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China stats spokesperson: Economic recovery foundation needs trengthening
China National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesperson
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Australian Dollar rises as US Dollar struggles due to possible Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the US Dollar (USD) as the risk sentiment improves, driven by Israel's revised proposal in hostage negotiations with Hamas, which could lead to a temporary ceasefire.
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China’s May Retail Sales rise 6.4%, Industrial Production up 5.8%
China’s May Retail Sales rose 6.4% year-over-year (YoY) vs. 5.0% expected and 5.1% in April, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.
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China Industrial Output May 2025 +5.8% y/y (expected 5.9%, prior +6.1%)
Chinese retail sales and investment data published also
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'Unprecedented' number of US Air Force aerial refueling tankers heading toward Europe
This could be an escalation sign (d'uh)
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WTI extends upside above $72.00 as Israel-Iran conflict deepens
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $72.15 during the Asian trading hours on Monday.
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All China May new home prices -3.5% y/y (April -4.0%)
-0.2% m/m (April 0%)
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Israeli media, says Iranian attacks on Tel Aviv, Haifa heaviest barrage since war began
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Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missile launches from Iran
Iran fired multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward Israel. Impacts are expected within the next few minutes.
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EUR/USD remains subdued near 1.1550 due to rising Israel-Iran tensions
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.1540 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground amid rising safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1789 vs. 7.1772 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1789 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1772 and 7.1854 Reuters estimate.
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Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran
Multiple launches from Isfahan and other areas in Iran
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BoJ to consider halving JGB taper pace from 2026
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is considering reducing the pace of its Japanese government bond (JGB) tapering by half, beginning in April 2026, per the Japan News.
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GBP/USD consolidates around mid-1.3500s ahead of this week’s key data/central bank event risks
The GBP/USD pair remains on the defensive below a three-year top touched on Friday, though it lacks bearish conviction and oscillates in a narrow band around mid-1.3500s during the Asian session.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs to near $3,450 amid Israel-Iran conflict
The Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some buyers to near $3,445 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal rises to over a one-month high due to escalating Middle East tensions and rising bets of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut.
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New Zealand surveyed economists expect turnaround to slightly better growth in year ahead
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) survey of economists, the latest Consensus Forecasts.
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ICYMI Trump over the weekend: said "possible" the US could get involved in Israel-Iran
Trump was speaking to US TV media on Sunday
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ICYMI - New bank loans in China rose less than expected in May
Heightening expectations for further People's Bank of China rate cuts ahead
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Iran tells Qatar, Oman it won’t negotiate with US ‘while under attack’
The Times of Israel reported on Sunday that Iran informed mediators Qatar and Oman that Tehran "will not negotiate while under attack," according to an official briefed on the negotiations, as Israel and Iran exchanged huge strikes.
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AUD/USD extends downside below 0.6500 amid geopolitical risks
The AUD/USD pair weakens to 0.6485 during the early Asian session on Monday. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following an Israeli attack on Iran provide some support to the US Dollar (USD).
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Asking prices for UK homes show biggest June fall since 2011
Fallen by the most in 14 years for this time of year
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Israel and Iran resume missile strikes as conflict escalates
Iran launched a fresh attack on Israel late Sunday, with an explosion seen in the coastal city of Haifa. Israel began further attacks on military targets in Iran, despite international calls for diplomacy and de-escalation, per CNN.
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New Zealand’s Services PMI for May remains in deep contraction at 44.0 vs. prior 48.1
BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) + PMI are "consistent with the economy returning to recession"
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USD/JPY has risen above 144.50
Flow out of yen continues to open the new week
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US President Donald Trump says US will continue to support Israel
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States will continue to support Israel, adding that he hopes there will be a deal between Iran and Israel but they have to fight it out.
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Trump says US will continue to support Israel
Trump comments FWIW
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Futures trade is about to open for the new week - Israel-Iran attacks continue
Exchange of missiles continues
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Reports that Iran tells Qatar, Oman it won’t negotiate with US ‘while under attack’
Another sign of an attempt to dial down hostilities?
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Al Jazeera cite Iran Foreign Minister: "will prepare the ground for a return to diplomacy"
Something positive to hasten the end of the war?
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A US official has said again that the US is not considering joining the war with Iran
The US said this again and again, reiterating it now
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Economic calendar in Asia Monday, June 16, 2025 - a light one
No scheduled market moving events on the agenda today, but perhaps a few unscheduled!
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Trade ideas thread - Monday, 16 June, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Post 'em if ya got 'em!
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Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 16 June 2025
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Posts weekly loss, despite Friday rebound to 0.8100
The USD/CHF ended Friday’s session with gains of over 0.04%, but in the week fell over 1.37% to a one-month low of 0.8054. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.8104 due to increased demand for the Dollar amid risk aversion.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 13 Jun: Markets are in flux as Israel and Iran lob bombs
Forex news for North American trading on Jun 13, 2025
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Oil Price Forecast: WTI rallies to $74 before settling above $72
WTI crude oil is surging amid escalating geopolitical tensions, with Israel’s recent strikes on Iran fueling a rally that pushed prices above the $74.00 handle on Friday.
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Japan PM in call with Trump, reiterated Japan's use on US tariffs
They don't want them...
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The S&P, NASDAQ and Dow have worst day since May 21
Tensions in the Middle East give traders a willing to sell
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Canadian Dollar continues to ride Greenback weakness to new highs
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) caught yet another bid on Friday, climbing into new eight-month highs as the US Dollar (USD) holds in place and Crude Oil prices surge.
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