South Korea S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 53.6 to 54.8 in May

The post Canadian Dollar weakens as USD firms on geopolitics, Fed bets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The USD/CAD pair attracts some buyers for the second consecutive day and reclaims the 1.3800 mark during the Asian session on Monday. Spot prices, however, lack bullish conviction and remain below the highest level since April 13, near the 1.3870 region, touched last week amid a combination of diverging forces. The uncertainty over US-Iran talks to end a three-month-old conflict and Israel’s incursion into Lebanon keeps geopolitical risk in play, underpinning the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) and acting as a tailwind for the USD/CAD pair. In fact, differences over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to reach a deal. Moreover, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, stated that the country will not accept any agreement until its national rights are fully secured. Adding to this, reports suggest that the US has hardened its negotiat

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The post United States Dollar Index gathers strength above 99.00 on US-Iran truce deal uncertainty appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.05 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The DXY holds positive ground surrounding the US-Iran peace deal. The US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report will be published later on Monday.  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that talks and message exchanges with Washington were ongoing, but stressed that no assessment of negotiations could be made until a clear outcome was reached, per the BBC.  On Monday, US President Donald Trump requested that edits be made to the US-Iran deal aimed at bringing an end to fighting that began earlier this year, the BBC reported on Sunday. The changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium.  Th

The post 51.8: China’s RatingDog Manufacturing PMI beats estimates in May appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. China’s RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declines to 51.8 in May from 52.2 in April the latest data published by RatingDog showed on Monday.  The market forecast was for a 51.4 reading. AUD/USD reaction to China’s PMI data At the time of writing, the AUD/USD pair is trading around 0.7183, up 0.01% on the day.  (This story was corrected on June 1 at 01:50 GMT to say China’s RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 51.8 in May from 52.2 in April, not rose). Australian Dollar FAQs One of the most significant factors for the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the level of interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Because Australia is a resource-rich country another key driver is the price of its biggest export, Iron Ore. The health of the Chinese economy, its largest trading partner, is a factor, as well as inflation in

The post China RatingDog Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.8, above forecasts (51.4) in May appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold stays defensive above $4,500 in the Asian session on Monday, holding Friday’s late pullback from the vicinity of $4,600 or a two-week high. Any meaningful upside seems elusive as geopolitical risks underpin the US Dollar’s reserve currency status, which tends to weigh on the commodity. Furthermore, bets for a Fed rate hike in 2026 support the USD and should cap gains for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/china-ratingdog-manufacturing-pmi-came-in-at-518-above-forecasts-514-in-may-202606010145

The post Australia ANZ Job Advertisements up to 1.8% in May from previous -0.8% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold stays defensive above $4,500 in the Asian session on Monday, holding Friday’s late pullback from the vicinity of $4,600 or a two-week high. Any meaningful upside seems elusive as geopolitical risks underpin the US Dollar’s reserve currency status, which tends to weigh on the commodity. Furthermore, bets for a Fed rate hike in 2026 support the USD and should cap gains for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/australia-anz-job-advertisements-up-to-18-in-may-from-previous-08-202606010131

The post Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (YoY) rose from previous 4.3% to 4.4% in May appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold stays defensive above $4,500 in the Asian session on Monday, holding Friday’s late pullback from the vicinity of $4,600 or a two-week high. Any meaningful upside seems elusive as geopolitical risks underpin the US Dollar’s reserve currency status, which tends to weigh on the commodity. Furthermore, bets for a Fed rate hike in 2026 support the USD and should cap gains for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/australia-td-mi-inflation-gauge-yoy-rose-from-previous-43-to-44-in-may-202606010117