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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.
US PCE inflation rises to 3.8% as April data fuels higher-for-longer Fed outlook
April PCE inflation re-accelerated to 3.8% y/y, boosting “higher-for-longer” fears, volatility, and dollar-supporting rate-hike odds.
US GDP Price Index Eases to 3.5% as Markets Recalibrate Fed Pause Odds
US GDP price index eases to 3.5%, signaling cooling inflation, boosting pause expectations and risk-asset positioning opportunities.
US core PCE surprise reinforces higher-for-longer Fed stance, pressuring equities and boosting dollar
US core PCE hits 4.4% in Q1, boosting “higher-for-longer” Fed bets; equities pressured, volatility and dollar rise.
Dollar index holds near April high as markets await US GDP and PCE inflation data
Dollar Index hits April high near 99.5; steady above key EMA as GDP/PCE data test bullish outlook.
USD/JPY nears 160 as yield spreads widen, with Japan intervention risk back in focus
USD/JPY nears 160 as yield gaps widen; intervention risk rises; options hedge costs fall; BOJ hike priced.
USD/JPY climbs for a second day as rate differential supports cautious push towards 160
USD/JPY extends gains to 159.51; upside toward 159.70 possible, 159.95 doubtful; support 159.35/159.00; intervention risk near 160.
Saudi gold prices slip as traders weigh Fed signals, inflation data and central bank demand
Saudi gold prices slipped Thursday; dip seen as correction amid strong fundamentals, central-bank buying, volatility signals.
Iran IRGC action lifts oil and dollar, stokes volatility as investors seek havens and hedges
IRGC claims it targeted US airbase; markets turn risk-off as oil, dollar, VIX rise sharply.
PBoC sets firmer USD/CNY fixing, signalling tolerance for softer yuan as economic headwinds weigh
PBoC fixed USD/CNY firmer yet weaker than estimates, signaling tolerance for softer yuan; traders hedge volatility.
