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UOB Global Economics & Markets Research reports that Oil prices stabilized after comments from US Vice President JD Vance confirmed tankers carrying over 12 million barrels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Brent closed at $79.85 and WTI at $76.60. Markets remain sensitive to any renewed disruptions or escalation risks around the key shipping chokepoint.Hormuz flows calm supply concerns”US financial markets will be closed today (19 Jun) in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. However, focus will be on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with markets likely to stay sensitive to any disruptions or escalation risks. Against this…
Jun 19, 2026, 8:14 AM ETBayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMWKY) Stock, BMW:CA Stock, BAMXF StockVLKAF, MBGAF, MBGYY, VWAGY, VWAPY, BENZ:CABy: Soumendra Mukherjee, SA News EditorschulzieBMW (BMWKY) and employee representatives are preparing discussions following the carmaker’s recent profit warning and plans to intensify efficiency measures, Reuters reported, citing a spokesperson for the company’s general works council. The talks come days after BMW cut its profit Source link
US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments Source link
Rabobank highlights that a 60‑day US–Iran memorandum of understanding has reduced immediate risks to the global economy by keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, though ship crossings remain limited. The bank notes that Iran may introduce maritime fees after the negotiating period, while President Trump opposes any tolls, leaving future Oil transit costs and geopolitical risk unresolved.Hormuz deal cuts near term risk”The US and Iran have signed the memorandum of understanding, and the 60-day deal is now in effect. Both sides are trying to show some good faith. Iran has said that the Strait of Hormuz is open, even though…
The I-Sessions Indicator MT5 is a session-based forex indicator that visually marks different trading sessions on the chart. It typically highlights the Asian, London, and New York sessions using colored boxes or vertical lines. Unlike standard indicators such as moving averages or oscillators, this tool focuses on time-based market behavior. It doesn’t generate buy or sell signals on its own. Instead, it provides context — showing when the market is likely to be active or quiet. For example, the London session is known for strong volatility, especially in pairs like EUR/USD and GBP/USD. On the other hand, the Asian session…
EUR/USD1.1500 (EUR 3.45 bn)1.1350 (EUR 1.06 bn)USD/JPYGBP/USDUSD/CHFUSD/CADAUD/USD0.7055 (AUD 385.01 mn)0.7000 (AUD 362.60 mn)NZD/USDEUR/GBPWHAT ARE OPTION EXPIRIES?The FX option expiration price levels refer to the strike prices where option contracts are set to expire. These levels include both calls and puts.When you see “EUR/USD at 1.1600 for €4 billion” it means there is a total of €4 billion worth of options (calls + puts combined) that have a strike price of 1.1600 and are expiring at that specific time (the “New York Cut” at 10:00 AM ET).Traders watch these levels because they often act as a “magnet” for the price. For…
GBP/CHF just dipped to a TRIPLE support zone as back-to-back central bank decisions sent the Swiss franc tumbling across the board. Will the pair revisit its monthly highs in the next trading sessions? Here’s what we’re seeing on the 4-hour time frame: GBP/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView The Swiss franc sold off broadly on Thursday after the SNB held rates at 0%, but quietly upgraded its language to signal an “increased willingness to intervene in the FX market if necessary,” a subtle but dovish shift that markets priced in quickly. Meanwhile, the Bank of England also held rates…
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts sellers for the third straight day on Friday and weakens further below the $4,200 mark, hitting a fresh weekly low during the Asian session. The US Dollar (USD) stands firm near its highest level since May 2025 in the face of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish tilt, which, in turn, is seen driving flows away from the non-yielding bullion. Furthermore, the uncertainty surrounding the next round of US-Iran negotiations turns out to be another factor that underpins the USD’s reserve currency status and exerts additional pressure on the commodity.The US central bank decided to keep the…
The SNB kept its policy rate at 0%, in line with market expectations. So why did the Swiss franc still get smoked on Thursday? Source link
Underneath the BOE headline hold at 3.75%, two members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) broke ranks and voted to raise rates immediately. Source link