The Fed Drove the Dollar to Its Previous Peaks.The US dollar has recorded its best two-day rally since the start of the armed conflict in the Middle East. At that time, it rose on strong demand for safe-haven assets and its role as the currency of a net energy exporter.

Rupee records strongest week in 11 as bond inflows, softer oil prices lend support.The Indian rupee maintained steady ground against the dollar last Friday, closing almost flat. The day's trading featured some ups and downs, yet the rupee celebrated its best weekly performance in eleven weeks, thanks to a surge in foreign investments into Indian markets.

Japanese Yen within touch of forty-year lows as intervention talk heats up.Japanese Yen within touch of forty-year lows as intervention talk heats up

Japanese Yen: Lower Oil eases pressure on Yen – BBH.Japanese Yen: Lower Oil eases pressure on Yen – BBH

Bank of England: Active hold stance supports restrictive convergence – Rabobank.Bank of England: Active hold stance supports restrictive convergence – Rabobank

ECB's Lane Says Staying at 2% Was Not an Option, Wunsch Signals Hike Risk.The European Central Bank may have delivered its June rate hike, but its policymakers are already making the case for why the tightening cycle may not be over. Speaking in Paris today, Chief Economist Philip Lane dismissed suggestions that the ECB should have paused this month, arguing that “it would be very hard to make the case we should have stayed” at 2%.

British Pound: Trendline break points to deeper losses – Societe Generale.British Pound: Trendline break points to deeper losses – Societe Generale

Global rates: Converging at slightly restrictive levels – Rabobank.Global rates: Converging at slightly restrictive levels – Rabobank

US Dollar Index: Breakout fuelled by hawkish Fed repricing – Societe Generale.US Dollar Index: Breakout fuelled by hawkish Fed repricing – Societe Generale

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Bounces at $75.93 While Brent Holds $79.90 — NatGas Eyes $3.268?.With geopolitical risk premium largely removed, oil benchmarks found support inside channels while natural gas showed resilience. WTI confirms neutral-to-bullish structure above $77.69, Brent tests channel floor at $79.90, and NatGas holds $3.204.

US dollar extends rally as geopolitical tensions weigh on markets.The US Dollar strengthened further on Friday, building on its weekly gains against major currencies as investors remained cautious amid growing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. With US financial markets closed for the Juneteenth holiday and limited economic data on the calendar, market participants focused on developments surrounding US-Iran relations and comments from central bank officials.

Intraday Analysis 19.06.2026.Intraday analysis covering USDJPY Analysis, AUDUSD, and NAS 100, highlighting recent price movements, key technical levels, and short-term momentum shifts across major markets. USDJPY soaring higher USDJPY analysis shows The US dollar continues its bull run after breaking the previous 160.60 resistance level.

Greece Current Account (YoY) rose from previous €-2.344B to €-1.389B in April.Greece Current Account (YoY) rose from previous €-2.344B to €-1.389B in April

BOJ may raise interest rates twice by March, says ex-BOJ policymaker.The ​Bank of Japan may raise interest rates twice by the end of the current fiscal year, after making a ‌landmark shift in its policy focus toward mounting inflation risk, former board member Makoto Sakurai said on Friday.

TAKE FIVE The economic consequences of the peace.A U.S. Iran deal is in place for now but the next few weeks will test whether a more permanent agreement can be reached.

Chart Analysis USD/JPY - 2026-06-19 07:06.Chart Analysis USD/JPY - 2026-06-19 07:06

British Pound bounces off one-month low vs JPY on upbeat data; not out of the woods yet.British Pound bounces off one-month low vs JPY on upbeat data; not out of the woods yet

Euro: Dollar strength weighs on pair – Deutsche Bank.Euro: Dollar strength weighs on pair – Deutsche Bank

First Light News: Relief Rally Meets a Hawkish Fed Reality.For FX, the USD is on a tear right now, following the Fed's hawkish tone at Wednesday's meeting, with markets almost fully pricing in a Fed rate hike as soon as October (+22 bps).

UK Retail Sales Surge 1.2% in May as Warm Weather and Promotions Boost Spending.UK retail sales volumes rose 1.2% mom in May, comfortably beating expectations of 0.5% mom and providing fresh evidence that consumer spending remains resilient despite high interest rates and a slowing economy. Sales volumes were also up 3.2% from a year earlier.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Edges lower below 184.50 on intervention fears, bearish momentum persists.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Edges lower below 184.50 on intervention fears, bearish momentum persists

Euro trims losses against British Pound despite bright UK Retail Sales data.Euro trims losses against British Pound despite bright UK Retail Sales data

US Stock Futures Retreated Ahead of Juneteenth Holiday, US Dollar Remains Firm.Fig. 1: West Texas Oil CFD minor trend as of 19 Jun 2026 (Source: TradingView). The information presented is historical information, and past performance is not indicative of future performance.

UK runs much bigger than expected budget deficit in May.Britain's government ran a budget deficit of £23.3 billion pounds ($30.7 billion) ​in May, the Office for National ‌Statistics said on Friday, up 30% on a year earlier and above all ​economists' expectations in a Reuters poll.

ECB's Wunsch comments in Reuters interview.The following are highlights of a Reuters interview with European Central Bank policymaker and Belgian central bank governor Pierre Wunsch.

ECB's Wunsch says central bank may cut rates when the dynamics turn.ECB's Wunsch says central bank may cut rates when the dynamics turn

UK retail sales rise by more than expected 1.2% in May, ONS says.British retail sales volumes rose by 1.2% in monthly terms in May, official figures showed ​on Friday.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Makerfield By-Election Volatility for GBP Today.The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate drifted lower on Thursday after the Bank of England signalled a less urgent need for higher interest rates, while the Euro found support from easing energy prices and a calmer geopolitical backdrop. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading around €1.1533, down roughly 0.2% on the.

Indonesian Rupiah inches higher despite MSCI's concerns regarding investability.Indonesian Rupiah inches higher despite MSCI's concerns regarding investability

Asia open: US stock futures retreated ahead of Juneteenth holiday, US dollar remains firm.Global markets are adjusting to a new post-conflict reality as the Strait of Hormuz officially reopens following the US-Iran peace agreement. Oil prices have plunged to multi-month lows, removing much of the geopolitical inflation premium that dominated markets earlier this year.