Chinese export flood puts EU tariff wall firmly on G7 agenda in France.A coordinated G7 move toward higher tariffs on Chinese goods would represent a significant escalation in the global trade war, with direct implications for supply chains in EVs, batteries, solar and advanced machinery. European equities with China exposure, particularly German industrials and automakers already under pressure from Chinese competition, face added downside risk if Brussels moves to broaden its tariff regime beyond current sector-specific measures.

New Zealand Q1 current account deficit narrows sharply on quarterly basis.NZ Q1 current account balance (actual) -NZ$1.008B exp -NZ$0.967B, prev -NZ$5.984B NZ Q1 seasonally adjusted current account -NZ$4.552B prev -NZ$4.452B NZ year to March current account -NZ$16.3B / -3.6% of GDP. The sharp narrowing in NZ deficit will offer the RBNZ some modest comfort on external balance pressures.

US Dollar Bulls Await FOMC as Japan's MOF Faces an Intervention Dilemma.The Federal Reserve's latest policy decision arrives at a pivotal moment for both the US dollar and USD/JPY. With the US Dollar Index pressing against its March high and speculative traders piling into bullish USD positions at the fastest pace in six years, a hawkish outcome could provide the catalyst for a fresh breakout.

New Zealand Dollar trades sideways ahead of Fed rate decision.New Zealand Dollar trades sideways ahead of Fed rate decision

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Breakdown Extends Toward Key Support Zone.Crude oil extends its decline after breaking key support levels, now approaching a major confluence zone near the 200-day and 200-week moving averages.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Tests 160.50 as RSI backs rally, intervention risks loom.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Tests 160.50 as RSI backs rally, intervention risks loom

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bull Trend Retained as Highs in Sight.Natural gas advances above key moving averages after a bullish reversal but remains below major resistance as it tests trendline and long-term technical barriers.

United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock below expectations (-4.5M) in June 12: Actual (-8.33M).United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock below expectations (-4.5M) in June 12: Actual (-8.33M)

World Bank approves $2 billion loan package for Argentina.The World Bank Group ​on Tuesday approved a $2 ‌billion commercial loan package for Argentina, which will ​help the country ​reduce its financing costs ⁠and strengthen public debt ​management, the institution ​said in a statement.

Economic and event calendar Asia 17 June 2026, minor distraction while awaiting the FOMC.Data from New Zealand, Japan and Australia due today. None of this is likely to move around financial markets too much upn release.

Australian Dollar slips as RBA pauses but keeps hawkish bias.Australian Dollar slips as RBA pauses but keeps hawkish bias

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – WTI Oil Dives 6% As Traders Prepare For The Flood Of Oil From The Middle East.Oil markets are under strong pressure as traders bet on rising supply from Gulf countries.

SpaceX surge continues, as Oil falls below $80.SpaceX surge continues, as Oil falls below $80

The US treasury sells $13 billion of 20 year bonds at a high yield of 4.927%.The tail measures the difference between the auction's high yield and the yield where the bond was trading just before the auction (the "when-issued" yield).

United States 20-Year Bond Auction down to 4.927% from previous 5.122%.United States 20-Year Bond Auction down to 4.927% from previous 5.122%

Crude Oil sells the Iran peace deal sight unseen, WTI hits 15-week low.Crude Oil sells the Iran peace deal sight unseen, WTI hits 15-week low

FOMC Meeting Preview: Will Warsh Kill the Rate Cut Trade For Good?.FOMC Chairman Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting may leave rates unchanged, but the SEP, dot plot and press conference could res.

The Euro already hiked; now it waits on Warsh.The Euro already hiked; now it waits on Warsh

Japanese Yen fails to gain support after BoJ hike.Japanese Yen fails to gain support after BoJ hike

New Zealand GDT Price Index dipped from previous -0.6% to -2.8%.New Zealand GDT Price Index dipped from previous -0.6% to -2.8%

Colombia Retail Sales (YoY) above forecasts (11.4%) in April: Actual (14.9%).Colombia Retail Sales (YoY) above forecasts (11.4%) in April: Actual (14.9%)

Australian Dollar gains after hawkish RBA hold as focus shifts to Federal Reserve.Australian Dollar gains after hawkish RBA hold as focus shifts to Federal Reserve

USD/JPY Forecast: Yen fails to recover after BoJ decision.The trading week continues, and the Japanese yen's lack of short-term strength is once again standing out. Recent USD/JPY pri.

Exclusive: Binance set to lose EU licence bid, permission to offer services in the bloc.Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is set to lose permission to offer services ​to European Union clients within weeks as its application for a ‌licence is about to be turned down, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Euro: Limited upside versus Dollar – NBC.Euro: Limited upside versus Dollar – NBC

British Pound recovers as Japanese Yen struggles to capitalize on Bank of Japan's hawkish rate hike.British Pound recovers as Japanese Yen struggles to capitalize on Bank of Japan's hawkish rate hike

BoJ: Hawkish hike supports Yen outlook – BNY.BoJ: Hawkish hike supports Yen outlook – BNY

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Continues to Fall as Peace Likely.The oil markets continue to see a lot of selling pressure, as the idea of peace allowing the flow of oil providing relief to the markets.

Brazil central bank to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points on June 17.Brazil's central bank is set to deliver a third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday, a Reuters poll of ​economists showed, as policymakers battle persistent inflation pressures while gradually unwinding borrowing ‌costs from near two-decade highs.

Oil Crashes Below $80, But Markets Hold Fire Ahead of Fed Decision.Brent crude plunged below USD 80 today, extending a dramatic collapse that began after the United States and Iran reached a provisional peace agreement over the weekend. The decline accelerated after President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit and declared that the peace framework had already been signed, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would fully reopen on Friday and remain free of Iranian tolls.