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Swiss Franc weakens as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar
USD/CHF extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 0.8110 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model holds steady at 2.7% YoY in Q2 2026
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published its Sectoral Factor Model Inflation gauge for the second quarter of 2026, following the release of the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) by NZ Stats on Tuesday.
US CENTCOM: Latest strikes hit Iran’s military command centres and air defense systems
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced via a post on the social media platform, X, that they completed the latest strikes at 1AM GMT Tuesday.
Japan PM Takaichi: Will guide economic, fiscal policy with due heed to fiscal sustainability
Japan Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi said during the Asian trading session on Tuesday that the government will guide economic and fiscal policy while paying close attention to fiscal sustainability and will focus on maintaining market trust.
United States Dollar Index holds ground near 101.00 amid rising safe-haven demand
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining in the positive territory and trading around 101.00 during the Asian session on Tuesday.
Australian Dollar strengthens above 0.7000 despite rising US-Iran tensions
The AUD/USD pair drifts higher to near 0.7010 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. However, the potential upside for the pair might be limited amid the escalation of the US-Iran conflict. The Australian employment report will take center stage later on Thursday.Â
British Pound struggles as traders evaluate BoE policy, UK political developments
GBP/USD steadies after three days of losses, trading around 1.3430 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls flirt with descending trend-line hurdle, above $57.00
Silver (XAG/USD) attracts buyers for the third straight day and climbs back above the $57.00 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday.
New Zealand Dollar rises above 0.5850 as hotter CPI data bolsters case for more RBNZ rate hikes
The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers to around 0.5865 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) following hotter New Zealand inflation data.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7917 vs. 6.7948 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 6.7917 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7948 and 6.7706 Reuters estimate.
WTI slips below $82.00 as temporary diplomatic signals emerge
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends losses for the second successive day, trading around $81.90 per barrel during the Asian hours on Tuesday. Oil prices decline as temporary diplomatic signals have emerged.
Canadian Dollar falls to one-week low vs USD on divergent BoC-Fed bets, Trump tariffs
The USD/CAD pair is seen buying on the previous day's solid rebound from the 1.4000 psychological mark, or its lowest level since June 17, and gaining positive traction for the second straight day on Tuesday.
Euro declines to near 1.1400 as US launches fresh strikes on Iran
The EUR/USD pair posts modest losses around 1.1410 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Renewed tensions between the United States (US) and Iran continue to fuel risk-off sentiment, weighing on the Euro (EUR) against the US Dollar (USD).