Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain.The dollar dipped for a second day as easing inflation and falling oil prices tempered expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. Despite this pullback, the greenback remains strong for the week and month.

The Weekly Bottom Line: Oil Prices Retreat as AI Volatility Picks Up.This week's inflation data reinforced a familiar message: the recent inflation gain remains largely energy-driven, while underlying price pressures have remained contained and continue to ease. May's CPI print showed headline inflation re-accelerating to 3.2% year-on-year (y/y) from 2.8% in April, driven primarily by higher gasoline prices.

Vietnam: Strong growth but rising inflation risks – HSBC.Vietnam: Strong growth but rising inflation risks – HSBC

Singapore Dollar: Gains momentum against US Dollar – OCBC.Singapore Dollar: Gains momentum against US Dollar – OCBC

Thailand: AI-linked momentum but 2027 slowdown – HSBC.Thailand: AI-linked momentum but 2027 slowdown – HSBC

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 26 Jun: Greenback ends mixed, still higher for week.The U.S. dollar ended Friday slightly mixed but still posted a gain for the week as investors turned more cautious toward risk assets. The greenback came under pressure from falling U.S. Treasury yields, particularly at the short and intermediate maturities, and another sharp decline in crude oil prices as markets grew increasingly confident that Middle East tensions would not disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korea: Exports and inflation support rate hike path – DBS.South Korea: Exports and inflation support rate hike path – DBS

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Can Bulls Break $3.44 Ceiling?.Natural gas continues testing 200-day moving average resistance zone as trend structure weakens, with upside capped unless key breakout levels are reclaimed and broader bullish structure resumes.

Chinese Yuan: Weakness against US Dollar seen as corrective – OCBC.Chinese Yuan: Weakness against US Dollar seen as corrective – OCBC

Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions declined to €30.2K from previous €34.4K.Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions declined to €30.2K from previous €34.4K

Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions dipped from previous $-4.1K to $-13K.Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions dipped from previous $-4.1K to $-13K

Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions up to ¥-146.1K from previous ¥-150.1K.Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions up to ¥-146.1K from previous ¥-150.1K

The Japanese Yen got its hike; Tokyo still has to do the rest.The Japanese Yen got its hike; Tokyo still has to do the rest

Pound to Rupee FX Forecast: GBP Eyes 123.50 as Lower Oil Prices Boost INR.The Pound to Rupee (GBP/INR) exchange rate traded around 124.59 on Friday, extending June losses as the Indian Rupee continued to benefit from lower oil prices and stronger capital inflows. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Rupee (GBP/INR): 124.5895 (+0.08%)24 hours ago: 124.48427 days ago: 124.8906Month-to-Date: -2.52%Year-to-Date:.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Dives 3.5% As Traders Shrug Off Iran's Attack On Ship In Hormuz.Oil markets are losing ground as traders bet that oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz will increase.

Vietnam: Solid GDP and easing inflation backdrop – DBS.Vietnam: Solid GDP and easing inflation backdrop – DBS

Canadian Dollar trims gains as US-Iran tensions and hawkish Fed outlook support the US Dollar.Canadian Dollar trims gains as US-Iran tensions and hawkish Fed outlook support the US Dollar

Philippines: Stagflation risks as prices surge – HSBC.Philippines: Stagflation risks as prices surge – HSBC

Thai Baht: Stabilizes on inflows after export miss – Commerzbank.Thai Baht: Stabilizes on inflows after export miss – Commerzbank

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count rose from previous 433 to 440.United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count rose from previous 433 to 440

IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'.Global trade flows and relationships are shifting after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed unilateral tariffs on ​most countries, but the U.S. dollar continues to anchor ‌international trade, banking and central bank reserves, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist said on Friday.

Malaysian Ringgit: Policy support tempers downside but caps upside – MUFG.Malaysian Ringgit: Policy support tempers downside but caps upside – MUFG

Fed's Kashkari: “I have one rate hike penciled in for 2026”.Fed's Kashkari: “I have one rate hike penciled in for 2026”

WTI Oil weakens as Middle East export recovery tempers supply risk concerns.WTI Oil weakens as Middle East export recovery tempers supply risk concerns

US President Trump: Iran broke the ceasefire with Hormuz drone strike.US President Trump: Iran broke the ceasefire with Hormuz drone strike

British Pound rebounds as US Dollar rally fades, UK politics stabilize.British Pound rebounds as US Dollar rally fades, UK politics stabilize

Australia: Labour market rebound masks emerging slack – UOB.Australia: Labour market rebound masks emerging slack – UOB

USD/JPY Near-Term Outlook as Pair Faces Intervention Threat.The USD/JPY remains in a strong uptrend, as it surges past the 161 Yen mark vs the US Dollar. However, intervention threats now loom.

Japan: Food and services signal steady inflation – Societe Generale.Japan: Food and services signal steady inflation – Societe Generale

British Pound steadies against the Japanese Yen as markets assess UK politics and Japan intervention risks.British Pound steadies against the Japanese Yen as markets assess UK politics and Japan intervention risks