progress
The FT reports, citing four people familiar with the matter
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades below mid-$36.00s; bullish potential seems intact
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades below mid-$36.00s; bullish potential seems intact
Silver (XAG/USD) extends its sideways consolidative price move for the third consecutive day and trades below mid-$36.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday.
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Gold price flat lines below $3,400 as traders seem reluctant ahead of the critical FOMC meeting
Gold price flat lines below $3,400 as traders seem reluctant ahead of the critical FOMC meeting
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its intraday directionless price move and remains below the $3,400 mark through the first half of the European session on Tuesday.
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US reportedly weighed key tech restrictions on China if London talks broke down
US reportedly weighed key tech restrictions on China if London talks broke down
Wall St Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter
Politics
G7 statement says Iran can never have a nuclear weapon - AFP
G7 statement says Iran can never have a nuclear weapon - AFP
G7 leaders attending a summit in Canada issue a joint statement calling for “de-escalation” on Iran. The G7 statement said that members have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
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AUD/JPY pares gains near 94.50 as BOJ holds rates steady
AUD/JPY pares gains near 94.50 as BOJ holds rates steady
The AUD/JPY cross trims gains near 94.50 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decision. Investors will closely monitor the BoJ Press Conference later on Tuesday. 
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EUR/JPY holds position near 167.50 after BoJ interest rate decision
EUR/JPY holds position near 167.50 after BoJ interest rate decision
EUR/JPY continues its winning streak that began on June 5, trading around 167.40 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair has marked 167.59, the highest since July 2024.
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We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon - G7 statement
We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon - G7 statement
G7 leaders issue a statement on recent developments between Iran and Israel
Politics
NZD/USD remains steady near 0.6050 following Food Price Index data
NZD/USD remains steady near 0.6050 following Food Price Index data
NZD/USD extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 0.6060 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. However, the pair moved little after the Food Price Index data was released by Statistics New Zealand.
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Trump is proposing talks with Iran this week on nuclear deal, ceasefire
Trump is proposing talks with Iran this week on nuclear deal, ceasefire
Axios reporting Trump's admin wants to meet with Iran this week
Oil
Politics
More details coming in on the 3 ships on fire in the Gulf of Oman near strait of Hormuz
More details coming in on the 3 ships on fire in the Gulf of Oman near strait of Hormuz
Reportedly on fire at the Khor Fakkan anchorage near Fujairah, off the coast of the UAE.
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump warns Iran, and then exits G7 a day early
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump warns Iran, and then exits G7 a day early
Forex news for Asian trading on Jun 17, 2025
Session wrap
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Japanese Yen retains its neutral bias amid mixed BoJ rate hike cues, rising geopolitical tensions
Japanese Yen retains its neutral bias amid mixed BoJ rate hike cues, rising geopolitical tensions
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends the intraday sideways consolidative price move and trades flat against its American counterpart as the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) post-meeting press conference gets underway.
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Australian Dollar advances as US Dollar loses ground ahead of Retail Sales
Australian Dollar advances as US Dollar loses ground ahead of Retail Sales
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday. However, the AUD/USD pair faced challenges as traders adopted caution amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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SEO
WTI extends upside above $70.50 ahead of US Retail Sales release
WTI extends upside above $70.50 ahead of US Retail Sales release
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $70.60 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI price edges higher amid persistent geopolitical risk in the Middle East.
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