Dollar firms as cracks emerge in peace deal, pound dips on Starmer uncertainty.The dollar was firm on Monday as uncertainty ​clouded a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal following threats from President Donald Trump to restart the war in the ‌Middle East and Tehran's announcement it had closed the Strait of Hormuz.

Canadian Dollar struggles near April 2025 lows vs bullish USD amid Iran uncertainty.Canadian Dollar struggles near April 2025 lows vs bullish USD amid Iran uncertainty

Euro declines to near 1.1450 amid concerns over progress for US-Iran peace deal.Euro declines to near 1.1450 amid concerns over progress for US-Iran peace deal

Japan's Katayama says ready to respond appropriately to FX moves at any time as needed.Japan's Katayama says ready to respond appropriately to FX moves at any time as needed

WTI rises nearly 2% on Strait of Hormuz closure, shaky peace talks.WTI rises nearly 2% on Strait of Hormuz closure, shaky peace talks

British Pound declines to near 1.3200 as UK PM Starmer expected to resign.British Pound declines to near 1.3200 as UK PM Starmer expected to resign

Japanese Yen struggles near 161.50 amid strained US-Iran peace talks.Japanese Yen struggles near 161.50 amid strained US-Iran peace talks

Australian Dollar softens to near 0.7000 as US-Iran talks stall.Australian Dollar softens to near 0.7000 as US-Iran talks stall

United Kingdom PM Starmer weighs political future, set to announce exit plan on Monday.United Kingdom PM Starmer weighs political future, set to announce exit plan on Monday

US-Iran updates: Iranian negotiators suspend high-stakes talks with US in Switzerland.US-Iran updates: Iranian negotiators suspend high-stakes talks with US in Switzerland

Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, June 22, 2026 is a light one.That PBoC rate decision is on the LPRs, and is of little relevance to traders. The central bank now treats the seven-day reverse repo rate as its primary policy instrument.

Could the Pound Sterling Fall Further? Rabobank Thinks So.Pound Sterling Forecast: Rabobank Warns of a "Long, Hot Summer" for GBP The British Pound has stabilised after a difficult few weeks, but foreign exchange analysts at Rabobank believe Sterling still faces significant political and monetary-policy headwinds that could limit any recovery. The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded.

US Dollar to Rupee Forecast 2026–2028: Latest Survey Signals Stable Near-Term Outlook.Exchange Rates UK Research's latest June 2026 survey of major investment banks shows a growing divide over the future direction of the US Dollar to Indian Rupee exchange rate. With USD/INR currently trading near 94.4, forecasts range from a decline towards 87–90 over the next two years to a rise above 99.0, making it one of the most.

South African Rand Forecast: UBS Sees Further ZAR Gains Against Swiss Franc.The South African Rand has remained resilient in recent weeks, supported by improving global risk sentiment and renewed demand for higher-yielding currencies. UBS expects the Rand to strengthen further against the Swiss Franc and recommends positioning for additional gains, targeting CHF/ZAR at 19.90 from current levels above 20.30.

Crude Oil Weekly Outlook: Rebound or Trap?.Crude oil is rebounding from the $73.50 low on oversold conditions, Strait of Hormuz risk, and ongoing inventory drawdowns, though it may be a short term bounce within a broader decline. Razan Hilal, CMT and FOREX.com Market Analyst, breaks down the levels from $73.50 to the $85 zone and explains why US Iran nuclear talks may decide the next move.

Interest Rate Forecast: USDJPY, EURJPY and GBPJPY Face Yen Weakness.USDJPY, EURJPY and GBPJPY remain exposed to further volatility as yen weakness persists, while the BOJ's slow tightening path keeps the rate gap wide against the Fed, ECB and BoE.

USD/JPY: Here's why the Japanese yen has slumped to a 40-year low.The USD/JPY exchange rate continued its strong rally last week, reaching its highest point since 1986. It peaked at 161.81, up by 15% from its lowest level in May last year, putting investors on edge as they wait for the next actions by the Bank of Japan (BoJ).

Video: Last Week's Echo to Reverberate.Here is a few minute video  where I try to sketch out the significant developments last week, including the Fed's hawkish hold, BOJ rate hike, and the by-election in the UK, whose effects may not have run their course yet.  

Breaking: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire deal violation.Breaking: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire deal violation

USD/JPY Weekly Outlook: BOJ Intervention Threat Battles Hawkish Fed.USD/JPY enters the new week trading in a known intervention zone above 160, leaving traders to balance the risk of BOJ action against a Federal Reserve that has turned noticeably more hawkish. With the relationship between USD/JPY and US-Japan two-year yield spreads strengthening rapidly following the June FOMC meeting, the focus falls squarely on US data and Fed speakers capable of altering the rates outlook.

Week Ahead: Digesting Last Week's Evolving Developments.Last week was momentous. There was a fragile 60-day de-escalation during negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Dollar Rally Faces Defining Technical Test as Fed Repricing Reshapes Markets.A week that began with optimism over falling oil prices ended with markets fixated on the prospect of renewed Federal Reserve tightening. The peace dividend from the US-Iran agreement continued to push energy prices lower and helped support risk sentiment.

Japanese Yen Outlook 2026: Inflation Pressures Give BoJ Room to Hike.The Japanese Yen remained under pressure this week, with the Dollar to Yen exchange rate (USD/JPY) trading near 161.31, close to its highest levels of 2026 after rising from around 155.0 in April. The move reflects both broad US Dollar strength and lingering concerns that the Bank of Japan remains well behind other major central banks in.

US Dollar: Why HSBC Thinks the Greenback Is Back.The US Dollar has regained momentum following June's Federal Reserve meeting, prompting HSBC to abandon its previously cautious stance and forecast a stronger greenback across most major currencies. The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) traded at 1.1468 on Thursday, down sharply from June highs above 1.1660 as markets reacted to.

Bank of England to Stay on Hold Through 2026: Goldman Sachs.The Pound Sterling recovered some ground on Friday after the Bank of England's latest policy decision, with GBP/USD rising 0.25% to 1.3235 after touching a three-month low near 1.3164 earlier in the week. Goldman Sachs believes the BoE is becoming increasingly comfortable keeping rates unchanged as inflation pressures ease and energy.

Brent at $80: Did the market buy the Iran deal twice?.Brent at $80: Did the market buy the Iran deal twice?

The Euro sinks on its own rate hike.The Euro sinks on its own rate hike

The Australian Dollar looks for an excuse to break ranks.The Australian Dollar looks for an excuse to break ranks

The US Dollar remembers how to rally.The US Dollar remembers how to rally

Forecasting the upcoming week: US Dollar loses momentum ahead of key US inflation data.Forecasting the upcoming week: US Dollar loses momentum ahead of key US inflation data