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Bitcoin rose 1.9% this week as May consumer inflation hit 4.2% year over year and risks from the Iran conflict eased, according to crypto market maker Wintermute. The CPI reading marked the third consecutive monthly acceleration and the highest level since 2023, though it matched expectations. Winte

Options traders are divided on the Federal Reserve's near-term rate path, with positions ranging from rate cuts to rate hikes, according to market participants. Swap market pricing indicates the Fed is highly likely to hold rates steady at its Wednesday meeting. Chair Kevin Walsh's first press

According to CME FedWatch, as of June 17, the Federal Reserve has a 99.5% probability of maintaining interest rates unchanged at its June meeting, with a 0.5% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut. For July, the Federal Reserve has a 92% probability of holding rates steady, a 7.9% probability of a 25

According to MarketWatch, the U.S. and Iran are set to sign a peace framework agreement on Friday (June 19), with the full text to be disclosed ahead of the signing, according to Vice President Vance. President Trump has indicated he may hold a press conference to explain the agreement

On Tuesday, June 16, the US dollar slipped for a fourth straight trading day amid improved investor risk sentiment driven by expectations of a US-Iran peace accord. The Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, fell 0.1% to 99.56 by New York close. The US and Iran

On June 17 at 04:59 Beijing time, offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) traded at 6.7566 per U.S. dollar, gaining 27 pips from New York close on June 16. The pair ranged between 6.7635 and 6.7551 during the session.

The MSCI Latin America Index declined 0.3% today, June 16, while the LatAm currency index fell 0.5%, according to index data. Both gauges are poised to snap a three-day winning streak as investors weigh a tentative U.S.-Iran peace accord and await key central bank decisions this

On Tuesday (June 16), U.S. 10-year Treasury yields fell 5.13 basis points to 4.4217%, while 30-year yields declined 5.31 basis points to 4.9274%, led by longer-dated bonds. The moves accelerated following the Treasury Department's disclosure of auction results at 01:00 UTC, with the 10-year yield hi

On Tuesday evening (June 16), the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell 5.13 basis points to 4.4217%, according to market data. The 2-year TIPS yield rose 6.63 basis points to 1.7249%, while longer-dated treasuries saw stronger gains, with the 20-year yield

On June 16 at the New York close, non-USD currencies surged broadly. The euro gained 0.18% to 1.1612 against the dollar, while sterling rose 0.13% to 1.3431. The dollar declined 0.17% versus the Swiss franc to 0.7931. Among commodity currencies, the New Zealand dollar advanced 0.26%, while the

On Tuesday (June 16), as the Bank of Japan was set to announce a rate hike to its highest level since 1995, the USD/JPY exchange rate rose 0.05% to 160.41, trading in a range of 160.05-160.46 for the session. The pair dipped to a daily low around 11:08 AM Beijing time, shortly before the BOJ's 11:19

On Tuesday (June 16) at the New York close, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.09% to 99.543, with an intraday range of 99.791–99.461. The Bloomberg Dollar Index declined 0.12% to 1204.72, trading between 1207.31 and 1204.02 during the

On June 16, the onshore Chinese yuan (CNY) closed at 6.7575 against the U.S. dollar, down 7 pips from Monday's night session close, with trading volume of 41.83 billion U.S. dollars.

According to Jin10, Castle Securities stated that the Federal Reserve may begin a series of interest rate hikes as early as September amid persistent and broad-based inflation.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCOP (US Dollar vs Colombia Peso) has dropped by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to around 1% in a 7-1 vote on Tuesday, with the new guideline effective June 17. The quarter-point move lifted Japan's rate to its highest level in over three decades, last reached in 1995. Policymakers cited rising domestic inflation driven by hi

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to around 1% on Tuesday (June 16), marking the highest level in over three decades, according to a 7-1 policy board vote. The new guideline takes effect June 17 as policymakers cited risks of inflation rising above a 2% target amid higher oil

Banque de France raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 2.5% from the previous estimate of 1.7%. The central bank also projects economic growth will stall in the second quarter, contrasting with a contraction recorded in the first quarter.

According to Iran's Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati, on June 16, the bilateral memorandum between Iran and the U.S. includes mechanisms to ensure frozen Iranian assets can be accessed and utilized. Hemmati stated that the agreement's terms were developed with consideration of past

On June 16, the Korean won strengthened 0.42% against the U.S. dollar, closing at 1508.22 per dollar and approaching the May 28 high of 1493.32.