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Trump convenes the National Security Council meeting at 11am on Friday
Also - Iranian outlets claim that Iran will declare war on Israel and retaliate "soon"
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Further reports that Israeli air force has begun a second wave of air strikes against Iran
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US Secretary of State Rubio: Iran should not target US interests or personnel
White House Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement following Israel’s attack on attack on Iran.
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Breaking: Gold price rises above $3,400 on rising Middle East tensions
The Gold Price (XAU/USD) rises to over five-month highs near $3,425 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising bets on Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts provide some support to the precious metal.
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WTI climbs above $72.00 on heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $72.05 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.
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Reports of another wave of Israeli strikes on Iran has begun
Ongoing in the Middle East
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US warns Iran not to target U.S. interests or personnel
Trump distancing himself from ally Israel
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1772 vs. 7.1803 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1772 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1803 and 7.1685 Reuters estimate.
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Israel’s PM Netanyahu: We targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz
Israel's Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment program and nuclear weaponization program.
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Unconfirmed: Iranian jet fighters taking off, Iranian ballistic missile launches reported
Only sporadic reports of an Iranian response so far
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PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 7.1685
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu- We targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz
"This operation will continue for as many days as it takes"
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Reports that Israel has detected missile launches from Iran
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Israeli official confirms attack on Iran - Iran's nuclear program an 'existential threat'
Iran has enough fusion material to make 15 nuclear bombs within days, Israeli military official says
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Israel says has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran
Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz declares a special state of emergency in the country throughout the entire state of Israel, per Axios.
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Israel’s Air Force conducted a strike in Iran - update
No US involvement or assistance officials say
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NZD/USD weakens to near 0.6050 on risk-off mood, escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions
The NZD/USD pair trades in negative territory near 0.6065 during the early Asian session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) softens against the US Dollar (USD) as losses in equity markets dampened risk sentiment.
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Market response to Israel attack on Iran: Yen up, Oil rockets higher.
Brent crude above US$73
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Israel says has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran
Israeli Defense Minister cited by Axios
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Explosions heard in Tehran - reports are sketchy
This could be the beginning of the attack on Iran - developing
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Financial Times reports Israeli strike on Iran could come today, Friday 13 June
The Financial Times citing 'people familiar'
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Japan upper house election to be held on July 20 (Japanese media report)
Asahi media reporting
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ICYMI: Goldman Sachs lowered its estimate of a US recession in the next 12 months to 30%
Down from 35%
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US President Donald Trump expands 50% tariffs to appliances starting June 23 - Reuters
A range of imported household appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, and more will be subject to US President Donald Trump’s expanded steel tariffs starting later this month, per Reuters.
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Israel could strike Iran within days, US and Israeli officials say - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported late Thursday that Israel is prepared to attack Iran in the coming days if Tehran rejects a US proposal to limit its nuclear program, citing US and Israeli officials.
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Deutsche Bank warns trade tensions threaten USD’s funding edge, sees rotation out
Euro, JPY, yuan seen benefiting
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USD/CAD tumbles to near 1.3600 on cooling US PPI data
The USD/CAD pair edges lower to near 1.3600, its lowest since October 2024, during the early Asian session on Friday. Broad US Dollar (USD) weakness, driven by softer-than-expected US inflation data and a repricing of Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, acts as a headwind for the pair.
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GBP/USD taps fresh 40-month high on renewed Greenback softness
GBP/USD climbed into fresh 40-month highs on Thursday, closing above the 1.3600 handle for the first time in over three years.
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JP Morgan "estimate oil prices could surge to the $120-130/bbl" (Iran worst-case scenario)
Base case is still US$60 -70 oil price
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Steadies near 93.69 after two-day slide
AUD/JPY retreated for the second consecutive day, remained below the 94.00 figure, and printed losses of 0.25% on Thursday. At the time of writing, the cross-pair trades at 93.66, virtually unchanged.
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New Zealand Manufacturing PMI for May 2025: 47.5 (prior 53.3)
Collapsing back into contraction
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US told Israel it won’t participate in an Israeli strike on Iran
Axios reporting
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Trump Expands 50% tariffs to appliances starting June 23
New duties hit fridges, washers, ovens, and more, targeting steel content in imported goods.
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WSJ: Israeli attack on Iran could come within days, U.S. and Israeli officials say
Wall Street Journal report strike could be as soon as Sunday
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AUD/USD holds gains as RBA, Fed expectations drive price action
AUD/USD is trading just below key resistance as diverging economic signals between Australia and the United States drive renewed bullish momentum in the pair, which is currently trading at 0.6529, up 0.44% on Thursday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bounces back above $36.00 as US Dollar plunges
Silver price bounced off five-day lows of $35.46 and is climbing past the $36.00 mark on Thursday as the Greenback gets battered, falling to nearly three-year lows. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $36.30, registering modest gains of 0.25% on Thursday, late in the North American session.
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Role of Musk's SpaceX in Golden Dome shield in question after dumping by Trump
Trump dumped on Musk, questions now if Musk's firm SpaceX will be involved in the Golden Dome
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Following Successful Public Listing, Circle’s Stablecoin Launches on XRP Ledger
Circle’s USDC stablecoin debuted on the XRP Ledger, a move expected to significantly expand its utility across decentralized finance and cross-border payments.
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Lutnick says China tariff pause likely won’t be extended
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