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Sterling edges lower as dollar firms on US-Iran MoU focus and softer UK gilt yields
GBP/USD slips as dollar firms; Trump weighs Iran MoU. Lower gilt yields keep sterling pressured in ranges.
ANZ New Zealand Business Confidence Returns to Positive Territory, Bolstering RBNZ Hold and NZD Outlook
ANZ New Zealand business confidence rebounded to +10 in May, boosting NZD outlook and supporting higher NZ equities.
EUR/USD Nudges Higher as Ceasefire Extension Talk Lifts Euro and Fed-ECB Split Widens
EUR/USD rises to 1.1655 as euro firms on ceasefire hopes, while Fed-ECB policy divergence boosts upside.
Tokyo inflation cools in May, boosting carry trade case as dollar-yen hovers near 160
Tokyo inflation cooled in May, reducing BoJ hike odds; USD/JPY dipped, with 160 intervention risk.
Japan Jobs-to-Applicants Ratio Holds at 1.18 as Steady Labour Market Supports BoJ Hawkish Bets
Japan’s jobs-to-applicants ratio held at 1.18 in April, signaling steady labor demand and rising BOJ hike odds.
Gold steadies near $4,500 as Iran ceasefire talks ease safe-haven demand, PCE inflation stays firm
Gold rebounds near $4,500 as ceasefire talk eases risk premium; sticky PCE inflation and central buying support.
South Korea Services Output Falls 1% in April as Domestic Demand Wobbles Despite Export Strength
South Korea’s services output fell 1% in April, flagging weaker consumption, rate-cut odds, volatile markets.
New Zealand Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May, Challenging Rate Cut Bets and Supporting the Kiwi
New Zealand consumer confidence rebounded in May, challenging rate-cut bets and supporting equities and the kiwi dollar.
Sterling Holds Near 1.3440 as Softer US PCE and GDP Fail to Lift GBP/USD
Softer US PCE and GDP barely moved GBP/USD; traders await Bailey, ISM and NFP catalysts.
Gold rebounds towards $4,500 as ceasefire extension talk dents dollar despite firmer US inflation
Gold rebounded above $4,500 on ceasefire-extension hopes and softer dollar, despite warm inflation; central bank buying supports.
