US June Philly Fed business index 10.3 versus 10.0 estimate.The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey, also known as the Philly Fed Index, is one of the earliest monthly indicators of manufacturing sector health in the United States. Published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, it surveys manufacturers in the Third Federal Reserve District, covering eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Canada May PPI +1.2% m/m vs +1.8% expected.StatCan says: "The PPI increased 1.2% month over month in May, marking its fifth consecutive monthly increase. Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continued to affect global commodity markets in May, reflecting impacts on crude oil costs and supply chains since March of this year.

Rate hikes are on for the G10 economies.The agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, and the subsequent fall in oil prices, are good news for central bankers worried that high energy costs will spill over into ​broader price pressures.

Mexico Private Spending (YoY): 2.2% (1Q) vs previous 4%.Mexico Private Spending (YoY): 2.2% (1Q) vs previous 4%

NZD/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JPY Forecasts – US Dollar Vying to Rally on Thursday.The US dollar is looking to rally on Thursday, as traders continue to measure risk appetite in general.

Mexico Private Spending (QoQ) fell from previous 1% to -0.8% in 1Q.Mexico Private Spending (QoQ) fell from previous 1% to -0.8% in 1Q

UK Pound hits two-month low as dollar surges and BoE holds rates.The British pound has fallen to its lowest point in two months. This happened as the US dollar strengthened due to expectations of interest rate hikes in America.

investingLive European FX news wrap: SNB and BoE steady; US dollar extends gains.It's been a pretty calm session in terms of data and news releases. The UK employment report was better than expected with a tick lower in the unemployment rate and stronger wage growth.

Crude Oil –18.06.2026.Crude Oil managed to re-test the resistance of 79.20 yesterday before the market dropped as the deal to end the war between Iran and US is still valid. Targets are still towards pre-war levels around the 68.00 zone.

USD/JPY –18.06.2026.USDJPY in the short term is still facing a resistance zone around 160.90-161.95 as the last time the market reached it, the Bank of Japan warned about possible intervention to support the yen. So, the continued movement below this level could threaten a drop towards 157.00-50 and 152.00.

Euro area: ECB hikes see limited regional follow-through – BNY.Euro area: ECB hikes see limited regional follow-through – BNY

VIEW Bank of England leaves rates on hold, sterling falls.The Bank of England kept interest rates steady at 3.75% on Thursday, as it has since the start of the U.S.-Iran war, judging it would be premature to raise rates now given the unclear strength of increased inflation pressures.

-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of June meeting./ParagraphParagraph xml:space="preserve" LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 7-2 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee./ParagraphParagraph xml:space="preserve" Below are key excerpts from comments ​by individual members of the MPC about their latest decision.

BoE Holds at 3.75%, But 7-2 Vote Keeps Rate Hike Risk Alive.The Bank of England left Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75%, as widely expected, but the vote split and accompanying statement underscored that the debate within the Monetary Policy Committee remains firmly tilted toward inflation risks. The MPC voted 7-2 to keep rates unchanged, with Megan Greene and Huw Pill preferring an immediate 25 basis point increase to 4.0%.

Bank of England votes 7-2 to keep rates at 3.75%.The BoE's approach contrasts with those of the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan and projections from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Unchanged in line with expectations (7).United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Unchanged in line with expectations (7)

United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Hike in line with forecasts (2).United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Hike in line with forecasts (2)

Morning Bid: Kevin who? MoU trumps Fed.What matters in U.S. and global markets today

Rupee posts longest winning run in a year on exporter flows, bank dollar sales.The Indian rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar for the fifth day straight, marking its longest rally in a year. Lenders and exporters aggressively reduced their dollar holdings.

Bitcoin at $64K: Sell-Off Triggered by Hawkish Comments from the New Fed Chair.The crypto market capitalisation fell 2.6% over the day to $2.2T, following a global sell-off of risky assets triggered by hawkish comments from the new Fed Chair, Warsh. However, after the initial sell-off, buyers appear to be returning to the markets, in line with a recovery in risk appetite in the equity market.

New Zealand Dollar dips as stronger growth, risk optimism fail to offset hawkish Fed.New Zealand Dollar dips as stronger growth, risk optimism fail to offset hawkish Fed

Euro: Range floor holds into ECB decisions – ING.Euro: Range floor holds into ECB decisions – ING

Australian Dollar remains in positive territory after paring recent gains.Australian Dollar remains in positive territory after paring recent gains

Investors brace for less predictable Fed as Warsh rewrites playbook .The Kevin Warsh era at the Federal Reserve began with a jolt on Wall Street, with investors bracing for sharp moves as the central bank pulls back from signaling possible future interest rate moves.

Eurozone Construction Output s.a (MoM) fell from previous 0.8% to 0.6% in April.Eurozone Construction Output s.a (MoM) fell from previous 0.8% to 0.6% in April

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Under $75 While Brent Tests $77 — NatGas Holds Channel?.One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics dominate as US production stays robust. WTI slides to $74.02 after triangle violation, Brent defends $77.74 support, and Natural Gas trades at $3.152.

GBP/JPY: Ascending Triangle Under Pressure.The GBP/JPY pair has come under pressure after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.0% on 16 June. The Bank of England is following the opposite path: at its 30 April meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8–1 to keep the base rate at 3.75%, with one member advocating an increase to 4%.

United States Dollar: Fed story supports modest gains – ING.United States Dollar: Fed story supports modest gains – ING

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Consolidates above 160.50, two-year high amid intervention risks.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Consolidates above 160.50, two-year high amid intervention risks

Swiss National Bank's Tschudin: Economic activity in Switzerland is resilient.Swiss National Bank's Tschudin: Economic activity in Switzerland is resilient