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Industrial metals, particularly copper, saw price increases as markets reacted to US-Iran diplomatic developments and Red Sea shipping concerns.
The UK's manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in growth during June, with the final PMI reading confirming an earlier estimate.
ECB's Nagel emphasized data dependency for July and September meetings, anticipating sustained high inflation and above-target levels into 2027.
Eurozone manufacturing activity expanded at its slowest pace in four months during June, though inflationary pressures showed signs of moderating.
Germany's manufacturing sector experienced slight growth in June, with an uptick in new orders and initial signs of easing cost pressures.
France's manufacturing PMI reached 51.2 in June, an improvement from May, yet key sub-indices signal ongoing challenges.
Currency options market sees limited significant expiries today, as focus shifts to broader economic drivers and upcoming US data.
EUR/USD saw downward pressure Wednesday, trading near 1.1410 as German inflation data tempered expectations for aggressive ECB rate hikes.
The Indian Rupee weakened against the US Dollar as surging US Treasury yields bolstered the greenback, reducing demand for riskier assets.
The USD/JPY currency pair advanced during Wednesday's European session, driven by rising US Treasury yields which strengthened the US Dollar.
The Swiss Franc experienced a modest decline against the US Dollar as markets anticipate upcoming Swiss retail sales and manufacturing data.
Japan's top currency diplomat suggests recent market interventions have moderated the yen's depreciation against the US dollar.
Asian equity markets, particularly those with strong technology and semiconductor sectors, significantly outperformed global benchmarks in the first half of 2026.
Gold has erased its early-year gains, falling over 7% below its starting point due to margin increases and persistent inflation.
An ECB governing council member indicates no immediate rush for further rate hikes, citing recent oil price declines.
The Japanese Yen depreciated to a 40-year low against the US Dollar, driven by a surge in US Treasury yields and broader market dynamics.
South Korean exports experienced a significant surge, driven by robust demand for AI-related chips, even as the KOSPI index saw a decline.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices showed stability around $69.50, influenced by ongoing diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran.
The New Zealand Dollar weakened against the US Dollar early Wednesday following the release of disappointing manufacturing data from China.
The Australian Dollar struggled against a stronger US Dollar, retreating from recent gains following the release of China's manufacturing data.
China's manufacturing activity, as measured by the RatingDog PMI, capped its most robust quarter since late 2020, despite a slight June dip.
China's manufacturing activity demonstrated continued expansion in June, capping a robust quarter for the sector amid varied economic signals.
China's RatingDog Manufacturing PMI registered 51.7 in June, aligning with market expectations and showing a marginal dip from May's figure.
The Japanese Yen depreciated to its weakest level against the US Dollar since 1986, driven by rising US Treasury yields.
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