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FX option expiries for Jun 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 18 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time vi a DTCC can be found below.
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ICYMI: Japan prime minister Ishiba reaffirms protecting national interests in trade talks
ICYMI: Japan prime minister Ishiba reaffirms protecting national interests in trade talks
Ishiba says Japan will not rush into a trade deal with the US
Politics
USD/CAD maintains position above 1.3650 as traders adopt caution ahead of Fed decision
USD/CAD maintains position above 1.3650 as traders adopt caution ahead of Fed decision
USD/CAD edges lower after losing over 0.5% in the previous session, trading around 1.3660 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair holds losses as the US Dollar (USD) loses ground ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision due later in the day.
USDCAD
Macroeconomics
Majors
Canada
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 Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold
Commodities
Metals
India
Gold price flat lines below $3,400; looks to Fed for some meaningful impetus
Gold price flat lines below $3,400; looks to Fed for some meaningful impetus
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its sideways consolidative price move for the second consecutive day and remains below the $3,400 mark through the Asian session on Wednesday.
Gold
Commodities
Fed
TradeWar
SEO
EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.1500 ahead of Fed rate decision
EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.1500 ahead of Fed rate decision
The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to around 1.1500 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. A slew of downbeat US economic data weigh on the Greenback. However, escalating Israel-Iran tensions might cap the upside for the major pair.
EURUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
GBP/USD rebounds toward 1.3450 after losing over 1% in previous session, UK CPI eyed
GBP/USD rebounds toward 1.3450 after losing over 1% in previous session, UK CPI eyed
GBP/USD edges higher after registering over 1% losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3440 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. Traders will focus on the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May, scheduled to be released later in the day.
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Macroeconomics
Majors
UnitedKingdom
BOE
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD softens a little as risk appetite steadies
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD softens a little as risk appetite steadies
Forex news for Asian trading on Jun 18, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds steady above $37.00 as bulls pause for a breather
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds steady above $37.00 as bulls pause for a breather
Silver (XAG/USD) is seen consolidating the previous day's strong gains to its highest level since February 2012 and oscillating in a narrow range during the Asian session on Wednesday.
Silver
Commodities
Technical Analysis
XAGUSD
US Dollar Index holds position near 98.50 ahead of Fed policy decision
US Dollar Index holds position near 98.50 ahead of Fed policy decision
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is retracing its recent gains and trading around 98.70 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Macroeconomics
Fed
DollarIndex
UnitedStates
Majors
Chinese officials says consumption has become China’s biggest growth engine
Chinese officials says consumption has become China’s biggest growth engine
China has become the largest consumer of cars, mobile phones, and home Appliances
China
Japanese Yen recovers slightly against a weaker USD as traders await Fed rate decision
Japanese Yen recovers slightly against a weaker USD as traders await Fed rate decision
The Japanese Yen (JPY) rebounds against a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) following an Asian session downtick closer to the monthly low and for now, seems to have snapped a three-day losing streak.
USDJPY
BOJ
TradeWar
Fed
SEO
USD/INR attracts some buyers on rising crude oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions
USD/INR attracts some buyers on rising crude oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions
The Indian Rupee (INR) edges lower to near the weakest level in more than two months on Wednesday. The Indian currency remains under selling pressure, falling alongside most Asian peers as crude oil prices surged on rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
USDINR
Macroeconomics
India
EmergingMarkets
SEO
Australian Dollar advances as US Dollar edges lower, Fed decision awaited
Australian Dollar advances as US Dollar edges lower, Fed decision awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after registering more than 0.50% losses in the previous session. However, the AUD/USD pair struggled due to dampened risk appetite amid escalating Middle East tensions.
AUDUSD
Macroeconomics
Majors
Australia
PBOC Governor Pan: Will improve monetary policy tool box
PBOC Governor Pan: Will improve monetary policy tool box
People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Wednesday, they “will improve monetary policy tool box.”
PBOC
CentralBanks
AUDUSD
InterestRate
China
Japan's Ishiba: Cash handout is quickest and most effective way to help with high prices
Japan's Ishiba: Cash handout is quickest and most effective way to help with high prices
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday that the cash handout is the quickest and most effective way to help low-income households cope with high prices. 
Japan
Macroeconomics
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1761 vs. 7.1746 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1761 vs. 7.1746 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1761 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1746 and 7.2027 Reuters estimate.
USDCNY
PBOC
CentralBanks
Currencies
NZD/USD gathers strength above 0.6000, Fed rate decision in focus
NZD/USD gathers strength above 0.6000, Fed rate decision in focus
The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.6025 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges higher against the Greenback amid reduced rate cut expectations from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).
NZDUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
RBNZ
US plans to ease capital rule limiting bank treasury trades
US plans to ease capital rule limiting bank treasury trades
Capital requirement for bank holding companies could be reduced
Bonds
Japanese Exports for May 2025 -1.7% y/y vs. expected -3.8%
Japanese Exports for May 2025 -1.7% y/y vs. expected -3.8%
Japanese trade data, also machine orders data
WTI climbs above $73.50 as Trump urges Iran’s unconditional surrender
WTI climbs above $73.50 as Trump urges Iran’s unconditional surrender
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $73.55 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The WTI price extends the rally as the Middle East tensions escalate and the likelihood of the United States (US)  involving the conflict increases.
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WTI
Commodities
Macroeconomics
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.
GBPUSD
Fed
CentralBanks
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.
Majors
USDCAD
Macroeconomics
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
Oil
Politics
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.
AUDJPY
Technical Analysis
Crosses
Currencies
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
Oil
Politics
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
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
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.
DollarIndex
Currencies
RiskAversion
MiddleEast
TradeWar
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.
EURUSD
Majors
Currencies
Technical Analysis
SEO