German ZEW Sentiment Jumps to 10.5 as Iran Peace Hopes Lift Outlook.German investor sentiment improved sharply in June, with the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index surging from -10.2 to 10.5, far exceeding expectations of -6.0 and returning to positive territory. The Eurozone-wide measure showed a similar improvement, rising from -9.1 to 9.5, also well above forecasts.

Canadian Dollar: Uptrend extends towards 1.4150 – Societe Generale.Canadian Dollar: Uptrend extends towards 1.4150 – Societe Generale

US Dollar: Fed focus offsets oil slide – ING.US Dollar: Fed focus offsets oil slide – ING

Euro: Upside bias capped by resistance – UOB.Euro: Upside bias capped by resistance – UOB

USDJPY Driven by Emotions: Bank of Japan Raises Rate to Highest Level Since 1995.The USDJPY pair declined to 160.13 on Tuesday after two highly volatile trading sessions. Investors remain focused on the Bank of Japan's latest policy meeting.

First Light News: Peace Hopes Underpin Risk Rally.It was a classic relief rally on Monday as markets digested the prospect of an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran.

Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) meets forecasts (0.4%) in May.Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) meets forecasts (0.4%) in May

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Truce Stability Fuels Technical Recovery — What's Next for Oil & NatGas?.One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics support constructive price action. WTI rebounds off channel floor at $80.09, Brent holds $82.41, and Natural Gas trades at $3.170 with positive momentum.

Indonesian Rupiah rises as US Dollar trims recent gains despite risk-off mood.Indonesian Rupiah rises as US Dollar trims recent gains despite risk-off mood

RBA Holds at 4.35%, Ready to Hike if Needed.As was all but universally expected, the RBA Monetary Policy Board (MPB) held the cash rate steady at 4.35% at its June meeting. But in a move that was less surprising to us than to some in the market, it explicitly signalled that further hikes remain on the table.

Japan Just Raised Interest Rates To A Level Not Seen Since 1995— And The Yen Carry Trade Is Back.To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to a level unseen in 31 years on Tuesday, aiming to normalize monetary policy amid mounting inflation pressures.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Needs breakout above 160.70 for fresh leg of rally.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Needs breakout above 160.70 for fresh leg of rally

Rating agencies weigh up Britain's Burnham factor.Credit rating agencies weighing how Andy Burnham could shape Britain's public finances as prime minister expect ​any bold fiscal policy shifts to be constrained by bond markets for now.

Australian Dollar edges up above 0.7050 amid hawkish comments by RBA's Bullock.Australian Dollar edges up above 0.7050 amid hawkish comments by RBA's Bullock

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Pulls back toward 185.50 near nine-day EMA.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Pulls back toward 185.50 near nine-day EMA

Euro: EU-China trade and accession politics in focus – Rabobank.Euro: EU-China trade and accession politics in focus – Rabobank

BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida's comments at news conference.The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, marking another landmark step in normalising ​monetary policy as it focused on taming price pressures ‌from the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

WTI slumps to three-month low near $79.00 on US-Iran peace deal optimism.WTI slumps to three-month low near $79.00 on US-Iran peace deal optimism

Federal Reserve policy: Slight hawkish shift preview – BNY.Federal Reserve policy: Slight hawkish shift preview – BNY

Japan finance minister says won't comment on BOJ decision until after press conference.As a reminder, BOJ governor Ueda wasn't present at this meeting as he was admitted to the hospital last week here. As such, Uchida will also be filling in for the BOJ press conference at the bottom of the hour.

Hang Seng Underperforms on Weak China's Retail Sales, USD/JPY Firmed Above 159.75 After BoJ.Fig. 1: USD/JPY minor trend as of 16 Jun 2026 (Source: TradingView). The information presented is historical information, and past performance is not indicative of future performance.

US-Iran Deal Paves Way to Reopen Hormuz – BoJ Hikes to 1.0%.The US-Iran deal is in the spotlight after a series of overnight updates. The agreement has effectively been signed, ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and launching 60 days of nuclear talks.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Slips as US-Iran Peace Deal Boosts EUR Rates.The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate slipped at the start of the week as the announcement of a US-Iran peace framework triggered broad US Dollar weakness, providing support for the Euro through its inverse relationship with the Greenback. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1569, down almost 0.2% on the.

New Zealand Dollar declines as risk-off mood supports US Dollar.New Zealand Dollar declines as risk-off mood supports US Dollar

US dollar near 10-day low as BOJ rate hike and Fed test FX markets.The US dollar held near 10-day lows on Tuesday as traders weighed the relief from a preliminary US-Iran peace agreement against a heavy week of central-bank decisions. The deal has helped calm oil markets and improve risk appetite, but currency moves have been more measured than the rally in stocks and bonds.

Australian Dollar Softens, ASX Perks Up After Mildly Hawkish RBA Hold.The Australian dollar softened while the ASX 200 reversed earlier losses after the Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. Although the decision was widely expected, policymakers retained a mildly hawkish bias as inflation remains above target and uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook persists.

Australia central bank warns rate hikes might not be over after holding fire.Australia's ‌central bank held its cash rate steady at 4.35% on Tuesday, saying the economy was slowing in the face of tighter financial conditions but warned it might yet hike again if needed to control inflation.

USD/JPY Outlook: BOJ sticks to the script as Nikkei rips to record highs.The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised rates to 1% in June, taking its key policy rate to the highest level since 1995 in a move that markets had all but fully priced beforehand. The real questions were elsewhere.

AUD/JPY Weakens After BoJ Hike and RBA Hold, Risks Build Towards 112 and Below.The Bank of Japan hiked. The Reserve Bank of Australia paused.

Asia open: Hang Seng underperforms on weak China's retail sales, USD/JPY firmed above 159.75 after BoJ.Global markets rallied after the US and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire framework and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Nasdaq 100 surged 3%, the Dow Jones hit a record high, and crude oil plunged below US$85 per barrel as geopolitical risk premiums evaporated.