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USD/JPY Holds Near 159.00

USD/JPY trades flat near 159.00 awaiting Iran developments The USD/JPY pair is trading calmly around 159.00. The pair's sideways movement comes as investors await fresh developments on negotiations between the US and Iran. The US Dollar Index trades margina

US Dollar Index Steady Near 99.00

US Dollar Index remains steady around 99.00 The US Dollar Index, which measures the value of the US Dollar against six major currencies, is remaining steady after registering modest losses in the previous day. The index hovered around 99.10 during the Asian hours.

China Sets Yuan Reference Rate

PBOC sets USD/CNY mid-point at 6.8349 The People's Bank of China has set the USD/CNY mid-point at 6.8349. The yuan is allowed to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range around this reference rate. Australian banks have boosted provisions by $541M amid Middle East war r