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Canadian Dollar edges higher amid bullish oil prices; upside potential seems limited
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on its strong weekly gains registered over the past two days and edges lower during the Asian session on Wednesday. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.4100 round figure, though the fundamental backdrop warrants caution for aggressive bearish traders.
New Zealand Dollar declines as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar
NZD/USD depreciates after opening at a bullish gap, remaining in the positive territory and trading around 0.5830 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Australian Dollar strengthens above 0.7000 on RBA hawkish stance
The AUD/USD pair gathers strength to near 0.7010 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) as the likelihood of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hike rises.
Japan’s Katayama says will take necessary steps on forex as required
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday that the authorities will take necessary steps on the foreign exchange if necessary.Â
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7933 vs. 6.7917 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7933 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7917 and 6.7737 Reuters estimate.
Japanese Yen bears turn cautious near four-decade low amid looming intervention risks
The USD/JPY enters a bullish consolidation phase during the Asian session on Wednesday and holds steady above the 163.00 mark, near its highest level since 1986 set the previous day.
WTI rises above $84.50 as escalating global supply risks threaten key export hubs
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price gains ground for the second successive day, trading around $84.60 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday. Crude oil prices surge as supply risks intensified across several key export routes, extending well beyond the Middle East.
Euro holds gains above 1.1400 on hawkish ECB expectations despite US-Iran tensions
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild gains around 1.1405 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. A hawkish tone from the European Central Bank (ECB) provides some support to the Euro (EUR) against the US Dollar (USD). Traders await the upcoming ECB interest rate decision on Thursday.Â
Japan Merchandise Trade Balance Total below expectations (Â¥-120B) in June: Actual (Â¥-406.9B)
Japan Merchandise Trade Balance Total below expectations (Â¥-120B) in June: Actual (Â¥-406.9B)
Japan Imports (YoY) above expectations (21%) in June: Actual (25.4%)
Japan Imports (YoY) above expectations (21%) in June: Actual (25.4%)
Japan Exports (YoY) registered at 19.3% above expectations (18.6%) in June
Japan Exports (YoY) registered at 19.3% above expectations (18.6%) in June
Iran says interests of US and its allies will be targeted if US strikes Iran's nuclear sites
Iran's top joint military command said that Tehran will expand its strikes and target the US and its allies' interests across the region if the US attacks Iran's nuclear sites, Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday.
Gold rebounds above $4,050 as safe-haven demand intensified on persistent US‑Iran tensions
Gold price (XAU/USD) gains ground to around $4,080 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal rebounds as safe-haven demand intensified globally after retreating to the $4,000 psychological level in the previous session.Â