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FxWirePro: USD/ CNY dips below lower range, bearish bias increases

Mar 18, 2026 07:21 am UTC| Technicals

USD/CNY dipped on Wednesday as Chinas yuan extended gains after the PBOC set its strongest fixing in nearly three years amid a softer dollar. Prior to the market opening, the Peoples Bank of China set the midpoint rate...

FxWirePro: USD/JPY uptrend loses steam, remains on bullish path

Mar 18, 2026 06:40 am UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY eased on Wednesday as investors assessed the economic impact of the Middle East conflict ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserves policy decision. . Markets are in a holding pattern ahead of key central bank...

FxWirePro:NZD/USD edges higher but bearish outlook persists

Mar 18, 2026 05:54 am UTC| Technicals

NZD/USD edged higher on Wednesday as markets reacted to shifting developments around the Iran conflict and sharp swings in oil prices. The U.S. Federal Reserve will announce its policy decision on Wednesday, with the...

FxWirePro: AUD/USD uptrend gains momentum, as positive sentiment builds

Mar 18, 2026 05:06 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/USD edged higher on Wednesday as Australian dollar remained bid following the Reserve Bank of Australias rate hike. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% on...

FxWirePro: EUR/ NZD hovers near 1.9700 level , vulnerable to further losses

Mar 17, 2026 23:43 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/ NZD edged higher but gains were limited as markets reassessed the magnitude of the energy supply shock from the Persian Gulf. Oil prices surged by as much as 4% earlier on Tuesday before trimming those gains later...

FxWirePro: EUR/AUD neutral in the near-term, scope for downward resumption

Mar 17, 2026 23:22 pm UTC| Technicals

EUR/AUD eased on Tuesday as Australian dollar firmed after Reserve Bank of Australias (RBA) interest rate decision. Australias central bank raised interest rates for a second consecutive month in a closely contested...

FxWirePro: GBP/AUD downtrend extends, eyes 1.8700 level

Mar 17, 2026 23:11 pm UTC| Technicals

GBP/AUD dipped on Tuesday as Australian Dollar gained after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its benchmark rate for the second straight time. Australias central bank raised its main cash rate for a second...

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Economy

ECB's Kocher Says No Inflation Spillover Yet From Iran Conflict, Warns Risks Remain

The European Central Bank (ECB) does not currently see evidence that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is triggering broader inflationary pressures across the euro area, although policymakers remain alert to potential...

Asian Stocks Rise as Softer U.S. Inflation Boosts Sentiment Despite Middle East Tensions

Asian stock markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data eased expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike, although escalating tensions in the Middle East...

Asian Currencies Stay Rangebound as Middle East Tensions, Weak China GDP Weigh on Sentiment

Most Asian currencies traded in narrow ranges on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over escalating tensions in the Middle East and weaker-than-expected Chinese economic growth, despite a softer U.S. dollar following...

China Home Prices Fall Again in June Despite Slower Pace of Decline

Chinas new home prices continued to decline in June, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the countrys property market despite signs that the pace of deterioration is easing. Official data released by the National...

US Inflation Expected to Ease in June, but Fed Rate Hike Risks Persist Amid Middle East Tensions

U.S. consumer inflation likely eased in June, but economists say the slowdown may provide little relief for households or significantly reduce the likelihood of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this year,...

Politics

Trump ICC Sanctions Challenged as Advocacy Groups File Free Speech Lawsuit

Two U.S.-based advocacy organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) violate First Amendment free speech protections. The...

US Military Launches New Strikes on Iran, Targets Threats to Strait of Hormuz Shipping

The U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking another escalation in tensions across the Middle East. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the military operation began at...

Ukraine, EU Sign Landmark Drone Deal to Boost Defense Production

Ukraine and the European Union have signed a landmark drone cooperation agreement aimed at combining Ukraines battlefield expertise with Europes industrial strength to accelerate drone manufacturing and strengthen regional...

Zelenskiy Cabinet Reshuffle Puts Ukraine Defense Minister Fedorov’s Future in Focus

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares another cabinet reshuffle, the future of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has emerged as one of the biggest questions, with potential implications for Ukraines war...

Trump Administration Launches AI Cybersecurity Partnership to Protect Critical Infrastructure

The Trump administration is launching a new initiative to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity by bringing together leading artificial intelligence developers and operators of critical infrastructure to identify and address...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Apple Intelligence Cleared for China as Alibaba and Baidu AI Power iPhone Features

Apple has moved a step closer to launching Apple Intelligence in China after the countrys cyberspace regulator officially registered the companys on-device generative AI service for use on iPhones. The approval marks a...

Alibaba Stock Jumps as China Approves Apple Intelligence Powered by Qwen AI

Alibaba Group shares climbed about 5% in U.S. premarket trading on Wednesday after Chinese regulators approved Apples on-device artificial intelligence platform for launch in China, marking a major step for the iPhone...

ASML Raises 2026 Outlook as AI Chip Demand Lifts Q2 Earnings

ASML Holding (AS: ASML) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, fueled by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chip manufacturing equipment and higher sales from its installed...

Arm Stock Falls After HSBC Downgrade, Citing Limited Near-Term AI Upside

Arm Holdings shares came under pressure after HSBC downgraded the semiconductor designer to hold from buy,arguing that the companys recent rally has already priced in much of its long-term artificial intelligence (AI)...

SK Hynix Stock Soars as AI Memory Demand Outlook Fuels Chip Rally

SK Hynix shares surged nearly 13% in Seoul on Wednesday, leading a broad rally in South Korean semiconductor stocks as easing U.S. inflation and renewed optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) memory demand boosted...