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163.00: Why the Japanese Yen is close to year-to-date lows again

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to trade on the defensive against the US Dollar (USD), lingering near year-to-date highs just below the 163.00 handle. Driven by global energy price shocks stemming from Middle East supp…

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Why is Danaher stock tumbling today?

Danaher Corp. shares have fallen to a new 52-week low near $172, reflecting renewed pressure on the stock after recent analyst downgrades and mixed first?quarter 2026 results that beat earnings per share but missed reve…

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Oil: Escalation risks and Dollar support – OCBC

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight rising geopolitical risks around Middle East supply routes, warning that a deeper conflict could push Oil back above USD100/bbl and revive volatility. They note market…

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UK Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.9% in May vs. 5.0% expected

The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate remained steady at 4.9% in the three months to May after reporting 4.9% in the previous reading, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Tuesd…

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests nine-day EMA support near 1.3400

GBP/USD remains weaker for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 1.3430 during the European hours on Tuesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a prevailing bullish bias as the pair remains within…

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Copper: China tightness underpins prices – ING

ING Commodities Strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Copper prices are supported by tightening physical conditions in China. Yangshan import premiums have surged on scrap shortages and smelter maintenance…

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US Dollar: Fed inflation framework questions – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur discusses how persistent high Oil and energy prices complicate the Federal Reserve’s stance, with markets only modestly pricing in further tightening. He highlights uncertainty over whether th…

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Swiss Franc weakens as safe-haven demand lifts US Dollar

USD/CHF extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 0.8110 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) receives support from rising safe-haven demand amid ongoing h…

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British Pound attracts bids after UK employment data release

The British Pound (GBP) snaps a three-day losing streak against the Japanese Yen (JPY), rebounding to near 218.55 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The cross attracts bids after the release of the United K…