Canadian Dollar slides to fresh low since late March vs USD despite rallying Oil prices.Canadian Dollar slides to fresh low since late March vs USD despite rallying Oil prices

Indian rupee, bonds to extend rally on RBI's capital inflows salvo.The Indian rupee is expected to extend its rally this week after the central bank announced a host of measures to boost inflows, while government bonds are also likely to gain as fears ​of aggressive rate hikes recede.

New Zealand Dollar rebounds to near 0.5800 amid easing risk aversion.New Zealand Dollar rebounds to near 0.5800 amid easing risk aversion

Euro edges higher above 1.1500 on ECB hike bets, traders eye on Middle East tensions.Euro edges higher above 1.1500 on ECB hike bets, traders eye on Middle East tensions

British Pound recovers slightly from three-week low as USD bulls pause for a breather.British Pound recovers slightly from three-week low as USD bulls pause for a breather

Japanese Yen holds below 160.00 following Q1 GDP data.Japanese Yen holds below 160.00 following Q1 GDP data

Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up.The dollar was perched near a two-month high on ​Monday after a blowout U.S. jobs report sent traders ramping up bets on a Federal Reserve rate ‌hike this year, while the yen teetered further into the intervention zone.

Japan Trade Balance - BOP Basis: ¥4211B (April) vs ¥3900B.Japan Trade Balance - BOP Basis: ¥4211B (April) vs ¥3900B

Japan Gross Domestic Product Deflator (YoY) below expectations (3.4%) in 1Q: Actual (3.2%).Japan Gross Domestic Product Deflator (YoY) below expectations (3.4%) in 1Q: Actual (3.2%)

Japan Current Account n.s.a. registered at ¥3907B above expectations (¥3137B) in April.Japan Current Account n.s.a. registered at ¥3907B above expectations (¥3137B) in April

Japan Gross Domestic Product Annualized came in at 1.8%, above expectations (1.3%) in 1Q.Japan Gross Domestic Product Annualized came in at 1.8%, above expectations (1.3%) in 1Q

Japan Bank Lending (YoY) above forecasts (5.6%) in May: Actual (5.7%).Japan Bank Lending (YoY) above forecasts (5.6%) in May: Actual (5.7%)

Asia markets brace for selling after tech rout hits Wall Street.Asian markets were poised to fall on Monday after Wall Street's nine-week winning streak ended in heavy tech selling, while Israeli strikes on Beirut sent oil and ​the dollar higher.

Australian Dollar softens as Middle East tensions, stronger jobs report boost US Dollar.Australian Dollar softens as Middle East tensions, stronger jobs report boost US Dollar

US President Donald Trump says he will ask Netanyahu not to strike back at Iran.US President Donald Trump says he will ask Netanyahu not to strike back at Iran

Global Markets Week Ahead: Can the AI Rally Survive Inflation and Higher Rates?.The week ahead promises to be one of the most important of the month for global markets, with investors balancing strong US jobs data, critical inflation reports, central bank decisions and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Iran and global energy supplies. While the AI-driven rally remains the dominant market theme, traders will also be.

Natural Gas News: Weather Remains in Control of Natural Gas Futures This Week.Natural gas futures face a critical week as weather forecasts, EIA inventory data, and LNG demand shape the market outlook.

China Foreign Exchange Reserves (MoM): $3.442T (May) vs $3.411T.China Foreign Exchange Reserves (MoM): $3.442T (May) vs $3.411T

Oil News: Crude Oil Analysis Sees Higher Prices if Middle East Risks Return.Crude oil prices fell as Middle East tensions eased, but tight inventories, record exports, and OPEC's demand outlook keep supply risks elevated.

Crude Oil Weekly Outlook: Will WTI Rebound from Key $88 Support Again?.WTI crude oil is retesting the critical $88 support level, the lower boundary of a multi-month consolidation range, as markets weigh soft summer demand, rising inventories, OPEC production increases, and ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Rebound or breakdown?

Interest Rates Forecast: USD/JPY Near 160 as Fed and BOJ Diverge.Strong U.S. jobs data, rising Treasury yields, and BOJ policy risks keep USD/JPY near 160 as markets watch the next interest rate decision.

Markets Face Triple Threat as AI Trade Cracks, Fed Risks Rise, and Iran Conflict Escalates.Markets ended the week in a far more defensive mood than they began it. After spending May climbing steadily on the back of AI enthusiasm, resilient economic growth, and hopes for easing geopolitical tensions, investors were suddenly forced to confront three separate risks at once.

Week Ahead: Surging Greenback on Robust Jobs Data, while ECB Hike Seen as a Done Deal.The war in the Middle East continues to disrupt flows from the region and helps shape risk appetites. After falling by almost 14% in the last two weeks of May, July WTI rose about 4.5% last week as there seemed to be little progress toward a resolution.

Oil Price Forecast 2026: Rabobank Sees Brent Crude Surging if Strait Closure Persists.Oil prices have fallen back from recent highs, with OIL/USD trading near $90.54 after reaching $95.32 earlier this week. However, Rabobank believes the market is underestimating the severity of the ongoing energy supply disruption.

Natural Gas News: Forecast Turns Cautious as Supply Glut Pressures Futures.Natural gas prices face pressure from abundant supply and weak LNG exports, though hot weather and global shortages support forecasts.

Dollar firms after strong US jobs data, pushes yen through 160 level.The dollar strengthened significantly, poised for over a 1% weekly gain following robust U.S. employment figures. Nonfarm payrolls exceeded expectations, boosting the dollar against the yen, which faces pressure near the 160 barrier.

Indonesia central bank, finance minister agree to boost asset yields to aid rupiah.Indonesia's central bank chief and finance minister on Saturday agreed to increase yields on Indonesian assets to attract portfolio inflows and support the rupiah, after the currency hit record ​lows in the past few weeks.

Rupee in rhapsody, passes 95 vs USD level at close.On Friday, the Indian Rupee made impressive gains, climbing 84 paise against the US Dollar. This upward momentum came after the Reserve Bank of India and the government introduced initiatives to lure foreign investors.

The Weekly Bottom Line: Canada's Economy Stalls Ahead of Trade Negotiations.Hope for a peace deal to end the conflict between Iran and the U.S. and open the Strait of Hormuz dominated markets this week. While optimism around a possible 60-day truce has pushed oil prices sharply lower (down roughly nine percent relative to late last week), volatility remains elevated.

Bank of Canada to Hold Interest Rates as Prices Rise But Economy Wobbles.We have some key data releases in the week ahead, but the focus will be on the Bank of Canada's decision on interest rates on Wednesday where we expect a fifth consecutive hold.