Japanese inflation data on the economic and event calendar in Asia, Friday, June 19, 2026.Data from NZ kick off the calendar, May CPI from Japan follows later.Headline and core measures have remained below the BoJ 2% target for four consecutive months.

United States Total Net TIC Flows down to $26.1B in April from previous $150.7B.United States Total Net TIC Flows down to $26.1B in April from previous $150.7B

United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows came in at $103.1B, above forecasts ($75B) in April.United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows came in at $103.1B, above forecasts ($75B) in April

Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) came in at $3504M, above expectations ($2200M) in May.Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) came in at $3504M, above expectations ($2200M) in May

British Pound slips as BoE holds rates, Fed's cautious stance supports Greenback.British Pound slips as BoE holds rates, Fed's cautious stance supports Greenback

Japanese Yen knocks to 40-year lows as risks of intervention rise.Japanese Yen knocks to 40-year lows as risks of intervention rise

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Markets Attempt To Rebound After Multi-Day Sell-Off.Oil markets are moving higher as some traders are ready to buy the dip.

US list blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting the Straits of Hormuz.The latest developments confirms the MOU de-escalation in maritime tensions between the United States and Iran. U.S. forces have ended all blockade enforcement operations and lifted restrictions on maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, allowing commercial shipping to resume normal transit.

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count unchanged at 433.United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count unchanged at 433

Key Points from the MOU between the US and Iran..Key Points from the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Iran–U.S.) Ceasefire and Security Immediate and permanent termination of military operations between Iran, the United States, and their allies. Commitment not to initiate military action or use force against one another.

Dollar Index Rallies on Growing Prospects for Fed Rate Hike.Fed's hawkish hold on Wednesday sparked fresh dollar's rally, as signals of rate hike by the end of 2026 offsets dollar negative signals from growing peace prospects after US and Iran signed an agreement that opens way towards the end of war.

Australian Dollar firms as US Jobless Claims point to steady labor market.Australian Dollar firms as US Jobless Claims point to steady labor market

United States 4-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.595% to 3.58%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction fell from previous 3.595% to 3.58%

Bank of England: Steady policy path – Deutsche Bank.Bank of England: Steady policy path – Deutsche Bank

Brazil yield curve steepens on policy decision seen as dovish.Brazil's debt yield curve reacted sharply on Thursday to a central bank decision considered dovish, as policymakers cut interest rates and ​left the door open for more easing despite acknowledging a more ‌challenging inflation outlook.

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at 73B, below expectations (82B) in June 12.United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at 73B, below expectations (82B) in June 12

Trump: Iran not a threat. Oil lower..Pres.Trump is on TruthSocial touting the latest. He posts in all caps as well that: "OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON (THE WORLD WILL BE SAFE!

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Looking to Stabilize Heading into Juneteenth Holiday.Crude oil markets are looking for support as we head into a holiday on Friday.

Euro set for weakness as BoE, SNB, Norges Bank and Riksbank leave the ECB hiking alone.Euro set for weakness as BoE, SNB, Norges Bank and Riksbank leave the ECB hiking alone

Can the US Dollar extend its Fed-driven rally?.Can the US Dollar extend its Fed-driven rally?

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Flat on Thursday.Natural gas is flat ahead of the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, as we are trying to perhaps get flat, as the headlines from the Middle East could move things in a three-day weekend.

Bank of England Review – On Hold as Hawkish Arguments Remain Scarce.The Bank of England (BoE) kept Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% as widely expected. The decision was taken with a 7-2 vote, with Pill and now also Greene voting for a hike to “insure against the possibility of larger second-round effects”.

The Pound: A More Challenging Task for the BoE.The US dollar recorded its best daily performance since early March, thanks to a hawkish surprise from the Fed. Nine FOMC members indicated in their forecasts that one or more federal funds rate hikes would occur in 2026.

Bloomberg reports that Kuwait is boosting oil output. Crude oil tests key 200 day MA.Crude oil has slipped back below the $74.00 level, trading at $73.94 and down roughly $2.00 on the day. The decline extended to a session low of $73.42, bringing the price into a test of the 200-day moving average at $73.58.

Norwegian Krone: August hike prospects rise – Nomura.Norwegian Krone: August hike prospects rise – Nomura

US Initial Jobless Claims Beat Expectations, Continuing Claims Edge Higher.US initial jobless claims fell by -4k to 226k in the week ending June 13, coming in below expectations of 232k and suggesting layoffs remain relatively subdued. However, the underlying trend was somewhat less encouraging.

ECB's Lane says further rate hikes remain justified even under milder outlook.ECB's Lane says further rate hikes remain justified even under milder outlook

Czech central bank delivers first rate hike in four years.The Czech National Bank (CNB) raised interest rates on Thursday, as expected, for the first time in four years to get ahead of inflationary pressures ​coming from fast-growing wages, the services sector and the impact of the Iran war.

Brazil still has room for more interest rate cuts, says finance minister.Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said ​on Thursday that there was still room ‌for further interest rate cuts in Brazil, but emphasized that it was the central bank's prerogative.

United States Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 226K last week.United States Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 226K last week