UK retail sales surge in May with biggest annual rise since April 2025.The sharp rebound in both BRC and Barclays data will offer some near-term relief for UK consumer sentiment readings, but the underlying picture remains cautious. Spending growth of 0.8% annually remains well below the 3% inflation rate, meaning real consumer purchasing power is still being eroded.

South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (YoY) came in at 3.8%, above forecasts (3.6%) in 1Q.South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (YoY) came in at 3.8%, above forecasts (3.6%) in 1Q

South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (QoQ) registered at 1.8% above expectations (1.7%) in 1Q.South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (QoQ) registered at 1.8% above expectations (1.7%) in 1Q

New Zealand Manufacturing Sales increased to 3.6% in 1Q from previous -0.5%.New Zealand Manufacturing Sales increased to 3.6% in 1Q from previous -0.5%

The British Pound Sterling has the best rate in the G7 and the chart of a laggard.The British Pound Sterling has the best rate in the G7 and the chart of a laggard

Japanese Yen ignores every reason it has to strengthen.Japanese Yen ignores every reason it has to strengthen

South Korean Won: Policy support and equity rebalancing – BBH.South Korean Won: Policy support and equity rebalancing – BBH

Australian Dollar leans on a China prop that's quietly buckling.Australian Dollar leans on a China prop that's quietly buckling

Chinese Yuan: Neutral within 6.7620–6.7980 band versus US Dollar – UOB.Chinese Yuan: Neutral within 6.7620–6.7980 band versus US Dollar – UOB

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Trapped between key SMAs, bulls eye 214.00.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Trapped between key SMAs, bulls eye 214.00

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Double Top Risks Build at $3.10.Natural gas pulls back to key $3.10 support, forming a potential double top while resistance confluence and moving averages define critical levels for trend direction.

Asia FX: Oil and Fed backdrop weigh on KRW, IDR – OCBC.Asia FX: Oil and Fed backdrop weigh on KRW, IDR – OCBC

Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Chinese trade data due..China's May trade data is the focus, though its not likely to move major markets too much upon release. Export and import growth have tended to exceed expectations so far in 2026.

South Korean Won: Policy support tempers KRW losses – MUFG.South Korean Won: Policy support tempers KRW losses – MUFG

Why Oil Could Be 2026's Most Mispriced Macro Trade.The key mistake traders are making is assuming this crisis can be solved by one political headline.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats From Session Highs As Iran And Israel Halt Attacks.Oil markets pulled back after strong rally as Iran and Israel announced that they would halt operations against each other.

Chinese Yuan: Appreciation trend outweighs yield gap – Commerzbank.Chinese Yuan: Appreciation trend outweighs yield gap – Commerzbank

Singapore Dollar: Further losses against US Dollar toward 1.2960 – UOB.Singapore Dollar: Further losses against US Dollar toward 1.2960 – UOB

CEE FX: Zloty most vulnerable in risk-off – ING.CEE FX: Zloty most vulnerable in risk-off – ING

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back From Multi-Week Highs: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is losing some ground despite escalation in the Middle East.

WTI Oil climbs as Israel-Iran, Houthi tensions eclipse OPEC+ output hike.WTI Oil climbs as Israel-Iran, Houthi tensions eclipse OPEC+ output hike

US Dollar Holds Firm as Investors Eye Key US CPI Report.The US Dollar remained well supported at the start of the week as investors shifted their focus away from Middle East developments and towards the growing risk of persistent inflation in the United States. Friday's stronger-than-expected payrolls report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated.

South Korean Won: Authorities step up FX defence – BNY.South Korean Won: Authorities step up FX defence – BNY

India: Hawkish RBI stance and FY27 risks – DBS.India: Hawkish RBI stance and FY27 risks – DBS

NY Fed Consumer Inflation Expectations mostly unchanged in May, job market weakening.NY Fed Consumer Inflation Expectations mostly unchanged in May, job market weakening

Major European indices close mixed.The price of bitcoin is trading near the middle of its trading range at $63,832. The high price reached $64,191 the low price was at $62,370.

India's RBI offers concessional swaps for PSUs, NRI deposits to drive forex inflows.The Reserve Bank of India announced a series of forex measures last ​week, including offering concessional swaps to encourage ‌overseas fundraising by state-owned firms and foreign currency non-resident deposits.

Canadian Dollar softens as Gulf peace hopes weigh on Oil prices.Canadian Dollar softens as Gulf peace hopes weigh on Oil prices

BRENT OIL – Daily Cloud Base Came Under Increased Pressure Again After Short-Lived Recovery Attempts.Brent oil price jumped on Monday morning following an escalation in the Middle East (Israel attacked Iran's energy infrastructure and Iran responded by a wave of attacks on Israel) but gains were short-lived, as the price fell on Iran's announcement of an end to attacks that calmed the markets.

Euro elevates as Sentix confidence and ECB decision take center stage.Euro elevates as Sentix confidence and ECB decision take center stage