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Fed’s Cook backs steady rates, flags inflation upside risks and AI-led labour market uncertainty
Fed’s Cook urges steady rates; inflation risks persist; hikes possible, cuts if jobs weaken; volatility trades favored.
Banxico trims 2026 growth view, holds rates steady as USD/MXN rebounds towards 17.50
Banxico slashed 2026 growth outlook, held rates, lifting USD/MXN; investors eye calls, carry, rising volatility.
US consumer confidence slips as petrol prices and Iran tensions cloud outlook for spending and markets
Conference Board confidence dipped to 93.1; inflation, gas and Iran conflict strain plans, raising volatility, hedging interest.
Dollar Index pares losses as US-Iran headlines and hawkish Fed outlook steady gains
US Dollar Index rebounds on Iran-talk headline reversal, supported by hawkish Fed, ahead of key PCE data.
Gold slides below $4,500 as dollar firms on Iran talks doubts and hawkish Fed repricing
Gold drops over 1% as dollar strengthens, Iran talks risk rises, and hawkish rate expectations pressure bullion.
New Zealand dollar outperforms as RBNZ holds rates, signals hawkish path and AUD/NZD reverses
New Zealand Dollar tops G10 as RBNZ holds rates but signals hawkish path, prompting markets to reprice.
Sterling slips as US–Iran uncertainty and policy divergence boost Dollar demand
Sterling slips as US-Iran talks boost dollar demand; geopolitical risk and policy divergence pressure GBP/USD lower.
Canada’s rising jobless rate masks retirement-driven labour squeeze, complicating Bank of Canada rate-cut bets
Canada’s rising unemployment masks looming labor shortages from retirements and fewer young workers, pressuring wages, inflation.
AUD/USD dips on softer Australian CPI as RBA hike bets fade and Iran headlines buoy dollar
AUD/USD fell on softer Australia CPI, reducing RBA hike bets, while US-Iran deal uncertainty supported USD.
Dollar steadies near 99 as Middle East tensions and PCE data steer Fed rate outlook
Dollar steady near 99 as Middle East tensions and Fed hike bets focus attention on PCE data.
