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Dow Jones Industrial Average bounces back as investors bank on Middle East peace
Dow Jones Industrial Average bounces back as investors bank on Middle East peace
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) found firmer footing on Monday, kicking off the new trading week on a high note and paring away most of the late-week losses that pushed indexes into the red last Friday.
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USD/JPY steady as traders eye BoJ interest rate decision
USD/JPY steady as traders eye BoJ interest rate decision
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is treading water against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as traders sit on the sidelines ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) policy announcement, scheduled for Tuesday.
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AUD/USD hits fresh YTD high on hopes of Israel-Iran de-escalation
AUD/USD hits fresh YTD high on hopes of Israel-Iran de-escalation
The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, buoyed by improved risk sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions. 
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Trump urges Iran to negotiate, floats G7 shake-up
Trump urges Iran to negotiate, floats G7 shake-up
US President Donald Trump said that "Iran is not winning this way," adding that they should talk "before it's too late." He said that Iranians want to talk about a de-escalation. He also delivered some trade comments focused on Canada.
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Historic Strike on Iran
Historic Strike on Iran
A historic strike in Iran as Israel targets key regime propaganda arm IRIB, sending shockwaves through the region and potentially reshaping diplomatic negotiations.
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GBP/USD rebounds above 1.36 as Israel-Iran conflict deepens, Dollar weakens on risk shift
GBP/USD rebounds above 1.36 as Israel-Iran conflict deepens, Dollar weakens on risk shift
The GBP/USD surged during the North American session, rising back above the 1.36 figure as hostilities within the Israel-Iran conflict escalated over the weekend and continued into the new week. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3600, gaining 0.27%.
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Israel bombed Iranian state TV
Israel bombed Iranian state TV
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European Commission pushes back on reports saying they will accept 10% US tariff
European Commission pushes back on reports saying they will accept 10% US tariff
Says the reports do not reflect current state of discussions
EUR/USD extends gains as DXY slides to near three-year low, Empire State Index slumps
EUR/USD extends gains as DXY slides to near three-year low, Empire State Index slumps
The Euro (EUR) is climbing against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the week, rebounding from Friday’s risk-off dip triggered by hostilities between Israel and Iran.
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Oil Price Forecast: WTI eases as markets eye Israel-Iran conflict, hopes for de-escalation
Oil Price Forecast: WTI eases as markets eye Israel-Iran conflict, hopes for de-escalation
WTI Oil prices are easing on Monday, retracing part of Friday’s nearly 6% surge after slipping from the key $70 level, now holding as resistance. 
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Iran wants to de-escalate hostilities with Israel – WSJ
Iran wants to de-escalate hostilities with Israel – WSJ
The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that Iran seeks talks with the United States (US) and Israel, and sends messages via Arab intermediaries to end hostilities, per Reuters.
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Canada cools hopes for a US trade deal ahead of the G7
Canada cools hopes for a US trade deal ahead of the G7
Minister of Canada-US trade says progress hasn't been 'fast enough'
USD/INR firms up above 86.00 after softer Empire State reading
USD/INR firms up above 86.00 after softer Empire State reading
The Indian Rupee (INR) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, halting a two-day losing streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) slips lower and fresh trade data boosts sentiment.
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Israel PM Netanyahu: We are telling citizens of Tehran to evacuate
Israel PM Netanyahu: We are telling citizens of Tehran to evacuate
Israel's Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the Israeli air force is in control of the skies over Tehran, per Reuters.
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June US Empire Fed manufacturing survey -16.0 vs -5.5 expected
June US Empire Fed manufacturing survey -16.0 vs -5.5 expected
The New York-area manufacturing survey June 2025
USD/CNH: Likely to trade in a range between 7.1770 and 7.1970 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Likely to trade in a range between 7.1770 and 7.1970 – UOB Group
USD is likely to trade in a range between 7.1770 and 7.1970. In the longer run, USD has likely moved into a 7.1620/7.2200 range trading phase, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/JPY can potentially test 145.00 – UOB Group
USD/JPY can potentially test 145.00 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could potentially test 145.00 against Japanese Yen (JPY); the major resistance at 145.50 is unlikely to come under threat. In the longer run, USD is likely to trade in a range between 143.00 and 145.50, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Netanyahu urges residents of Tehran to evacuate
Netanyahu urges residents of Tehran to evacuate
Netanyahu says objective is 'eliminating missile threat'
Gold flirts with $3,400 as investors monitor geopolitical risks and US Dollar weakness
Gold flirts with $3,400 as investors monitor geopolitical risks and US Dollar weakness
Gold is trading lower on Monday as a combination of profit-taking and geopolitical risks continues to drive prices.
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JPY soft and underperforming ahead of BoJ Tuesday – Scotiabank
JPY soft and underperforming ahead of BoJ Tuesday – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is soft against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming all of the G10 currencies in an environment of mild risk appetite, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.
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Canada May housing starts 279.5K vs 245K expected
Canada May housing starts 279.5K vs 245K expected
Canadian May 2025 housing starts from the CMHC
USD/JPY: BoJ is coming up next – OCBC
USD/JPY: BoJ is coming up next – OCBC
Geopolitical escalation in Middle East saw safe haven proxies, including JPY strengthening last Friday. USD/JPY was last at 144.12 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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GBP flat into high risk week – Scotiabank
GBP flat into high risk week – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is entering Monday’s NA session flat against the US Dollar (USD), a relative underperformer in an environment of modest risk appetite and mild USD weakness, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.
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Copper prices are edging lower – ING
Copper prices are edging lower – ING
Copper edged lower after China’s new-home prices fell the most in seven months, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note.
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What is expected for the upcoming BoJ decision?
What is expected for the upcoming BoJ decision?
The central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged and slow the reduction in its bond purchases
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Markets look to move on from Iran, Israel tensions
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Markets look to move on from Iran, Israel tensions
Forex news from the European morning session on Jun 16, 2025
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EUR up modestly, with focus on ECB/Fed outlook – Scotiabank
EUR up modestly, with focus on ECB/Fed outlook – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10, extending its recovery from last week’s geopolitically-driven pullback, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.
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NZD/USD surges to near 0.6040 as investors digest Middle East tensions
NZD/USD surges to near 0.6040 as investors digest Middle East tensions
The NZD/USD pair is up 0.5% to near 0.6040 during European trading hours on Monday. The Kiwi pair strengthens as demand for riskier assets has increased, while tensions between Israel and Iran remain intact.
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