Weekly Focus – Rate Hikes Coming from the Big Central Banks.Last week's optimism on a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded this week as both US and Iran officials toned down the prospect of agreement and military action flared up again, including in Lebanon. The oil price is back above USD 97 for Brent.

ECB Preview: And So, The Hiking Begins.We expect the ECB to hike policy rates by 25bp, bringing the deposit rate to 2.25% on June 11 in line with market pricing and consensus. The recent communication from ECB's GC members have clearly signalled a rate hike in June, both from the hawkish and dovish side of the spectrum.

Japanese Yen: Focus on 160 level versus US Dollar and BoJ – Scotiabank.Japanese Yen: Focus on 160 level versus US Dollar and BoJ – Scotiabank

European Gas: Positioning signals upside risk – ING.European Gas: Positioning signals upside risk – ING

The Pound: Heading Towards 1.31 or 1.37?.The British pound is consolidating against the US dollar amid persistent high geopolitical risks and uncertainty regarding the Bank of England's monetary policy. The futures market expects the BoE to raise the repo rate by September and again in December.

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change below expectations (99B) in May 29: Actual (95B).United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change below expectations (99B) in May 29: Actual (95B)

NFP Preview: Is the AI “Jobpocalypse” at Hand?.Traders and economists expect the NFP report to show that the US created 85K net new jobs, with average hourly earnings rising 0.3% m/m (3.4% y/y) and the U3 unemployment rate at 4.3%.

Canadian Dollar: Range risks near 1.39 ceiling versus US Dollar – Scotiabank.Canadian Dollar: Range risks near 1.39 ceiling versus US Dollar – Scotiabank

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Drops on Thursday.The crude oil market continues to see a lot of noise, as we are continuing to pay close attention to the headlines coming from Iran and the United States.

European Central Bank: Four rate hikes expected – Nordea.European Central Bank: Four rate hikes expected – Nordea

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Challenging 200 Day EMA.Natural gas continues to be very noisy on Thursday, as we are sitting just below the crucial 200 Day EMA indicator. At this point, I am looking to sell this market if we start to roll over again.

Japanese Yen: BoJ signals June hike path – BNY.Japanese Yen: BoJ signals June hike path – BNY

Dollar Falls as Peace Hopes Return, But Risks Haven't Gone Away.Financial markets traded with a mixed tone today as investors tried to balance fresh signs of diplomatic progress in the Middle East against lingering concerns that the region's energy and security risks are far from resolved. The shift in sentiment was reflected most clearly in currency markets, where Dollar weakened broadly as traders scaled back some of the safe-haven demand that had supported the greenback earlier in the week.

Polish Zloty: Zloty steady as NBP stays patient – ING.Polish Zloty: Zloty steady as NBP stays patient – ING

US Dollar Index: Higher yields and Fed pricing support – Deutsche Bank.US Dollar Index: Higher yields and Fed pricing support – Deutsche Bank

Russia Central Bank Reserves $ declined to $748.7B from previous $753.8B.Russia Central Bank Reserves $ declined to $748.7B from previous $753.8B

Canadian Dollar: Gradual uptrend against US Dollar through 2026 - TD Securities.Canadian Dollar: Gradual uptrend against US Dollar through 2026 - TD Securities

US Initial Jobless Claims Jump to 225K vs Exp. 211k.US initial jobless claims rose by 13k to 225k in the week ending May 30, exceeding expectations of 211k and marking a modest softening in labor market conditions ahead of Friday's closely watched non-farm payrolls report. The four-week moving average, which smooths out weekly volatility, increased by 6.5k to 214.75k, suggesting layoffs have edged higher in recent weeks.

United States Initial Jobless Claims rose to 225K last week.United States Initial Jobless Claims rose to 225K last week

United States Unit Labor Costs came in at 1.8% below forecasts (2.3%) in 1Q.United States Unit Labor Costs came in at 1.8% below forecasts (2.3%) in 1Q

United States Continuing Jobless Claims came in at 1.777M below forecasts (1.78M) in May 22.United States Continuing Jobless Claims came in at 1.777M below forecasts (1.78M) in May 22

US Initial jobless claims 225K vs 213K estimate. Continuing Claims 1.777M vs 1.780M est..Prior week for initial jobless claims 209K revised to 212K. Prior week for continuing claims 1.786 million revised to 1.785M initial jobless claims come in higher at 225K vs 213K estimate and a revised 212K last week.

New Zealand Dollar rebounds against USD as markets price in further RBNZ rate hikes.New Zealand Dollar rebounds against USD as markets price in further RBNZ rate hikes

investingLive European session wrap: Trump lifts the mood but tech shares under pressure.Another day, another case of the boy who cried wolf. US president Trump once again reaffirmed that a "deal to end the war" is close and once again markets are falling for it hook, line, and sinker.

USD/JPY, USD/CAD and USD/CHF Forecasts – US Dollar Noisy Ahead of Tomorrow's NFP.The US dollar has been choppy in the early hours of Thursday, as we are waiting for Non-Farm Payroll numbers on Friday.

Brazilian Real: Correction against US Dollar tracks rate repricing – ING.Brazilian Real: Correction against US Dollar tracks rate repricing – ING

USD/JPY Forecast: 160 Resistance in Focus Ahead of BOJ and Fed Decisions.The 160 level remains a key resistance zone on the USD/JPY chart, defining the next structural move ahead of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and Federal Reserve policy meetings this month.

Canadian dollar will strengthen if progress made in USMCA review: Reuters poll.Canada's dollar will strengthen over the coming year against its U.S. counterpart so long as the domestic economy recovers and progress is made in the ​review of a continental trade pact, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

ECB: Second hike prospects guide Euro rates – Danske Bank.ECB: Second hike prospects guide Euro rates – Danske Bank

US Dollar: Services strength and Fed stance – TD Securities.US Dollar: Services strength and Fed stance – TD Securities