Oil Price Forecast: Brent and WTI Eye Breakout as Strait of Hormuz Risk Grows.Oil prices remain supported as Strait of Hormuz risks and the U.S.-Iran conflict keep supply fears high, while Brent and WTI approach key breakout levels.

Asia open: Trump's Iran strike threat and tech rout spark stagflation.Global markets turned sharply risk-off as President Trump's threat of hard strikes on Iran sent WTI crude back above US$90 and revived stagflation fears. Hot US CPI data reinforced expectations of a higher-for-longer Federal Reserve stance, pressuring equities, bonds, and precious metals.

Swiss Franc strengthens as US Dollar struggles despite increased risk aversion.Swiss Franc strengthens as US Dollar struggles despite increased risk aversion

Trump, Iran and Hormuz: Brent Oil's Double Bottom Could Be the Real Warning..Financial markets continue to behave as though diplomacy will ultimately prevail in the Middle East. That assumption is becoming increasingly difficult to justify.

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: OpenAI is considering major price cuts (WSJ).Oil dominated the session as the US conducted strikes against Iran for a second straight night, with Tehran responding by hitting regional US bases and shipping near Hormuz and declaring the strait closed, a move CENTCOM partially disputed by noting commercial vessels were still transiting. The fresh hostilities pushed WTI briefly above $93/bbl before the advance faded, with traders having largely priced in the prospect of strikes given Trump's earlier warnings, including a threat to escalate further if no deal is reached by June 11.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Rises to near 185.50 due to bullish emergence.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Rises to near 185.50 due to bullish emergence

Rupee braces for weaker start after Iran–US tensions ignite fresh oil rally.The Indian rupee is poised to kick off Thursday on a weaker note after a long-standing pressure point returns to the ​fore, with oil prices climbing after Iran and the United ‌States traded strikes.

New Zealand Dollar edges higher despite Iran conflict risks.New Zealand Dollar edges higher despite Iran conflict risks

Australian Dollar bounces off two-month low amid softer USD; upside seems capped.Australian Dollar bounces off two-month low amid softer USD; upside seems capped

British Pound nudges higher above 1.3350 despite rising Fed hike bets.British Pound nudges higher above 1.3350 despite rising Fed hike bets

Dollar shaky as investors weigh rate outlook, Middle East worries.The U.S. dollar wobbled on Thursday as new U.S. strikes in the ​Middle East undermined sentiment, while a surge in May U.S. consumer inflation to a three-year high kept investors uneasy about the Federal ‌Reserve's monetary policy outlook.

Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot vs softer USD; upside potential seems limited.Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot vs softer USD; upside potential seems limited

United States Dollar Index declines despite increased safe-haven demand.United States Dollar Index declines despite increased safe-haven demand

Shares retreat as techs extend losses, US strikes on Iran lift oil.Asian stocks fell on Thursday, weighed down by a Wall Street selloff after a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, while renewed U.S. strikes on Iran fuelled a rise in oil prices.

Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations declined to 5.5% in June from previous 5.6%.Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations declined to 5.5% in June from previous 5.6%

Euro gathers strength to near 1.1550 ahead of ECB rate decision.Euro gathers strength to near 1.1550 ahead of ECB rate decision

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, IRGC closes Hormuz to all vessels.US launches fresh strikes on Iran, IRGC closes Hormuz to all vessels

Japan BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions Index (QoQ) below forecasts (4.2) in 2Q: Actual (-1.8).Japan BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions Index (QoQ) below forecasts (4.2) in 2Q: Actual (-1.8)

Breaking: Japanese Yen hits 6-week low near 160.50 amid intervention fears.Breaking: Japanese Yen hits 6-week low near 160.50 amid intervention fears

United Kingdom RICS Housing Price Balance registered at -34%, below expectations (-31%) in May.United Kingdom RICS Housing Price Balance registered at -34%, below expectations (-31%) in May

South Korea Unemployment Rate remains unchanged at 2.8% in May.South Korea Unemployment Rate remains unchanged at 2.8% in May

The British Pound Sterling is hawkish for all the wrong reasons.The British Pound Sterling is hawkish for all the wrong reasons

Japanese Yen drags a historic rate hike into intervention country.Japanese Yen drags a historic rate hike into intervention country

ECB poised for 'insurance hike' as Iran war fans euro zone inflation.The European Central Bank is all but certain to raise interest rates on Thursday ​in the hope of nipping higher inflation in the bud before a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war spreads ‌more broadly across the euro zone economy.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Outside Day Signals Reversal Risk.Natural gas formed a key outside day near support, with price action testing moving averages and trendline support, raising potential for either bullish reversal or renewed weakness.

ECB Preview: Another Rate Hike May Support the Euro.The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this week, with policymakers increasingly concerned about inflation risks linked to higher energy prices. According to ABN AMRO, ECB President Christine Lagarde has already signalled that June would be the "right time to assess" the impact of the Iran.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Gains Ground As Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Iran Hard.Oil markets moved higher as traders focused on rising geopolitical tensions.

Euro trades muted ahead of expected ECB rate hike.Euro trades muted ahead of expected ECB rate hike

USD/JPY Price Forecast: US Dollar holds above 160 as RSI nears overbought, BoJ risk looms.USD/JPY Price Forecast: US Dollar holds above 160 as RSI nears overbought, BoJ risk looms

Swiss Franc eases as traders weigh US inflation data and geopolitical risks.Swiss Franc eases as traders weigh US inflation data and geopolitical risks