Natural Gas News: Futures Eye Breakout on Hot Weather Forecast.Hot weather forecasts, rising LNG exports, and strong technicals put natural gas futures on breakout watch despite healthy storage inventories.

United States Wholesale Inventories above forecasts (0.2%) in May: Actual (0.3%).United States Wholesale Inventories above forecasts (0.2%) in May: Actual (0.3%)

US May wholesale inventories +0.3% vs +0.3% expected.For background, the Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey , conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, is one of the government's key economic indicators, tracking sales, end-of-month inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers across the country. The survey excludes manufacturers' sales branches and offices, as well as wholesale electronic markets, agents, and brokers.

Reserve Bank of Australia: Gradual cooling supports steady policy – UOB.Reserve Bank of Australia: Gradual cooling supports steady policy – UOB

Mexico Trade Balance s/a, $ down to $0.638B in May from previous $3.351B.Mexico Trade Balance s/a, $ down to $0.638B in May from previous $3.351B

Mexico Trade Balance, $ dipped from previous $4.52B to $2.259B in May.Mexico Trade Balance, $ dipped from previous $4.52B to $2.259B in May

Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May.Brazil's ​current account ‌deficit reached $3.185 billion in ​May, ​central bank data ⁠showed ​on Friday, ​narrower than the $4.159 billion shortfall ​expected ​in a Reuters ‌poll.

Indonesia: Growth slows as energy shock bites – HSBC.Indonesia: Growth slows as energy shock bites – HSBC

Mexican Peso: Under pressure as Banxico pauses – Societe Generale.Mexican Peso: Under pressure as Banxico pauses – Societe Generale

BoJ Tightening vs. BoE Hold: The Macro Forces Behind GBP/JPY Volatility.Delve into the GBP/JPY technical analysis, uncover key catalysts, and understand how BOE and BOJ monetary policies influence market trends.

The Dollar: Has It Peaked?.The US dollar took a hit after the macroeconomic data. Orders for durable goods fell 4.5% month-on-month in May, while the personal consumption expenditure index rose 0.4% month-on-month, falling short of forecasts.

Sterling set for best week against euro since mid-May, ignores politics for now.Britain's pound was a touch firmer against a broadly softer dollar on Friday and was set to ​end a week that saw Keir Starmer resign as ‌UK prime minister with its best weekly showing against the euro in over five weeks.

Indian Rupee set to open higher on Monday as US Dollar corrects.Indian Rupee set to open higher on Monday as US Dollar corrects

South Korean Won bounces from lows at 1,550 USD in a suspected intervention.South Korean Won bounces from lows at 1,550 USD in a suspected intervention

Italy Trade Balance non-EU: €3.843B (May) vs previous €3.846B.Italy Trade Balance non-EU: €3.843B (May) vs previous €3.846B

US Dollar: Breather not reversal – OCBC.US Dollar: Breather not reversal – OCBC

Italy 10-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.77% to 3.63%.Italy 10-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.77% to 3.63%

Italy 5-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.16% to 3.03%.Italy 5-y Bond Auction dipped from previous 3.16% to 3.03%

Italy 10-y Bond Auction: 1.63% vs previous 3.77%.Italy 10-y Bond Auction: 1.63% vs previous 3.77%

Japanese Yen: Bearish bias intact against US Dollar – UOB.Japanese Yen: Bearish bias intact against US Dollar – UOB

Italy Consumer Confidence registered at 92.4, below expectations (94.5) in June.Italy Consumer Confidence registered at 92.4, below expectations (94.5) in June

Italy Business Confidence meets forecasts (88.4) in June.Italy Business Confidence meets forecasts (88.4) in June

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats from 162.00 neighborhood; bullish setup favors dip-buyers.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats from 162.00 neighborhood; bullish setup favors dip-buyers

Mexican Peso: Stable summer trading view against US Dollar – Rabobank.Mexican Peso: Stable summer trading view against US Dollar – Rabobank

US dollar heads into second half as world's top-performing major currency.The US dollar is set to enter the second half of 2026 on a strong footing, supported by higher interest rates, resilient economic growth and sustained investor demand for US assets. Despite easing inflation concerns and geopolitical relief, expectations of further rate hikes, strong inflows and AI-driven optimism continue to underpin dollar strength against major global currencies.

Indian Rupee: Rangebound performance with debt inflows – Societe Generale.Indian Rupee: Rangebound performance with debt inflows – Societe Generale

Eurozone consumer one-year inflation expectations cool down to 3.5% - ECB survey shows.Eurozone consumer one-year inflation expectations cool down to 3.5% - ECB survey shows

ECB Survey: Eurozone Consumers Cut Inflation Expectations, Growth Outlook Improves.Eurozone consumers turned more optimistic about inflation and the economy in May, according to the ECB's latest Consumer Expectations Survey. One-year inflation expectations fell sharply to 3.5% from 4.0%, while expectations for inflation three and five years ahead were unchanged at 2.9% and 2.4%, respectively.

Australian Dollar: Still in weak phase against US Dollar – UOB.Australian Dollar: Still in weak phase against US Dollar – UOB

ECB survey shows inflation expectations dropping markedly and growth outlook improving.The ECB Consumer Expectations Survey for May 2026 showed a mixed but slightly improving outlook for the Eurozone economy. The most notable development was a decline in short-term inflation expectations, suggesting consumers are becoming more confident that price pressures are easing.