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Dollar surges post Iran strikes | FX Research

The US dollar surged to a June high on the dollar index following US air strikes on Iran's nuclear enrichment sites over the weekend, with President Trump claiming monumental damage to underground facilities....

Is the oil market signalling de-escalation?

After an initial 6% spike at the open, U.S. crude oil futures reversed sharply—falling into negative territory—as markets priced in the possibility that Iran's latest retaliation may be more symbolic than escalatory....

Oil panic buying after Iran Strikes?

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S., in coordination with Israel, has conducted three strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities....

Strait of Hormuz risk priced in—or not yet?

Technically, recent WTI candles suggest that the risk premium may be fading. Price action near $74 shows hesitation, raising the risk of a developing double top—particularly if support at $70 fails....

US retail sales data stands out | FX Research

The yen didn't move all that much but did manage to post a 4-day low against the buck after the Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate as expected while planning to reduce bond purchases quarterly starting next fiscal year....

Goldman and BofA agree: The dollar is losing its edge

Goldman Sachs now expects the EUR/USD to hit 1.20 by the end of the year. While this prediction draws comparisons to the 2017 rally in the pair, Goldman notes a key difference....

China data mixed, ECB hints at rate flexibility | FX Research

The US dollar is pulled back as the new week gets going. Soft inflation data from the Michigan sentiment survey and earlier CPI and PPI misses have accounted for some of this flow....

Markets rally as missiles fly | How long can risk be ignored?

Despite continued fighting—including high-impact strikes and rising casualties—global equities moved higher to start the week....

Central banks dominate trading calendar this week: Could the Fed surprise?

A pack of central bank decisions is set to drive market direction this week, with the Bank of Japan (Tuesday), Federal Reserve (Wednesday), Swiss National Bank (Thursday), and Bank of England (Thursday) all scheduled to announce their latest interest rate...
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