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German HICP slips 0.1% in May, fuelling dovish ECB bets and euro downside risks

German HICP fell 0.1% in May, boosting dovish ECB bets, weakening euro, supporting Bunds and DAX.

Brazil Q1 GDP meets forecasts at 1.8%, shifting focus to Selic path, BRL and volatility trades

Brazil Q1 GDP rose 1.8% as forecast, reducing volatility; focus shifts to Selic, BRL, commodities.

Gold extends rebound as oil slides on US-Iran deal hopes and softer Fed rate outlook

Gold rebounded as oil slid on US-Iran deal hopes, easing Fed hike bets; key levels watched.

NZD/USD climbs as hawkish RBNZ rate outlook bolsters Kiwi, eyes 0.5991 resistance

NZD/USD climbs to 0.5967 as hawkish RBNZ rate outlook boosts Kiwi; key resistance near 0.6200 ahead.

Euro stays capped against dollar as German inflation firms, keeping focus on June ECB decision

EUR/USD stays below 1.1660; softer Euro data, hotter German inflation and strong US payrolls keep range-bound.

EUR/USD Supported as Markets Price ECB Rate Rise and Await FOMC Test Amid Dollar Weakness

Markets expect an ECB rate hike as Fed uncertainty weakens the dollar, supporting EUR/USD and bullish option strategies.

US dollar steadies against Swiss franc as ceasefire talk eases haven bids, PCE supports Fed stance

USD/CHF steady as risk sentiment improves; Fed-on-hold supports dollar while SNB cuts loom, aiding upside.

Bavaria inflation cools to 2.6%, fuelling ECB rate-cut bets and pressuring the euro

Bavaria inflation slows to 2.6%, boosting ECB cut expectations, weakening euro; traders favor Euribor, puts, equities, BTPs.

Sterling Holds Below 214 Against Yen as Japan Data Bolsters BoJ Hike Bets, BoE Steady

Sterling steadies near 214 yen as Japan data boosts BoJ hike bets, while BoE stays cautious.

EUR/GBP slips to 0.8660 as Iran ceasefire talks and ECB–BoE rate gap drive volatility

EUR/GBP dips amid US–Iran uncertainty; ECB hike odds support euro, while UK headwinds pressure pound.