DXY & Forex

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to speak in approximately ten minutes.

Switzerland's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.1% in May, beating the prior month's 3.0% but missing expectations of 3%. The data was released on June 4.

Switzerland's unemployment rate for May (seasonally adjusted) came in at 3.0%, matching both forecasts and the previous month's reading.

Switzerland's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May will be released in approximately 10 minutes.

According to Jin10, Sweden's core inflation rate rose to 0.5% in May, slightly above analyst forecasts of 0.3%, according to preliminary data released by Statistics Sweden on June 4. The increase from 0% in April signals a modest uptick but remains near historical lows of the past three decades. Th

Switzerland's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.6% year-over-year in May, below economist expectations of 0.7% and unchanged from April's reading, according to official data.

According to Jin10, on June 3 at 22:00 Beijing time, foreign exchange options for the euro, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, and British pound are set to expire, with over 20 strike prices each carrying notional values exceeding 1 billion. Market participants are advised to manage related

According to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released on June 4, U.S. economic activity and inflation have both risen in recent weeks. Separately, a Reuters survey of 80 economists shows 74 now expect the European Central Bank to raise its deposit rate to 2.25% on June 11, up from 59 out of 70 econ

According to RBA Governor Philip Lowe on June 4, the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-hike measures are beginning to show effects in the economy. The RBA has raised rates three times this year to bring the benchmark rate to 4.35%, aiming to curb resurging inflation. The housing market is already sh

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Wednesday (June 2) expressed growing concern that the Fed may need to raise interest rates this year to bring inflation back to its 2% target. Speaking in El Paso, Texas, Logan noted that the current financial environment remains too loose, with

According to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announcement on June 2, the Trump administration announced plans to impose permanent tariffs targeting 59 countries and the EU. Taiwan, along with 13 other nations including Argentina, Bangladesh, the UK, Canada, and Mexico, face a 10% tariff rate. A

According to Jin10, on June 4, Asian authorities are strengthening currency defense measures as high energy costs and expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes pressure regional currencies. South Korea pledged Thursday to curb excessive volatility after the won dropped to levels near its

According to Jin10, on June 4, option traders ramped up hedges against sharp yen swings, with two-week USD/JPY butterfly spreads reaching their highest levels since October 2022. The spike reflects market concerns over potential Bank of Japan intervention to support the yen and the central bank's Ju

According to sources, Bank of Japan officials are considering raising the policy rate by 25 basis points to around 1% at a meeting ending June 16, and may pursue further increases later this year. Officials believe actual rates remain low and inflation faces persistent upside risks, leaving room

According to market sources, the Bank of Japan is considering a rate hike in June, with the possibility of another increase later in 2026.

On June 3, Latin American stocks and currencies declined sharply as investors fled risk assets amid Middle East tensions and growing concerns over U.S. tariff hikes. The MSCI Latin America Index fell 2.6%, reaching a two-month low, while the corresponding currency index dropped 0.9%. Brazil's stock

According to Jin10, Hong Kong interbank offered rates (Hibor) declined across all major tenors on Thursday, June 4. The overnight Hibor fell 15 basis points to 1.23758%, temporarily retreating from a half-month high. The one-week Hibor dropped 7 basis points to 1.31394%, while the two-week Hibor dec

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on June 4 that it will abolish the “No-Deny” policy, which had been in effect since 1998. The policy previously required defendants, when reaching enforcement settlements with the CFTC, not to publicly deny the regulator’s allegations. In its statement, the CFTC said the policy “may create the mistaken impression that the Commission is trying to protect itself from criticism,” and therefore decided to cancel it. New policy framework

China's Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate (SHIBOR) for overnight loans stood at 1.3160% on June 4, unchanged from the previous day. The 7-day SHIBOR rose 0.1 basis point to 1.3480%, while the 3-month SHIBOR declined 0.2 basis points to 1.4015%.

According to Jinshi Data, on June 4, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Mikio Kihara stated that the government expects the Bank of Japan to implement appropriate monetary policy in close coordination to achieve a sustainable 2% inflation target driven by wage growth. Kihara emphasized that specific mo