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Markets Rally as Ceasefire Hopes Lift Global Sentiment

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USD Weakens as Ceasefire Boosts Risk Currencies
The USD remained under pressure as optimism surrounding a temporary U.S.–Iran ceasefire lifted risk sentiment, driving gains across major and commodity-linked currencies including AUD, NZD, EUR, and GBP. AUD/USD traded within a recent range and settled near the mid-range, while NZD/USD extended higher after the RBNZ held rates steady. Meanwhile, EUR/USD and GBP/USD climbed to fresh session highs as European markets came online. Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, FX markets later consolidated into tighter ranges, reflecting cautious optimism among investors.

General Market

Wall Street

  • Dow Jones +2.9% to 47,910
  • S&P 500 +2.5% to 6,783
  • Nasdaq +2.8% to 22,635

Asia-Pacific

  • ASX 200 +2.6% to 8,952
  • Nikkei +5.4% to 56,308
  • Shanghai Comp +2.7% to 3,995

Europe

  • FTSE +2.5% to 10,609
  • DAX +5.1% to 24,081
  • CAC +4.5% to 8,264

Headlines to Watch

United States

  • Core PCE inflation expected to remain firm around 3.1% YoY
  • FOMC minutes highlight two-sided risks: inflation vs. growth slowdown
  • Labor market data (jobless claims) to guide rate expectations

Europe

  • EUR strength continues amid USD weakness
  • Energy prices drop sharply, easing inflation pressures

Asia-Pacific

  • RBNZ holds rates at 2.25%, NZD strengthens
  • Strong equity momentum across regional markets

Global / Geopolitics

  • U.S.–Iran ceasefire remains fragile amid conflicting reports
  • Ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East
  • Oil volatility remains a key driver for inflation and FX markets
Currency Pair Mid-market Rate
AUD/USD 0.7042
AUD/NZD 1.2084
AUD/JPY 111.70
AUD/CNY 4.8106
AUD/EUR 0.6039
AUD/GBP 0.5257
AUD/HKD 5.5155

 

 

 

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