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Middle East tensions run high ahead of European trading today
Oil and gold are the two beneficiaries, particularly the former
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USD/CAD climbs to mid-1.3600s as safe-haven buying benefits USD and offsets surging Oil prices
The USD/CAD pair stages a modest recovery from sub-1.3600 levels, or its lowest level since October 2024 touched during the Asian session on Friday and reverses a major part of the previous day's losses.
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USD/INR se dispara mientras la Rupia india se desploma en medio de la escalada de tensiones en Oriente Próximo
La Rupia india (INR) se desploma a cerca de 86,25 frente al Dólar estadounidense (USD) el viernes
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USD/INR advances as Middle East tensions, and rallying Oil prices batter Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee (INR) is down over 0.6% to near 86.25 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday.
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GBP/USD se desploma por debajo de 1.3550 en medio del sentimiento de aversión al riesgo
El par GBP/USD pierde terreno cerca de 1.3530 durante la sesión europea temprana del viernes. La Libra esterlina (GBP) se debilita frente al Dólar estadounidense (USD) debido a las crecientes tensiones geopolíticas en Oriente Medio.
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GBP/USD tumbles below 1.3550 amid risk-off sentiment
The GBP/USD pair loses ground to near 1.3530 during the early European session on Friday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against US Dollar (USD) due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Gold price sticks to positive bias as sustained safe-haven buying offsets modest USD strength
Gold price (XAU/USD) sticks to its bullish tone for the third consecutive day on Friday and trades close to its highest level since April 22 through the first half of the European session.
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FX option expiries for 13 June 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
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Natanz Nuclear Facility Reportedly Destroyed: Atomic Agency Chief
Iran's atomic agency chief reveals complete destruction of Natanz nuclear facility
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Presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump dice que Irán no puede tener una bomba nuclear
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump afirmó el viernes que Irán no puede tener una bomba nuclear, al tiempo que reiteró sus esperanzas de un final pacífico a las tensiones. Funcionarios estadounidenses dijeron que aún tienen la intención de mantener conversaciones entre los enviados de EE.UU. e Irán el domingo.
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US President Donald Trump says Iran can not have a nuclear bomb
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb while reiterating his hopes for a peaceful end to the tensions. US officials said that they still intend to have talks between US and Iran envoys on Sunday.
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Iran says there has been no damage to oil refineries or storage tanks
Good news on that front
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Trump says Iran can not have a nuclear bomb
Hope to get back to negotiating table.
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Middle East Tensions: Oil and Gold Jump after Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices have jumped almost 8 per cent, and gold added over 1.15 per cent this morning (Friday) after an Israeli strike on Iran that targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and ...
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Israel launches major airstrikes on Iran
Forex news for Asian trading on Jun 13, 2025
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EUR/USD breaks below 1.1550 due to risk-off sentiment
EUR/USD halts its four-day winning streak, pulling back from 1.1631, the highest since October 2021, and currently trading around 1.1530 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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Oil market factoring in a higher risk premium
And doing so very quickly indeed!
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Iran Armed Forces: Israel and the US will "pay a very heavy price"
Iran's Armed Forces General staff responded on Friday, warning that Israel and the US will "pay a very heavy price".
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Iran says Israel and America will pay a very heavy price
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AUD./JPY bounces off two-week low, keeps the red below 93.00 amid the anti-risk flow
The AUD/JPY cross attracts sellers for the third successive day on Friday and plummets to a nearly two-week low, around the 92.30 region during the Asian session.
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USD/CHF trades near 0.8080, drops to two-month lows due to rising safe-haven demand
USD/CHF extends its losing streak for the third successive session, trading around 0.8070 during the Asian hours. The pair has recorded a two-month low of 0.8056 as the Swiss Franc (CHF) receives support from increased safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Japanese Yen remains on the back foot against USD; bears seem reluctant amid flight to safety
The Japanese Yen (JPY) stalls its intraday retracement slide from over a one-week high against the rebounding US Dollar (USD) amid a combination of supporting factors.
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US President Trump to hold a National Security Council meeting at 15 GMT on Friday
The White House published a statement on Friday, stating that US President Donald Trump will convene a meeting of the National Security Council in the White House situation room later in the day at 15 GMT to discuss the Israel attacks on Iran.
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Trump convenes the National Security Council meeting at 11am on Friday
Also - Iranian outlets claim that Iran will declare war on Israel and retaliate "soon"
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Further reports that Israeli air force has begun a second wave of air strikes against Iran
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US Secretary of State Rubio: Iran should not target US interests or personnel
White House Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement following Israel’s attack on attack on Iran.
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Breaking: Gold price rises above $3,400 on rising Middle East tensions
The Gold Price (XAU/USD) rises to over five-month highs near $3,425 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising bets on Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts provide some support to the precious metal.
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WTI climbs above $72.00 on heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $72.05 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.
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Reports of another wave of Israeli strikes on Iran has begun
Ongoing in the Middle East
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US warns Iran not to target U.S. interests or personnel
Trump distancing himself from ally Israel
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1772 vs. 7.1803 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1772 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1803 and 7.1685 Reuters estimate.
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Israel’s PM Netanyahu: We targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz
Israel's Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment program and nuclear weaponization program.
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Unconfirmed: Iranian jet fighters taking off, Iranian ballistic missile launches reported
Only sporadic reports of an Iranian response so far
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PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 7.1685
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu- We targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz
"This operation will continue for as many days as it takes"
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Reports that Israel has detected missile launches from Iran
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Israeli official confirms attack on Iran - Iran's nuclear program an 'existential threat'
Iran has enough fusion material to make 15 nuclear bombs within days, Israeli military official says
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Israel says has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran
Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz declares a special state of emergency in the country throughout the entire state of Israel, per Axios.
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Israel’s Air Force conducted a strike in Iran - update
No US involvement or assistance officials say
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