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INDIA RUPEE-Rupee hits over two-month low, hurt by geopolitical worries, Trump tariff remark
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee hit its weakest level in more than two months on Tuesday, hurt by worries over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and U.S. President Donald Trump's remark that pharmaceutical tariffs were coming very soon. The rupee INR=IN d...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
USD/JPY: Chance to rise above 145.00 – UOB Group
There is a chance for US Dollar (USD) to rise above 145.00 against Japanese Yen (JPY); the major resistance at 145.50 is unlikely to come under threat. In the longer run, USD is likely to trade in a range between 143.00 and 145.50, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
NZD/USD: Likely to consolidate in a range of 0.6025/0.6085 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to consolidate in a range of 0.6025/0.6085. In the longer run, upward momentum is increasing, but NZD must first close above 0.6095 before a move to 0.6135 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Tue, Jun 17
Russian rouble little changed despite oil rally
MOSCOW, June 17 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble was little changed against the dollar on Tuesday despite the prices rallying as fighting between Israel and Iran entered a fifth day, raising investor concerns over the risk of a broader regional conflict. By 0925 GMT, the rouble RUB= was up 0.2% at 78....Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Trump says he will probably extend TikTok deadline again
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely extend a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short video app TikTok.The president said in May he would extend the June 19 deadline after the app helped him with young voters in the...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, FX trade with caution amid Iran-Israel conflict
Emerging market stocks and forex little changedHungary's gross wages grow by 9.8% on year in AprilCzech no-confidence vote later in the dayBy Nikhil Sharma June 17 (Reuters) - Emerging market assets were subdued on Tuesday amid cautious trading as the Israel-Iran conflict entering its fifth d...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD is testing the top of a potential Bullish Flag at $36.60
Silver consolidates above $36.00 with the upside trend intact.Risk-off markets and higher demand for safe havens are supportive of precious metals.XAG/USD is forming a potential Bullish Flag.Silver (XAG/USD) is on a downside correction from all-time highs, near $37.00 hit on Early June.
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Tue, Jun 17
AUD/USD can retest the 0.6550 level – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) could retest the 0.6550 level against US Dollar (USD) before a more sustained and deeper pullback is likely. In the longer run, AUD appears to have moved into a range-trading phase between 0.6430 and 0.6550, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
USD/JPY: Bank of Japan keeps rates on hold – ING
The Japanese Yen (JPY) move is fairly muted, rising against the dollar to 144.46 (vs 145 previously) then staying range-bound, and JGB futures dropped around 0.1% after the Bank of Japan's decision to keep its policy rate at 0.5% and to slow the JGB tapering from April 2026, ING's FX analyst FrancesFxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
GBP/USD: Expected to trade in a sideways range of 1.3540/1.3620 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to trade in a sideways range of 1.3540/1.3620. In the longer run, GBP must first close above 1.3640 before a move to 1.3700 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
USD/JPY: BoJ, geopolitics to drive price action – OCBC
USD/JPY rose as Trump and PM Ishiba did not agree to a trade deal, while slightsigns of easing geopolitical tensions also saw some unwinding of JPY longs while market expectation for BoJ to stand pat kept the pair broadly supported.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
FOREX-Dollar steadies, yen firms after BOJ decision as Ueda flags trade uncertainty
Yen gains in wake of BOJ decisionBOJ to slow balance sheet drawdown in fiscal 2026Middle East tensions keep markets on edgeTrump says everyone should immediately evacuate TehranBy Rae Wee and Lucy Raitano SINGAPORE/LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied on Tuesday while the yen strengthe...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
