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Gold declines below $4,100 as fresh US-Iran strikes stoke inflation fears
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers to near $4,070 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal extends its decline amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
British Pound remains depressed below 1.3400 as escalating US-Iran tensions underpin USD
The GBP/USD pair finds some support near 1.3370 after a modest gap-down opening on Monday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains below 1.3400.
WTI surges above $74.00 as US-Iran strikes reignite Hormuz risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price rises after two days of losses, trading around $74.20 during the Asian hours on Monday.
Euro weakens to near 1.1400 as US-Iran escalation boosts US Dollar
The EUR/USD pair edges lower to around 1.1400 during the early Asian session on Monday, pressured by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Australian Dollar declines below 0.6950 as US, Iran launch new round of strikes
The AUD/USD pair loses ground to near 0.6940 during the early Asian session on Monday. Renewed tensions in the Middle East weigh on the riskier assets such as the Australian Dollar (AUD) against the US Dollar (USD).
New Zealand Business NZ PSI rose from previous 47.5 to 50.6 in June
New Zealand Business NZ PSI rose from previous 47.5 to 50.6 in June
US military says it launched fresh strikes against Iran on Sunday
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that it launched additional strikes against Iran on Sunday aimed at further weakening the Islamic Republic’s ability to strike civilian vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported.
Singapore: Resilient GDP and strong NODX – DBS
DBS economists Radhika Rao and Mo Ji forecast Singapore’s advance 2Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 5.8% year-on-year and 1.5% quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted, slightly below 1Q26 but still resilient.
Silver Price Forecast: Lower high structure holds, bear's eye $55.00
Silver price retreats on Friday during the North American session, edging down by 0.54%, weighed by high US Treasury yields and a sudden shift in market sentiment, after US President Trump revealed that the ceasefire is “over.” At the time of writing, the XAG/USD trades at $59.66.
Taiwan Dollar: CBC inflation risks support against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s report on Taiwan notes that stronger inflation, with core CPI at 2.5%, is likely to push the CBC towards a more hawkish stance, including a possible 12.5 bp hike in H2.
Forecasting the upcoming week: US CPI and Warsh testimony to test the Dollar’s recovery
The upcoming week will bring a major test for the US Dollar (USD), with investors focusing on the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI), Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s congressional testimony and a broad set of activity indicators.
South Korean Won: Rate hike support from exports and inflation – DBS
DBS economists Radhika Rao and Mo Ji expect the Bank of Korea (BoK) to raise its base rate to 2.75% from 2.50% in July, citing persistent CPI inflation above 3% and resilient growth.
Indonesian Rupiah: Weakness risks persist – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan highlights the Indonesian rupiah’s continued vulnerability as USD/IDR moved back above 18,000 amid renewed Middle East tensions and elevated US yields.