AUD/JPY jumps to near 94.00 as safe-haven assets lose steam, BoJ policy in focus
AUD/JPY jumps to near 94.00 as safe-haven assets lose steam, BoJ policy in focus
The AUD/JPY pair climbs to near 94.00 during European trading hours on Monday. The cross moves sharply higher as demand for safe-haven assets, such as the Japanese Yen (JPY) has diminished, while tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated.
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Italy May final CPI +1.6% vs +1.7% y/y prelim
Italy May final CPI +1.6% vs +1.7% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Istat - 16 June 2025
Pound Sterling ticks up against USD ahead of Fed-BoE policy decision
Pound Sterling ticks up against USD ahead of Fed-BoE policy decision
The Pound Sterling (GBP) ticks up to near 1.3590 against the US Dollar (USD) so far on Monday, remaining inside Friday’s trading range.
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Forex Today: Markets focus on geopolitics as Iran-Israel conflict deepens
Forex Today: Markets focus on geopolitics as Iran-Israel conflict deepens
Here is what you need to know on Monday, June 16:
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Crude oil consolidates as supply fears ease
Crude oil consolidates as supply fears ease
The tensions in the Middle East remain high but oil prices pull back amid lack of supply problems
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Advances toward 0.6050 after breaking above nine-day EMA
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Advances toward 0.6050 after breaking above nine-day EMA
NZD/USD is retracing its recent losses, trading around 0.6030 during the European hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests that the bullish bias is prevailing as the pair remains within an ascending channel pattern.
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EUR/USD retraces losses against a softer US Dollar as risk appetite returns
EUR/USD retraces losses against a softer US Dollar as risk appetite returns
The EUR/USD pair retraced on Monday most of the ground lost on Friday, following Israel’s attack on Iran.
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EUR/CHF nudges higher as risk appetite recovers some ground
EUR/CHF nudges higher as risk appetite recovers some ground
A modest bounce in EUR/CHF as price pushes above 0.9400
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WTI Oil corrects lower from $75.00, but remains well above May’s range
WTI Oil corrects lower from $75.00, but remains well above May’s range
Crude prices have pulled back from five-month highs right above the $75.00 level on Monday, but they remain 12% above the levels seen one month ago, boosted by investors’ concern about supply disruptions stemming from the Iran-Israel war.The price of the West Texas Intermediate barrel jumped about 3
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ECB’s Nagel: It is not sensible to signal either pause or rate cut for the time being
ECB’s Nagel: It is not sensible to signal either pause or rate cut for the time being
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker and Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel is delivering a speech titled "Goal achieved - no reason to give up" in Frankfurt, Germany, on Monday.
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European indices see a more positive start to the session
European indices see a more positive start to the session
Investors look to fade the tensions in the Middle East already
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FX option expiries for Jun 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time vi a DTCC can be found below.
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Market Outlook for the week of June 16th - 20th
Market Outlook for the week of June 16th - 20th
Highlights of the week include monetary policy announcements from the BoJ, FOMC, SNB and BoE
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US Dollar Index holds steady above 98.00 on heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions
US Dollar Index holds steady above 98.00 on heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, trades on a flat note near 98.15 during the early European session on Monday.
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Switzerland May producer and import prices -0.5% vs +0.1% m/m prior
Switzerland May producer and import prices -0.5% vs +0.1% m/m prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 16 June 2025
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 Monday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $71.80 per barrel, up from Friday’s close at $71.61.
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Key upside barrier emerges near 166.50
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Key upside barrier emerges near 166.50
The EUR/JPY cross extends its upside to around 166.50 during the early European trading hours on Monday. A generally positive tone around the equity markets weighs on the safe-haven currency like the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
Nothing on the agenda today with focus remaining on Middle East headlines
market overview
Eurostoxx futures flat in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures flat in early European trading
A tentative mood as investors slowly embrace the tensions between Iran and Israel
Stocks
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Treads water above 1.3550, nine-day EMA
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Treads water above 1.3550, nine-day EMA
The GBP/USD pair has recovered its daily losses, trading around 1.3570 during the Asian hours on Monday. The bullish bias may weaken as the daily chart’s technical analysis indicates that the pair is hovering around the ascending channel pattern.
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USD/TWD remains depressed below mid-29.00s amid easing trade tensions
USD/TWD remains depressed below mid-29.00s amid easing trade tensions
The USD/TWD pair continues with its struggle to attract any meaningful buyers and trades with a mild negative bias below the 29.50 area during the Asian session on Monday. Spot prices remain close to over a one-month low touched last Friday and seem unaffected by a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick.
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GBP/JPY struggles to break above 196.00 ahead of BoJ-BoE monetary policy
GBP/JPY struggles to break above 196.00 ahead of BoJ-BoE monetary policy
The GBP/JPY pair struggles to extend its upside above 196.00 from the last three trading sessions. During Asian trading hours on Monday, the cross has faced pressure near 196.00 again and has ticked down to near 195.50.
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US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved
US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved
The renewed US-China trade truce struck in London left a key area of export restrictions tied to national security untouched, an unresolved conflict that threatens a more comprehensive deal, per Reuters.
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US reportedly pushes Vietnam to reduce reliance on Chinese tech in tariff talks
US reportedly pushes Vietnam to reduce reliance on Chinese tech in tariff talks
Reuters reports, citing three people briefed on the matter
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ECB's de Guindos: EUR/USD exchange rate at 1.15 is no big obstacle on inflation target
ECB's de Guindos: EUR/USD exchange rate at 1.15 is no big obstacle on inflation target
European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday that the exchange rate of EUR/USD at 1.15 is no big obstacle on the inflation target. 
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Ascending channel favors bulls ahead of the key central bank event risk
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Ascending channel favors bulls ahead of the key central bank event risk
The EUR/USD pair trades with a mild negative bias below mid-1.1500s through the Asian session on Monday amid a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick, though it lacks bearish conviction.
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USD/INR ticks down while firm Oil prices, foreign outflows continue to batter Indian Rupee
USD/INR ticks down while firm Oil prices, foreign outflows continue to batter Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee (INR) surrenders early losses after posting a fresh two-month low near 86.20 against the US Dollar (USD) and ticks up to near 86.00 during European trading hours on Monday.
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Israel-Hamas Ceasfire, Anyone?
Israel-Hamas Ceasfire, Anyone?
Israel has submitted a revised proposal in hostage negotiations with Hamas. It may be the real thing this time (stay tuned). Any confirmed progress or ceasefire implementation would likely impact risk-sensitive assets.
Politics
USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8100 on renewed US Dollar demand
USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8100 on renewed US Dollar demand
The USD/CHF pair gathers strength to around 0.8125 during the early European session on Monday, bolstered by the rebound in the US Dollar (USD). Investors await the Swiss May Producer and Import Prices and SECO Economic Forecasts, which will be published later on Monday. 
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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
Politics
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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Iran
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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
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
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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China Stock Market
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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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