Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to begin separation process from Canada.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed a non-binding October referendum asking residents whether the province should begin the legal process toward a possible independence vote.

Japan Core Inflation Slows to Four-Year Low as Weak Price Momentum Challenges BoJ Hawks.Japan's underlying inflation slowed sharply in April, creating increasingly difficult conditions for the Bank of Japan to justify near-term rate hikes despite recent hawkish rhetoric from several policymakers.

Barkin, Goolsbee Signal Growing Fed Concern Over Persistent Inflation Risks.Federal Reserve officials Thomas Barkin and Austan Goolsbee signaled growing concern on Thursday that inflation pressures may prove more persistent than previously expected, reinforcing the broader market shift toward a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook. While neither policymaker explicitly endorsed another rate hike, both emphasized that inflation progress has stalled and that policymakers cannot assume recent supply-driven price shocks will fade smoothly on their own.

Canadian Dollar declines as oil prices ease on rising US-Iran peace hopes.Canadian Dollar declines as oil prices ease on rising US-Iran peace hopes

Dollar perched near six-week high on uncertainty over US-Iran deal.The dollar held near a six-week top on Friday, after a volatile ​overnight session on conflicting signals over a U.S.-Iran peace deal, though investors latched on to hopes of some progress.

New Zealand Dollar flat lines vs USD as bulls shrug off upbeat Retail Sales.New Zealand Dollar flat lines vs USD as bulls shrug off upbeat Retail Sales

Japanese Yen weakens on soft Japan CPI inflation data.Japanese Yen weakens on soft Japan CPI inflation data

WTI remains below $97.00 as US-Iran peace hopes rise.WTI remains below $97.00 as US-Iran peace hopes rise

Rupee moves up after 10 days on likely RBI intervention.The Indian rupee saw its steepest gains in two weeks, rebounding against the dollar after significant central bank interventions. Talk of potential interest rate hikes also bolstered the currency, making it the strongest Asian performer.

ASX 200 Outlook: Bulls Buy Dips as RBA Hike Bets Collapse.The ASX 200 enjoyed its best day in six weeks as weak Australian jobs data crushed June RBA hike expectations.

US President Donald Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh on Friday to lead Fed.US President Donald Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh on Friday to lead Fed

Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) declined to 1.9% in April from previous 2.4%.Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) declined to 1.9% in April from previous 2.4%

Pound Sterling holds up as the BoE talks hawkish into a slowdown.Pound Sterling holds up as the BoE talks hawkish into a slowdown

Euro holds the line as its own PMIs slide into contraction.Euro holds the line as its own PMIs slide into contraction

Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says.British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make ​big purchases in almost a year and a ‌half, underscoring the fragile mood among households, according to a survey published on Friday.

United Kingdom GfK Consumer Confidence above forecasts (-28) in May: Actual (-23).United Kingdom GfK Consumer Confidence above forecasts (-28) in May: Actual (-23)

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rangebound below 159.50 as RSI momentum fades.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rangebound below 159.50 as RSI momentum fades

New Zealand Retail Sales ex Autos (QoQ) declined to 1% in 1Q from previous 1.5%.New Zealand Retail Sales ex Autos (QoQ) declined to 1% in 1Q from previous 1.5%

New Zealand's Retail Sales climb 0.9% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.5% expected.New Zealand's Retail Sales climb 0.9% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.5% expected

Japanese Yen Outlook: USD/JPY Stalls While JPY Crosses Turn Choppy.USD/JPY is showing signs of exhaustion beneath 159 as traders weigh the growing risk of fresh MOF intervention and rising expectations for a hawkish BOJ hike. I look at technical setups across USD/JPY, CAD/JPY and CAD/CHF as yen crosses begin to lose momentum.

South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index increased to 106.1 in May from previous 99.2.South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index increased to 106.1 in May from previous 99.2

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Triangle Compression Near Breakout Zone.Crude oil consolidates within a symmetrical triangle near key moving average support, with volatility compressing as price approaches a potential breakout point.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bull Pennant Faces Critical Retest.Natural gas pulls back after a bull pennant breakout, retesting key support near converging moving averages as traders assess whether momentum will resume higher.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap: Markets cheer on claims of US-Iran agreement.It's been a hectic session with many US-Iran related headlines. The session started on a negative note after reports of Iran's Supreme Leader forbidding uranium removal leading to speculation of a more prolonged US-Iran stalemate.

South Korea: Flows pressure KRW and tech theme – BNY.South Korea: Flows pressure KRW and tech theme – BNY

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats As Traders Bet On Progress In U.S. – Iran Talks.Recent reports suggest that U.S. and Iran could reach a deal soon.

Fed's Barkin eschews forward monetary guidance.Fed's Barkin eschews forward monetary guidance

Indonesian Rupiah: BI front-loads tightening to bolster currency – DBS.Indonesian Rupiah: BI front-loads tightening to bolster currency – DBS

US Dollar Short-term Outlook: USD Rally Vulnerable at Major Resistance.The US Dollar has rallied strongly off the monthly lows after breaking out of the March downtrend, but the advance is now pressing into a major pivot zone that could determine the next directional move. While the broader recovery structure remains constructive near-term, the rally is beginning to show signs of vulnerability as price tests a key technical barrier.

Canadian Dollar struggles as US-Iran negotiation optimism pressures Oil prices.Canadian Dollar struggles as US-Iran negotiation optimism pressures Oil prices