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Euro area producer prices continued their upward trend in May, with a 0.2% monthly increase and a 5.9% annual rise, despite a drop in energy
UK construction output remained subdued in June, with overall activity declining despite some easing of cost pressures and supply chain issu
Upcoming US services sector data, including PMI and ISM Services, will be key in shaping Federal Reserve interest rate hike expectations.
The Australian Dollar declined against major currencies after recent data indicated cooling inflation and a weaker labor market in Australia
The British Pound advanced against the Japanese Yen, approaching a multi-year peak as carry trade dynamics and fiscal concerns weigh on JPY.
The British Pound's recent appreciation versus the Euro, influenced by technical factors, may now encounter political headwinds.
Significant currency option expiries for EUR/USD and USD/JPY are set for July 6, potentially influencing short-term price movements.
The Indian Rupee (INR) saw a slight decline against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the trading week, ahead of key US economic data.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) advanced during Asian trading hours on Monday, approaching the 101.00 level, driven by anticipated Federal Reserve
The Japanese Yen remains under scrutiny for potential intervention as USD/JPY advances, despite recent volatile movements.
OPEC+ nations, including Russia, have reached an agreement to incrementally raise their collective oil output targets starting in August.
Iran's ambassador to China confirmed potential new service fees for ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing sovereign rights.
The British Pound showed limited movement against the US Dollar, trading around 1.3350, as Middle East tensions influenced market sentiment.
Australia's TD-MI Inflation Gauge for June 2026 registered a substantial annual rise, while monthly figures showed a slight decline.
China's central bank established the yuan's daily reference rate at 6.8066 against the US dollar, exceeding market projections.
AI firm Anthropic is reportedly considering a substantial investment in Australian data centre capacity, potentially reaching 1.4 gigawatts.
Constellation Energy (CEG) is gaining attention as a potential beneficiary of increasing electricity demand from AI data centers.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Swedish business leaders, signaling Beijing's desire for deeper European economic cooperation.
Asian markets anticipate a calm start to the week with limited significant economic data releases scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026.
Foreign exchange markets commenced the new week with minimal volatility, showing little deviation from Friday's closing levels.
EOS experienced a significant uplift, rising approximately 10% as the cryptocurrency market showed signs of a broader positive trend.
Cardano's ADA cryptocurrency experienced a notable price surge, reflecting broader positive sentiment in the digital asset market.
EOS saw a notable decrease in value, reflecting wider downward trends observed across various digital assets and cryptocurrencies.
UOB analysts suggest the USD/CNH pair will likely continue trading within a defined range, despite a minor increase in downward pressure.