GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles at 217.00, recoils towards 216.50

The post Australian Dollar drops as Hormuz strikes spark US Dollar rush appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Australian Dollar retreats to two-day lows during the week, down 0.39%, as the US Dollar surges amid rising tensions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, the AUD/USD trades at 0.6928, having reached a daily high of 0.6961. AUD/USD falls as Middle East tensions revive safe-haven Dollar demand Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz had increased, as the frail US-Iran agreement entered a second round of hostilities on Tuesday. During the overlap between the Asian and European sessions, newswires reported that two vessels were attacked. In the meantime, Washington retaliated, reimposing sanctions on Iran’s Oil and the US CENTCOM reported that they were hitting Iranian weapon launch sites, air defences, and that more strikes are expected to last for hours, the AP reported. Therefore, market mood shifted sour, and the Greenback is advancing, about to challenge two-day highs.

The post Chinese Yuan: Range trade holds with modest downside against US Dollar – UOB appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. UOB’s Quek Ser Leang notes that the US Dollar against the Chinese Yuan has stayed within the previously flagged range, with only modest upward momentum despite a push toward 6.8000. He still sees USD/CNH confined between 6.7750 and 6.8080 over the next 1–3 weeks, with nearby support at 6.7900 and 6.7850 and major resistance at 6.8080. Dollar stays capped in defined range “24-HOUR VIEW: Yesterday, we were of the view that USD “is likely to trade in a range between 6.7800 and 6.7930.” We were incorrect, as USD rose to a high of 6.7998. Despite the advance, upward momentum has not increased much. However, USD could potentially rise above 6.8000. The major resistance at 6.8080 is unlikely to come under threat. Support is at 6.7900, followed by 6.7850.” “1-3 WEEKS VIEW: Last Wednesday (01 Jul, spot at 6.7920), we highlighted that the recent USD “strength has come to an

The post New Zealand Dollar slips ahead of RBNZ rate decision appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. NZD/USD loses ground near the 0.5680 level as investors look ahead to Wednesday’s Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) policy decision, while the US Dollar (USD) remains supported by cautious remarks from the Federal Reserve (Fed). The latest US labor data showed the ADP Employment Change 4-week average eased to 21K from 24.25K, pointing to softer private hiring. However, the Greenback held firm after New York Fed President John Williams said the US economy is growing at a steady pace, the labor market remains stable, and inflation is still elevated. In New Zealand, the RBNZ is widely expected to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points, from 2.25% to 2.50%, ending a three-meeting pause. The decision could bring volatility, as economists remain divided after May’s close 3-3 split, when Governor Breman cast the deciding vote to hold rates steady. Short-term technical analysis: O

The post Singapore Dollar: Upside risk stays contained against US Dollar – UOB appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes USD/SGD closed almost unchanged near 1.2924, but short-term momentum has turned slightly lower. Leang expects intraday price action to stay within 1.2900–1.2935, while over the coming weeks the risk of a break below 1.2890 is increasing, with another firm support at 1.2875 and strong resistance at 1.2955 capping the topside. Downward bias with range constraints “24-HOUR VIEW: Yesterday, we indicated that USD “is likely to trade in a range between 1.2900 and 1.2935.” While USD traded within a higher range than expected (1.2913/1.2938), it closed largely unchanged at 1.2924 (+0.04%). While there has been a slight increase in downward momentum, this is likely to lead to USD trading in a lower range of 1.2900/1.2935 rather than a sustained decline.” “1-3 WEEKS VIEW: We have expected USD to trade in a range since early last wee

The post Forex Today: US Dollar steadies as Williams keeps inflation caution alive appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, July 8: The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades near the 101.00 area, recovering modestly after two days of running in place as investors digest softer US labor data and cautious comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials. The latest ADP Employment Change 4-week average eased to 21K from 24.25K, pointing to slower private hiring momentum. However, the Greenback maintained its ground as New York Fed President John Williams said that inflation remains too high, but added that monetary policy is well-positioned and future decisions will depend on incoming data. US Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Swiss Franc. USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF USD 0.23% 0.24% 0.00% -0.04% 0.34% 0.34% 0.38% EUR -0.23% -0.01% -

The post Vietnam: Supportive stance as inflation risks recede – DBS appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng expects the State Bank of Vietnam to keep its refinancing rate at 4.50% through end-2026. The report highlights a broadly stable Vietnamese Dong against the US Dollar, easing headline inflation, and strong GDP growth. DBS raises its 2026 growth forecast to 8.0% as supportive monetary policy is maintained. SBV seen holding rates to 2026 “The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) kept its refinancing rate unchanged at 4.50% in 1H26, and we expect this steady stance to extend until the end of 2026.” “Although the Vietnamese dong has been hovering on the weaker end of its trading band against the US dollar in 2Q26, it has remained broadly stable with a slight appreciation bias, despite bouts of regional FX volatility driven by Middle East tensions and hawkish re-pricing of US Fed interest rate expectations.” “At the same time, headline inflation eased an

The post Japanese Yen stays subdued below 161.90 as Fed caution limits Dollar weakness appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/JPY trades slightly negative below the 161.90 area as the Japanese Yen (JPY) finds modest support, while the US Dollar (USD) remains underpinned by cautious remarks from New York Fed President John Williams and lingering inflation concerns. The latest United States (US) labor data showed that the ADP Employment Change 4-week average eased to 21K from 24.25K, pointing to a softer pace of private hiring. The figure suggests that labor market momentum is cooling, which could normally weigh on the Greenback. However, the USD avoided a deeper pullback as investors continued to price in a Federal Reserve (Fed) focused on supressing inflation. Williams said the US economy continues to expand at a steady, trend-like pace, while the labor market remains stable. However, he warned that inflation is still elevated, reinforcing the need for the Fed to keep policy restrict

The post Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD slips as Hormuz attacks revive USD demand appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. British Pound slips as Hormuz attacks revive USD demand The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East rise, following reports of attacks on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3373, down 0.11%. Read More… British Pound gains as easing Fed hike bets weigh on US Dollar GBP/USD continues its winning streak for the ninth consecutive day, trading around 1.3390 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair rises as the US Dollar (USD) faces headwinds as market participants scale back expectations for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes this month and in September. This shift in sentiment followed a cooling employment report that revealed fewer jobs added across April, May, and June than Wall Street had anticipated. Read More… Pound Sterling rallies into its own coronati