Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Gaps Higher to Start Week.The oil markets gapped higher to kick off the week, but have since rolled over once nuclear inspectors being agreed to by Iran calmed the markets. Traders continue to place bets based on the latest headlines.

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Continues to Respect Range.Natural gas markets continue to go sideways on Monday, as we have no real clear momentum or headlines to get the markets moving. We continue to see the 200 Day EMA as a bit of a magnet for price here.

Canadian Inflation Likely Peaked in May.Headline CPI inflation jumped up to 3.2% year-on-year (y/y) in May up from 2.8% in April, above consensus expectations. Higher prices at the pump were the main culprit, with inflation ex-gasoline up a more modest 2.2% y/y.

Markets Reward Stability as Burnham Rises and Iran Talks Progress.Sterling led gains in today as investors responded positively to signs of increasing political clarity in the UK, while improving prospects for a broader Middle East settlement supported risk sentiment more generally. Aussie followed as the second-strongest performer, with Canadian Dollar also finding support after stronger-than-expected inflation data.

U.S. Dollar Strength Tests Conviction as Bond Markets Split on Direction.Razan Hilal, FOREX.com Market Analyst, examines the U.S. Dollar Index and the key technical levels shaping its next move. With the DXY testing 13-month highs near a major multi-year resistance zone, short-dated Treasury yields are signaling growing conviction in a higher-for-longer rate environment.

Canada CPI Accelerates to 3.2% as Gasoline Prices Extend Surge.Canada's inflation accelerated more than expected in May, with headline CPI rising from 2.8% yoy to 3.2% yoy, above market expectations of 3.0% yoy. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.0%.

EUR/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CHF Forecasts – US Dollar Continues to Fight Others.The USD continues to fight all others, as we are still being driven by the latest headlines coming out of the Middle East.

Canada Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM) climbed from previous 0.1% to 0.2% in May.Canada Consumer Price Index - Core (MoM) climbed from previous 0.1% to 0.2% in May

Canada BoC Consumer Price Index Core (YoY): 2.2% (May) vs 2.1%.Canada BoC Consumer Price Index Core (YoY): 2.2% (May) vs 2.1%

The Dollar Outperforms Its Rivals.The US dollar opened the week with a gap up against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, expectations of accelerating inflation in the US and weakness in rival currencies. The pound is falling due to the imminent change of prime minister.

British Pound rallies as Starmer exit is expected to end political uncertainty.British Pound rallies as Starmer exit is expected to end political uncertainty

Oil: Energy shock drives macro risks – Rabobank.Oil: Energy shock drives macro risks – Rabobank

British Pound: Political change and flows – BNY.British Pound: Political change and flows – BNY

investingLive European session wrap: Markets watching US-Iran progress; Starmer resigns.The big news on the session came from London where UK prime minister Starmer announced his plans to resign. He will stay on until his next successor is voted in, with it likely being Andy Burnham now that Wes Streeting has pulled out of the race.

US VP Vance: Set up mechanism to keep the Hormuz open.US VP Vance: Set up mechanism to keep the Hormuz open

Canada: Inflation seen firming with energy support – TD Securities.Canada: Inflation seen firming with energy support – TD Securities

Canadian Dollar underperforms ahead of inflation data for May.Canadian Dollar underperforms ahead of inflation data for May

Crude Oil –22.06.2026.Crude Oil managed to re-test the resistance of 79.20 last week 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 –22.06.2026.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. While the Japan Finance Minister Katayama announced today that they are ready to take strong action on speculative forex moves.

USDJPY, GBPUSD Price Outlook: Breakout Risks Rise as DXY Tests 101.20.Dollar breakout risks remain in focus as the US Dollar Index (DXY) approaches the critical 101 level, USDJPY holds above 161, and GBPUSD trades below a key multi-month support zone.

Rupee snaps six-session winning streak as firmer dollar pinches.The Indian rupee slipped on Monday, snapping its six-day upward trend due to the strengthening dollar worldwide. While falling oil prices eased some apprehensions related to conflicts, the Federal Reserve's assertive monetary policy continues to support the dollar.

Long semiconductors is the most crowded trade on record; Spain favoured to win World Cup.The Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey (FMS) is one of the most influential monthly reports in the financial world. It polls roughly 200 to 400 institutional fund managers (people managing hundreds of billions of dollars in hedge funds, pension funds, and mutual funds) to see how they are positioned in the markets.

BofA now expects Fed to hike interest rates three times this year.That shows how quickly the perception in markets can change. Just six weeks ago, BofA changed their call from rate cuts to expecting the Fed to stand pat for the rest of the year.

Euro slips against British Pound after UK Prime Minister Starmer steps down.Euro slips against British Pound after UK Prime Minister Starmer steps down

The Week Ahead – The road to recovery!.EURUSD remains bearish It's a week of calm in the fundamental landscape after a host of big news events in last week's calendar. However, the dollar's bullish progression continues after the Middle East crisis brought scattered, short-lived support.

Euro advances as Eurozone PMIs and Lagarde speeches take focus while Yen stays pressured.Euro advances as Eurozone PMIs and Lagarde speeches take focus while Yen stays pressured

British Pound edges up above 1.3200 after PM Keir Starmer's resignation.British Pound edges up above 1.3200 after PM Keir Starmer's resignation

US Dollar: Stronger footing with higher yields – MUFG.US Dollar: Stronger footing with higher yields – MUFG

VIEW Britain's Keir Starmer to resign, pound holds lower.Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would resign, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September.

Canadian Dollar: Downtrend extends versus US Dollar – Societe Generale.Canadian Dollar: Downtrend extends versus US Dollar – Societe Generale