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Iranâs IRGC: Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the 'end of Americaâs evils'
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that the âStrait of Hormuz will remain closed until the 'end of Americaâs evils.â
Breaking: Chinaâs economy expands 4.3% YoY in Q2, vs. 4.5% expected
Chinaâs economy expanded 4.3% YoY in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, compared to a 5.0% growth in Q1, the official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday. The figure came in below the market consensus of 4.5%.Â
China Industrial Production (YoY) came in at 5.3%, above forecasts (4.6%) in June
China Industrial Production (YoY) came in at 5.3%, above forecasts (4.6%) in June
China Retail Sales (YoY) came in at 1%, above expectations (-0.1%) in June
China Retail Sales (YoY) came in at 1%, above expectations (-0.1%) in June
China Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) meets expectations (0.9%) in 2Q
China Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) meets expectations (0.9%) in 2Q
China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) came in at -5.7% below forecasts (-4.9%) in June
China Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (YoY) came in at -5.7% below forecasts (-4.9%) in June
China Gross Domestic Product (YoY) below expectations (4.5%) in 2Q: Actual (4.3%)
China Gross Domestic Product (YoY) below expectations (4.5%) in 2Q: Actual (4.3%)
Canadian Dollar climbs to four-week top vs USD amid rising Oil prices; focus shifts to BoC
The USD/CAD pair remains under some selling pressure for the second straight day and drops to a four-week low, around the 1.4045-1.4040 region during the Asian session on Wednesday.
South Korea Trade Balance declined to $36.09B in June from previous $36.14B
South Korea Trade Balance declined to $36.09B in June from previous $36.14B
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hovers near $58.50 amid market caution
Silver price (XAG/USD) inches lower after registering gains in the previous day, trading around $58.50 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
China House Price Index rose from previous -3.5%Â to -3.3% in June
China House Price Index rose from previous -3.5%Â to -3.3% in June
British Pound gains traction above 1.3400 as softer US CPI dampens Fed rate hike expectations
The GBP/USD pair gains ground to near 1.3405 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The US dollar (USD) weakens against the British Pound (GBP) as softer-than-expected US inflation in June tempered expectations for US Federal Reserve (Fed) policy tightening.
Japanese Yen edges higher vs weaker USD; bulls seem hesitant amid Iran risks
The USD/JPY pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's late rebound from the vicinity of mid-161.00s, or the weekly low, and trades with a mild negative bias for the second straight day on Wednesday.