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BoC Pause Prospects Limits Loonie’s Upside. Forecast as of 10.06.2026

BoC Pause Prospects Limits Loonie’s Upside. Forecast as of 10.06.2026

2026.06.10 2026.06.10 BoC Pause Prospects Limits Loonie’s Upside. Forecast as of 10.06.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The wide interest rate differential between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada, combined with oil’s muted response to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, has boosted the USD/CAD pair. Let’s examine these drivers in detail and develop […]

Chart alert: USD/JPY advances toward the next 161.60/95 key intervention levels

Chart alert: USD/JPY advances toward the next 161.60/95 key intervention levels

Kelvin Wong Senior Market Analyst Based in Singapore, Kelvin Wong is a well-established senior global macro strategist with over 15 years of experience trading and providing market research on foreign exchange, stock markets, and commodities. Passionate about connecting the dots in the financial markets and sharing perspectives around trading and investment, Kelvin Wong is an

AUD/USD Faces 0.70 Breakdown If US Core CPI Tops 3%

AUD/USD Faces 0.70 Breakdown If US Core CPI Tops 3%

AUD/USD is sitting on the edge of a cliff, and US inflation data may determine whether it falls. Global markets have struggled to regain their footing after last week’s selloff. Attempts to revive the AI trade have faded quickly, while concerns over persistent inflation and renewed US-Iran tensions continue to weigh on sentiment. The combination

Iran’s Baghaei: Tehran needs to re-assess talks with the US following overnight clashes

Iran’s Baghaei: Tehran needs to re-assess talks with the US following overnight clashes

Tehran needs to re-assess talks with the US following overnight clashes With its continued ceasefire violations, the US harms the diplomatic process Iran is signalling a tougher stance toward diplomacy with the US after the latest round of US-Iran military exchanges, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei saying Tehran must “re-assess” its negotiations with the United

Norway Inflation At 3-Month Low

Norway Inflation At 3-Month Low

Norway’s consumer price inflation eased to a three-month low in May, while core inflation accelerated to its highest level since January, data from Statistics Norway showed Wednesday. Consumer prices grew 3.1 percent on a yearly basis in May, following April’s 3.4 percent increase. This was the lowest since February, when inflation was 2.7 percent. Moreover,

Nikkei analysis: BoJ decision, valuations and carry trade risk

Nikkei analysis: BoJ decision, valuations and carry trade risk

BoJ policy uncertainty and the carry trade risk: echoes of August 2024 The macro backdrop is further complicated by the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) evolving policy trajectory. At the April meeting, three of the nine board members voted to raise rates — the most divided outcome since 2016. Governor Ueda has since sharpened his tone,

Asia open: Tech rout and geopolitical volatility ignite risk-off

Asia open: Tech rout and geopolitical volatility ignite risk-off

Key takeaways Technology stocks remain under pressure as the AI trade undergoes a valuation reset. Semiconductor shares led another volatile session, with investors rotating capital away from existing tech winners amid concerns over stretched valuations and a growing pipeline of mega-sized IPOs, including SpaceX and OpenAI. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to drive market sentiment. Renewed US-Iran

Indonesia Consumer Sentiment at 8-Month Low

Indonesia Consumer Sentiment at 8-Month Low

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Gold Approaches Make-or-Break ,000 Zone as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Gold Approaches Make-or-Break $4,000 Zone as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Gold’s selloff accelerated again as fresh headlines from the Middle East suggest the US and Iran are moving further away from a peace deal rather than closer to one. With the Strait of Hormuz still constrained and energy markets facing prolonged disruption, investors continue to focus on the inflation fallout. Persistent fears of higher-for-longer interest

US Futures Slip on Middle East Tensions

US Futures Slip on Middle East Tensions

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Norway Inflation At 3-Month Low

Japan Producer Prices Jump 0.9% In May

Producer prices in Japan were up 0.9 percent on month in May, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday. That exceeded expectations for an increase of 0.5 percent following the upwardly revised 2.8 percent jump in April (originally 2.3 percent). On a yearly basis, producer prices jumped 6.3 percent – again topping forecasts for 5.6

Forex Economic Calendar Overview: Key Events for the Next Trading Week (15.06.2026–21.06.2026)

Forex Economic Calendar Overview: Key Events for the Next Trading Week (15.06.2026–21.06.2026)

2026.06.09 2026.06.10 Weekly Economic Calendar for 15.06.2026–21.06.2026 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Next week, five of the world’s largest central banks will announce their interest rate decisions. The key event will be the Federal Reserve meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. While the Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged, investors will closely watch the accompanying statement and

US Oil Stockpiles Fall More Than Expected

US Oil Stockpiles Fall More Than Expected

US crude oil inventories declined by 9.1 million barrels in the week ended June 5, far exceeding expectations for a 3.4 million-barrel draw and following a 6.7 million-barrel drop the previous week. Even after a cumulative reduction of roughly 44 million barrels over the past eight weeks, overall crude stocks still stand about 7 million

Iran foreign minister Araqchi warns US to leave region, pledges response to strikes

Iran foreign minister Araqchi warns US to leave region, pledges response to strikes

A direct, named threat from Iran’s Foreign Minister raises the geopolitical risk premium a notch above anonymous state media statements. Language referencing battlefield defeats and historical consequences for outside powers suggests Tehran is not inclined to absorb the strikes quietly. Any Iranian counter-strike on US assets or regional shipping infrastructure would put Hormuz back at

Economic calendar Asia 10 June 2026. Japan (PPI) & China (CPI, PPI)

Economic calendar Asia 10 June 2026. Japan (PPI) & China (CPI, PPI)

Japan’s m/m ‘wholesale inflation’ measure, PPI, is expected to pull back. For China, m/m CPI is expected to be subdued, despite rising costs for manufacturers,- both for the inputs they buy and the goods they produce, as a result of the Middle East conflict. Further upward pressure is likely from the surge in electronic component

Argentina Industrial Output Falls in April

Argentina Industrial Output Falls in April

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