Italy 10-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.77% to 3.63%.Italy 10-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.77% to 3.63%

Italy 5-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.16% to 3.03%.Italy 5-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.16% to 3.03%

Italy 10-y Bond Auction: 1.63% vs previous 3.77%.Italy 10-y Bond Auction: 1.63% vs previous 3.77%

Japanese Yen: Bearish bias intact against US Dollar – UOB.Japanese Yen: Bearish bias intact against US Dollar – UOB

Italy Consumer Confidence registered at 92.4, below expectations (94.5) in June.Italy Consumer Confidence registered at 92.4, below expectations (94.5) in June

Italy Business Confidence meets forecasts (88.4) in June.Italy Business Confidence meets forecasts (88.4) in June

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats from 162.00 neighborhood; bullish setup favors dip-buyers.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats from 162.00 neighborhood; bullish setup favors dip-buyers

Mexican Peso: Stable summer trading view against US Dollar – Rabobank.Mexican Peso: Stable summer trading view against US Dollar – Rabobank

US dollar heads into second half as world's top-performing major currency.The US dollar is set to enter the second half of 2026 on a strong footing, supported by higher interest rates, resilient economic growth and sustained investor demand for US assets. Despite easing inflation concerns and geopolitical relief, expectations of further rate hikes, strong inflows and AI-driven optimism continue to underpin dollar strength against major global currencies.

Indian Rupee: Rangebound performance with debt inflows – Societe Generale.Indian Rupee: Rangebound performance with debt inflows – Societe Generale

Eurozone consumer one-year inflation expectations cool down to 3.5% - ECB survey shows.Eurozone consumer one-year inflation expectations cool down to 3.5% - ECB survey shows

ECB Survey: Eurozone Consumers Cut Inflation Expectations, Growth Outlook Improves.Eurozone consumers turned more optimistic about inflation and the economy in May, according to the ECB's latest Consumer Expectations Survey. One-year inflation expectations fell sharply to 3.5% from 4.0%, while expectations for inflation three and five years ahead were unchanged at 2.9% and 2.4%, respectively.

Australian Dollar: Still in weak phase against US Dollar – UOB.Australian Dollar: Still in weak phase against US Dollar – UOB

ECB survey shows inflation expectations dropping markedly and growth outlook improving.The ECB Consumer Expectations Survey for May 2026 showed a mixed but slightly improving outlook for the Eurozone economy. The most notable development was a decline in short-term inflation expectations, suggesting consumers are becoming more confident that price pressures are easing.

162.00: Why the Japanese Yen is still trading near intervention levels despite inflation closing in on the BoJ target.162.00: Why the Japanese Yen is still trading near intervention levels despite inflation closing in on the BoJ target

Global markets remain under pressure as tech selloff weighs on investor sentiment.Global financial markets remained under pressure during the European morning on Friday as investors continued to adopt a cautious approach following steep declines across Asian equity markets. A sustained selloff in technology stocks weighed heavily on market sentiment, while traders looked ahead to speeches from several US Federal Reserve policymakers later in the day.

Euro steadies against Canadian Dollar after paring recent losses.Euro steadies against Canadian Dollar after paring recent losses

First Light News: Price Hikes, Fed Rate Expectations & a Rough Morning for Risk.Markets now price in 15 bps of Fed tightening by year-end, with a rate hike fully priced in by mid-2027.

British Pound struggles to lure buyers amid UK politics as intervention fears support JPY.British Pound struggles to lure buyers amid UK politics as intervention fears support JPY

ECB cuts banks' reporting duties, softens governance expectations.The European Central Bank said on Friday it would cut the number of reports it expects from banks ​by nearly a third and soften its expectations about ‌good governance, partly in response to pushback from the industry.

US Dollar Index weakens below 101.50 after US PCE inflation as Fed rate hike odds fade.US Dollar Index weakens below 101.50 after US PCE inflation as Fed rate hike odds fade

US Dollar: Structural support holds with high-for-longer rates – MUFG.US Dollar: Structural support holds with high-for-longer rates – MUFG

Pound-to-Dollar Forecast: Strong US Growth and Inflation Support Greenback.The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded erratically on Thursday as stronger-than-expected US growth and inflation data offset an earlier bout of US Dollar weakness. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at around $1.3184, virtually unchanged from Thursday's opening levels.

Iran Strikes Ship Near Hormuz, Reaction Muted.US-Iran agreement, a cargo ship was reportedly attacked near Oman by Iran, prompting the U.N. maritime efforts to pause its Strait of Hormuz (SoH) escort operation and raising doubts over a preliminary deal to end the US-Iran war.

Sweden Producer Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 4.7% to 6.6% in May.Sweden Producer Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 4.7% to 6.6% in May

Sweden Producer Price Index (MoM) increased to 1.3% in May from previous 1.1%.Sweden Producer Price Index (MoM) increased to 1.3% in May from previous 1.1%

Pound-to-Euro FX Forecast: GBP Holds Advantage as EUR Stumbles.The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate held firm on Thursday as weaker-than-expected German consumer confidence data weighed on the Euro while Sterling remained supported by easing concerns over the UK's political transition. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1600, up marginally on the day and not far from.

Canadian Dollar rebounds as US PCE inflation data eases US rate hike bets.Canadian Dollar rebounds as US PCE inflation data eases US rate hike bets

British Pound gains ground to near 1.3200 as traders await Burnham's picks.British Pound gains ground to near 1.3200 as traders await Burnham's picks

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Truce Stability vs Supply Surge — Will Oil Collapse or NatGas Lead?.One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics dominate as US production stays robust. WTI slides to $70.45 after triangle violation, Brent defends $74.12 support, and Natural Gas trades at $3.286.