Iran is prepared for a prolonged conflict with Israel and for strikes against US interests.Iran has signalled that it is prepared for a prolonged confrontation with Israel and warned that US interests in the region could also come under threat.

Sterling weakens amid rising US rate bets and Middle East tensions.The British pound traded close to its lowest level in nearly two months on Monday as a stronger US dollar continued to pressure the currency. The dollar's gains were supported by growing expectations that US interest rates could rise later this year, alongside increased safe-haven demand stemming from escalating tensions in the Middle East.

US Dollar: Crossroads for policy and geopolitics – HSBC.US Dollar: Crossroads for policy and geopolitics – HSBC

Euro: ECB hike but growth worries – BNY.Euro: ECB hike but growth worries – BNY

Oil News: Crude Futures Eye $100 as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates.Crude oil prices surged as Iran-Israel tensions, tight inventories, and supply risks pushed WTI toward $100 and Brent near key resistance.

Oil: Price jumps on Iran conflict escalation – Danske Bank.Oil: Price jumps on Iran conflict escalation – Danske Bank

Canadian Dollar: Rate expectations cap gains against US Dollar – BBH.Canadian Dollar: Rate expectations cap gains against US Dollar – BBH

Euro advances against Canadian Dollar despite higher oil prices.Euro advances against Canadian Dollar despite higher oil prices

Sterling muscled toward two-month lows by robust dollar.The pound neared its lowest level in ​nearly two months on Monday, largely because of the strength of the dollar, which benefitted from mounting expectations ‌for U.S. rates to rise this year and from a degree of safe-haven demand, as violence spread across the Middle East.

USD/JPY: Yield spread keeps pair on upward path – Societe Generale.USD/JPY: Yield spread keeps pair on upward path – Societe Generale

IRGC retaliates by attacking petrochemical site in northern Israeli city of Haifa.IRGC retaliates by attacking petrochemical site in northern Israeli city of Haifa

Eurozone Sentix Confidence Extends Recovery, but Inflation Concerns Stay Elevated.Eurozone investor confidence improved for a second consecutive month in June, with Sentix Investor Confidence rising from -16.4 to -13.4, slightly above expectations of -13.8. The Current Situation Index climbed from -21.5 to -20.0, while the Expectations Index improved notably from -11.3 to -6.5, suggesting investors are becoming more optimistic about the economic outlook after the sharp deterioration seen earlier this year.

Experts agree: The Indian Rupee enjoys a short-term respite that may not last.Experts agree: The Indian Rupee enjoys a short-term respite that may not last

IRGC says Israel started a dangerous game by targeting oil industry and civilian sites.Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched a missile strike against a petrochemical facility in the Haifa area in response to Israeli attack on Iran's petrochemical sector. The IRGC accused Israel of "starting a dangerous game" by targeting oil and petrochemical infrastructure as well as civilian sites.

Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says.A fall in Hungary's inflation and risk ​premia has likely lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but the central bank must tread carefully amid volatility ‌in long-end yields and energy prices, a senior policymaker told Reuters.

British Pound holds above one-week low vs JPY; intervention risks cap further gains.British Pound holds above one-week low vs JPY; intervention risks cap further gains

Indian Rupee: RBI flow measures offer near-term support – OCBC.Indian Rupee: RBI flow measures offer near-term support – OCBC

First Light News: Iran Strikes Rattle Markets as AI Rally Unwinds.Polymarket odds for a permanent peace deal between the US and Iran by 15 June fell to as low as 6%.

Dollar index holds firm amid Middle East tensions and Fed outlook.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar against six major currencies, maintained its upward momentum for a second consecutive session, trading near 100.10 during Asian trading hours on Monday. The Greenback found support from increased safe-haven demand following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Japanese Yen: May weaken further versus US Dollar toward 160.75 – UOB.Japanese Yen: May weaken further versus US Dollar toward 160.75 – UOB

Renewed Iran Uncertainty and Rising Fed Hike Speculations.In the euro area, the June Sentix investor confidence index is released today. Markets look for an improvement to -14.6 (May: -16.4), extending last month's positive momentum, although sentiment remains pessimistic amid rising inflation and a weak growth outlook.

United States Dollar Index firms on Middle East tensions, Fed bets.United States Dollar Index firms on Middle East tensions, Fed bets

Australian Dollar struggles to recover against US Dollar as hawkish Fed bets escalate.Australian Dollar struggles to recover against US Dollar as hawkish Fed bets escalate

Oil: Muted spike masks tighter balance – Societe Generale.Oil: Muted spike masks tighter balance – Societe Generale

US Dollar: Fed stress test shapes path into June FOMC – DBS.US Dollar: Fed stress test shapes path into June FOMC – DBS

Japanese Yen extends losses, trading at previous intervention levels.Japanese Yen extends losses, trading at previous intervention levels

Indian Rupee: RBI support measures anchor INR – Commerzbank.Indian Rupee: RBI support measures anchor INR – Commerzbank

Germany Factory Orders s.a. (MoM) registered at -3.8%, below expectations (-1.2%) in April.Germany Factory Orders s.a. (MoM) registered at -3.8%, below expectations (-1.2%) in April

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Bounces Off $93 While Brent Tests $97 — NatGas Holding Firm?.Oil and Natural Gas trade with renewed stability as the Middle East truce holds firm. WTI rebounds to $94.62 defending channel support, Brent advances to $97.48, and Natural Gas holds $3.166 with bullish continuation.

Vietnam cbank vice governor says country will lean towards fiscal policy to meet growth target.Vietnam will lean towards expansionary fiscal policies to ​meet the government's economic growth target, with ‌the room narrowing for monetary policy, the country's deputy central bank governor Pham Thanh Ha was cited by ​state media as saying on on Monday.