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Sterling edges higher as US-Iran deal rumour dents dollar, focus turns to US PCE
GBP/USD edged higher on Iran deal rumors but remains fragile amid geopolitical tensions and divergent central-bank policy.
US four-week bill yield edges up to 3.63% as markets pare back Fed cut expectations
Treasury four-week bill yield rose to 3.63%, signaling firmer front-end rates, fewer Fed cuts, boosting dollar.
ABN AMRO Sees One Last BoE ‘Insurance’ Hike, Then Extended Hold with Cuts from 2026
ABN AMRO sees one final BoE “insurance” hike, then prolonged pause; rate cuts likely delayed until late-2026.
Musalem warns inflation still elevated, questions AI productivity offset as markets reprice for higher rates
Musalem warns inflation stays elevated; AI productivity uncertain; Fed higher-for-longer as markets reprice rates, volatility.
Sterling Steadies as UK Political Risk Premium Fades, EUR/GBP Upside Hinges on Central Banks
Sterling steadies as UK political risk premium fades; Burnham’s fiscal stance calms markets, capping EUR/GBP near 0.870.
UOB sees RBA holding cash rate at 4.35% as inflation cools, tightening bias remains
UOB sees RBA holding 4.35% in June; softer inflation, cooling jobs, high core keep tightening bias.
USD/CAD hits fresh highs as US–Canada yield gap and risk aversion weigh on the loonie
Canadian dollar slips as USD/CAD nears highs on risk aversion, wider yield spreads, and cautious BoC.
Korean won pares losses as hawkish Bank of Korea steadies rates, USD/KRW slips from 1,510
USD/KRW eased toward 1,500 as BoK held rates, turned hawkish, boosting growth and inflation forecasts.
South Africa’s Reserve Bank Holds Rates at 7% as Inflation Persists and Growth Falters
SARB held benchmark rate at 7%, balancing stubborn inflation, weak growth, and external risks; rand volatility expected ease.
Russia’s central bank reserves fall $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising rouble volatility and rate-hike bets
Russia’s reserves fell $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising ruble volatility fears and rate-hike expectations, pressuring equities.
