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FBS Analysts Link Fed Signals to a Potential Crypto Comeback
FBS Analysts Link Fed Signals to a Potential Crypto Comeback
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By Finance Magnates
FBS Analysts Link Fed Signals to a Potential Crypto Comeback
A more supportive environment exists for cryptocurrencies and other risk-sensitive assets.
WTI nears $73.00 with Middle East tensions keeping downside attempts limited
WTI nears $73.00 with Middle East tensions keeping downside attempts limited
Oil prices have rallied beyond 7% so far today, boosted by growing concerns of a full-blown war in the Middle East that would ignite an already volatile region and cause a severe disruption in global Oil supply.Israel attacked Iran with unprecedented strength earlier today, hitting key nuclear sites
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SBI Ven Capital Invests €1m in Colossus Digital's Bridge Round
SBI Ven Capital Invests €1m in Colossus Digital's Bridge Round
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By Finance Magnates
SBI Ven Capital Invests €1m in Colossus Digital's Bridge Round
The funding aims to accelerate the rollout of Colossus Digital’s Institutional Hub, a two-sided B2B marketplace
CMC Markets Generated 8% FY25 Revenue from Spread Betting Offerings in the UK
CMC Markets Generated 8% FY25 Revenue from Spread Betting Offerings in the UK
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By Finance Magnates
CMC Markets Generated 8% FY25 Revenue from Spread Betting Offerings in the UK
CMC Markets generated over £27.4 million in revenue from spread betting activities in the financial year ending 31 March 2025. The figure, however, dropped about 4.
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US President Trump: US was aware of Israel’s plans to attack Iran – WSJ
US President Trump: US was aware of Israel’s plans to attack Iran – WSJ
United States (US) President Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal that the US was aware of Israel's plans to attack Iran. Trump further noted that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday and added that he plans to speak with again on Friday.
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USD/JPY jumps to near 144.00 while both currencies advance amid Middle East tensions
USD/JPY jumps to near 144.00 while both currencies advance amid Middle East tensions
The USD/JPY pair climbs to near 144.00 during European trading hours on Friday after recovering early losses. The pair strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) outperforms across the board amid growing war tensions between Israel and Iran.
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Trump: Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left
Trump: Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left
US president Trump comments on Truth Social
Politics
DXY: Return of safe haven – OCBC
DXY: Return of safe haven – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) fell overnight as US PPI data underwhelmed. DXY was last at 98.32 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR/USD: The levels to watch are 1.1640 and 1.1700 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: The levels to watch are 1.1640 and 1.1700 – UOB Group
Conditions are deeply overbought; any further advance is likely part of a higher range of 1.1530/1.1640. In the longer run, EUR is likely to continue to rise; the levels to watch are 1.1640 and 1.1700, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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EUR/USD: Some retracement in the near term – OCBC
EUR/USD: Some retracement in the near term – OCBC
Euro (EUR) traded an overnight high of 1.1631 before erasing gains on heightened geopolitical tensions. Pair was last at 1.1520 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR/USD has further upside potential – Commerzbank
EUR/USD has further upside potential – Commerzbank
On Thursday afternoon, the US President once again criticised one of his favourite targets, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.
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USD/CAD remains capped below 1.3660 lows as higher crude prices support the Loonie
USD/CAD remains capped below 1.3660 lows as higher crude prices support the Loonie
The US Dollar rallied on early trade on Friday, boosted by the risk-averse reaction to Israel’s attack on Iran, but was capped at 1.3660 before returning to levels close to 1.3600 as the escalating Oil prices have pushed the Canadian Dollar higher.Crude prices have surged on concerns that escalating
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EUR: Not liking the oil rally – ING
EUR: Not liking the oil rally – ING
The Euro (EUR) generally dislikes geopolitical shocks leading to higher energy prices, and has therefore detached from JPY and CHF in early price action after the Israeli strike on Iran.
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Full-scale war in the Middle East moves another step closer – Commerzbank
Full-scale war in the Middle East moves another step closer – Commerzbank
The conflict in the Middle East became more explosive overnight: after the US withdrew embassy staff from Iraq, and amid reports that Israel could attack Iran, military strikes were carried out last night, Commerzbank's FX analyst Michael Pfister notes.
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Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD flat lines below mid-$36.00s; bullish potential seems intact
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD flat lines below mid-$36.00s; bullish potential seems intact
Silver (XAG/USD) struggled to capitalize on the previous day's recovery from the $35.45 area, or the weekly low and witnessed a good two-way price move through the first half of the European session.
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AUD/USD bounces up but remains below 0.6500 on risk-off markets
AUD/USD bounces up but remains below 0.6500 on risk-off markets
The Australian Dollar is trimming some losses following a sharp decline earlier today as news that Israel bombed Iranian nuclear and military sites triggered a rush for safety, sending risk-sensitive assets, like the AUD, tumbling.The AUD/USD depreciated nearly 1% during Friday’s early trading to hi
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China May M2 money supply +7.9% vs +8.1% y/y expected
China May M2 money supply +7.9% vs +8.1% y/y expected
Latest Chinese credit data for May 2025 has been released
CySEC Withdraws Itrade Global's Licence 2 Years After It Shut Down CFDs Broker
CySEC Withdraws Itrade Global's Licence 2 Years After It Shut Down CFDs Broker
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CySEC Withdraws Itrade Global's Licence 2 Years After It Shut Down CFDs Broker
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has withdrawn Itrade Global's operational licence. The company operated two forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker brands, TradedWel...
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Japan’s Trade Negotiator Akazawa: Hopes for a deal with US to spare from higher auto tariffs
Japan’s Trade Negotiator Akazawa: Hopes for a deal with US to spare from higher auto tariffs
Bloomberg reported Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa saying on Friday that “generally speaking, if we reach a deal it should secure special treatment for Japan, and exclude it from rules that apply to most countries,” when asked about US President Donald Trump’s comments that indicated he’
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NZD/USD plunges to near 0.6000 as Middle East tensions hit risk-perceived assets
NZD/USD plunges to near 0.6000 as Middle East tensions hit risk-perceived assets
The NZD/USD pair is down almost 0.1% to near the psychological support of 0.6000 on Friday. The kiwi pair faces a sharp sell-off as antipodean currencies underperform amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
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EUR/GBP extends upside above 0.8500 as weaker UK data boosts BoE rate cut bets
EUR/GBP extends upside above 0.8500 as weaker UK data boosts BoE rate cut bets
The EUR/GBP cross trades in positive territory for the fifth consecutive day near 0.8525 during the early European session on Friday. A slew of weaker-than-expected UK economic data continues to undermine the Pound Sterling (GBP) against the Euro (EUR).
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USD/CHF returns above 0.8100 with the US Dollar buoyed by geopolitical tensions   
USD/CHF returns above 0.8100 with the US Dollar buoyed by geopolitical tensions   
The US Dollar is trimming losses after a sharp decline on Thursday.
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Japan expects a trade deal with the US to spare it from higher auto tariffs - BBG
Japan expects a trade deal with the US to spare it from higher auto tariffs - BBG
Bloomberg reports on the matter citing Japan's top trade negotiator Akazawa
Iran confirms top military deaths, accuses Israel of crossing all red lines
Iran confirms top military deaths, accuses Israel of crossing all red lines
Israel has launched strikes across Iran, targeting the "heart" of Iran's nuclear program.
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GBP/JPY holds losses around 195.00 due to risk-off sentiment
GBP/JPY holds losses around 195.00 due to risk-off sentiment
GBP/JPY extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 195.00 during the European hours on Friday. The currency cross depreciates as the Pound Sterling (GBP) faces challenges amid risk aversion, driven by the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Forex Today: Gold surges higher as tensions in Middle East escalate
Forex Today: Gold surges higher as tensions in Middle East escalate
Here is what you need to know on Friday, June 13:
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EUR/USD extends losses as the US Dollar stands tall in risk aversion
EUR/USD extends losses as the US Dollar stands tall in risk aversion
The EUR/USD pair snaps a four-day rally on Friday, retreating from nearly four-year highs above 1.1600 to levels right below 1.1500 at the moment of writing.
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Pound Sterling corrects sharply against US Dollar amid Iran-Israel conflict
Pound Sterling corrects sharply against US Dollar amid Iran-Israel conflict
The Pound Sterling (GBP) underperforms against its major peers on Friday, except for antipodean currencies, as market sentiment turns risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – We remain stuck in a range
USDJPY Technical Analysis – We remain stuck in a range
The USDJPY pair continues to range but the greenback isn’t getting any support from the fundamentals
European indices marked down at the open amid risk-off mood
European indices marked down at the open amid risk-off mood
Tensions between Israel and Iran are running high, keeping markets on edge before the weekend