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Asian bonds draw biggest foreign inflows in nearly a decade in May
June 17 (Reuters) - Foreign investments in Asian bonds hit a near-10 year high in May, driven by a weaker dollar, concerns over U.S. fiscal risks, and expectations of rate cuts in regional economies.Foreign investors bought Asian bonds worth $15.29 billion on a net basis in May, the most for a m...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
USD/CHF weakens below 0.8150 ahead of US Retail Sales release
The USD/CHF pair softens to around 0.8135 during the early European session on Tuesday. The persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East provide some support to the Swiss Franc (CHF) against the US Dollar (USD). Traders brace for the US Retail Sales data for May, which is due later on Tuesday.
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Tue, Jun 17
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Sees more downside towards 1.3400
The USD/CAD pair wobbles inside Monday’s trading range around 1.3575 during the early European trading session on Tuesday. The Loonie pair trades sideways as investors await the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement on Wednesday.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
FOREX-Dollar steadies, yen rises after BOJ decision, focus on Ueda's presser
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 SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied on Tuesday while the yen rose following the Bank of Japan&...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
ANALYSIS-Emerging market local currency debt could end decade-long drought as dollar wanes
EPFR data shows record inflows to emerging local currency bond fundsLocal currency bonds deliver returns of more than 10% so far this yearUS dollar slipped to weakest in three years in recent daysBy Libby George LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - A weakening U.S. dollar is lifting a long-neglected asset...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
EUR/USD treads water above 1.1550, receives support from ECB-Fed policy divergence
EUR/USD holds ground for the second successive session, trading around 1.1560 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair maintains its position near 1.1631, the highest since October 2021, reached on June 12.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
Australia, NZ dollars take a breather after upside breaks
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, June 17 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were just short of fresh highs on Tuesday as another bout of Middle East risk aversion swept markets, though both currencies found strong chart support to lean on.Hopes for a quick ceasefire were dashed by news of an...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
FOREX-Dollar steadies, yen choppy after BOJ stands pat on rates
Yen volatile after BOJ decisionDollar firms on risk-off moodTrump says everyone should immediately evacuate TehranBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed slightly on Tuesday while the yen swung between losses and gains after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) left rates unchanged and dec...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee faces pressure on fresh Middle East jitters after Trump warning
By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is likely to dip at the open on Tuesday, weighed down by rising oil prices and a decline in U.S. equity futures after U.S. President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran. The non-deliverable forward market indicated a ope...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
NZD/USD remains steady near 0.6050 following Food Price Index data
NZD/USD extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 0.6060 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. However, the pair moved little after the Food Price Index data was released by Statistics New Zealand.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
Japanese Yen struggles to lure buyers; looks to BoJ policy update for fresh impetus
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the back foot against its American counterpart for the third consecutive day on Tuesday amid expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could postpone the rate hike to Q1 next year due to uncertainty over US tariff policy.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
Australian Dollar weakens due to market caution amid ongoing geopolitical tensions
The Australian Dollar (AUD) declines against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, retracing its recent gains registered in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair faces challenges as traders adopt caution amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
FOREX-Dollar rises, yen steady ahead of BOJ rate decision
Dollar rises on risk-off mood, yen steadyBOJ expected to keep rates on holdTrump says everyone should immediately evacuate TehranBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed slightly on Tuesday though most currencies held tight ranges as investors remained spooked by ongoing tensio...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
USD/CAD drifts higher above 1.3550 on firmer US Dollar
The USD/CAD pair recovers some lost ground to around 1.3580 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar strengthens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as investors monitor the conflict between Israel and Iran for signs it could escalate into a broader regional conflict.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
GBP/USD hangs out near highs ahead of double-header central bank rate calls
GBP/USD continues to churn chart paper on the high end of 40-month peaks, cycling the 1.3600 region as Cable traders enjoy a continued boost. Greenback flows continue to wither across the board on geopolitical headlines, keeping the Pound Sterling buoyed as dual central bank rate calls loom ahead.Fxstreet
Mon, Jun 16
NZD/JPY Price Forecast: Surges above key resistance near 88.00
The NZD/JPY rallied sharply and posted gains of over 1%, trading at 87.69 after bouncing off daily lows of 86.56, clearing key technical resistance levels, as the pair seems poised to challenge the year-to-date (YTD) high of 89.71.
Fxstreet
Mon, Jun 16
FOREX-US dollar firms versus yen, Swiss franc as Middle East tension simmers
Markets fear Israel-Iran fighting worsens into regional conflictMonetary policy decisions by Fed, BOJ, BoE due this week By Laura Matthews NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Monday, but weakened against most major currencies, as inv...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
