PBOC Set to Fix USD/CNY Midpoint Near 6.7880

The daily yuan reference rate will signal policy intent amid managed float rules and US dollar volatility. The People’s Bank of China is poised to set its USD/CNY reference rate around 6.7880, a key benchmark for the yuan’s daily trading band. The midpoint, announced at 01

Oil Prices Drop Below $100

Oil benchmarks fell over 5% on Iran deal optimism Oil prices plunged in early Asian trade on Monday following reports of a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At the time of writing, Brent had broken back below $100 to trade at $98.27, while WTI fell to

Yen Gains Against USD

USD/JPY pair declines to near 158.90 The Japanese Yen has edged higher to near 159.00 against the US Dollar. Progress in US-Iran talks has contributed to the decline of the USD/JPY pair. The pair declined to near 158.90 during the early Asian session on Mon

Gold Rises On US-Iran Deal Hopes

Gold price rises near $4,570 on US-Iran deal hopes Gold price rose to near $4,570 during early Asian trading hours on Monday. The rise is attributed to a weaker US Dollar after reports of a potential US-Iran deal. The deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz,