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A monetary surprise in the first half of the year, the Russian Ruble (RUB) has established itself as one of the world's best-performing currencies. A performance that may seem paradoxical for an economy under Western sanctions, deeply entangled in Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and penalized by falling Oil exports.Behind this solid performance of the Ruble lies a more nuanced economic reality, one that may even give cause for concern in the medium term.A spectacular leap for the Russian RoubleThe Russian Ruble has soared in the first half of 2025,...

EUR/USD fluctuates in a narrow channel above 1.1700 on Monday.The near-term technical picture suggests that the bullish bias remains unchanged.Comments from central bankers could trigger the next big action in the pair.EUR/USD seems to have entered a consolidation phase above 1.1700 on Monday following the previous week's impressive rally. Euro PRICE This month The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies this month. Euro was the strongest against the Japanese Yen. USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF USD -2.95% -1.39% 0.13% -0.98%...

The beginning of the week will be quite dynamic, with flash inflation releases in several CEE countries. In fact, June inflation numbers will be flowing throughout the week. On Monday, Croatia and Serbia will publish retail sales and industrial output growth in May. Serbia will also release its May trade balance. Later in the week, trade data will be published by Hungary and Slovenia. Hungary will also release industrial production in May at the end of the week. On Wednesday, Poland’s central bank is to hold a rate-setting meeting; we...

Deutsche Bank's Mapping the World's Prices report provides a fascinating overview of the cost of living in the world's major metropolises. This year's edition, published on June 24, covers more than 69 cities and highlights striking dynamics in the cost of living and the crucial role of currencies in the hierarchy of the world's cities.Let’s take a closer look at where life is cheapest, where it’s painfully pricey, and how currency movements are drawing the map.Most expensive metropolises: A matter of strong currenciesThe United States and Switzerland dominate almost every...

Some of emerging Asia’s biggest central banks look to be dialling back their interventions in the currency market.The central banks of India and Malaysia have reduced the size of some derivatives positions they use to weaken their currencies. Taiwan has allowed its currency to surge against the US dollar in recent weeks and dropped hints it would be comfortable with more if the moves were “orderly”. South Korea’s giant national pension fund has ended its five-month support of the won.A major reason for these moves is a simple change in...

AUD/JPY consolidates for third day but lifts 0.21% as high-beta FX gain on peace news.Trump confirms full ceasefire between Israel and Iran via social post.Pair eyes June high at 94.83; break above 95.00 could expose 97.32 and 99.15 YTD peak.The AUD/JPY consolidates within the 93.80-94.70 range for the third straight trading day, yet it is slightly up 0.21%, trading at 94.35 as Tuesday’s Asian session begins.Breaking news revealed that US President Donald Trump posted on his social network that Israel and Iran had fully agreed to a total ceasefire, which...

* Philippine peso falls 1% to 2-month low * Indonesian rupiah down 0.3% ahead of rate decision * Federal Reserve decision due later in the day By Himanshi Akhand June 18 (Reuters) - Emerging Asian currencies lost ground on Wednesday as the dollar held firm on safe-haven demand as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered a sixth day, while investors awaited rate decisions by the Bank Indonesia and the Federal Reserve. Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other, with U.S. President Donald Trump calling for Iran's...

Supranext launches complementary currencies in the US to revive local economies and empower small businesses through a stable, three-tiered system of crypto, paper, and coin-based tools. Rome, Italy, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supranext, a next-generation hybrid financial operator, announces the launch of its three-tiered complementary currency system, comprising a crypto-based token, physical paper vouchers, and metallic coins. The system aims to function alongside national currencies, offering a new form of liquidity to underserved regions and businesses. Supranext"Our goal is to infuse vitality into the parts of the US...

HONG KONG, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's largest* licensed virtual asset exchange, announced today the expansion of its bank deposit services to cover 32 countries and regions, an increase of 15 from its previous scope. This move significantly broadens users' fiat deposit and withdrawal channels. The platform now supports multi-currency deposits and withdrawals, including offshore Renminbi (CNH), Hong Kong Dollars (HKD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR), with accepted bank transfers extended to 32 countries/ regions such as Hong Kong China, the United States, the United...

EUR/USD loses traction and trades slightly below 1.1400 on Tuesday.US-China trade negotiations are set to continue in London.The pair could gather bearish momentum if 1.1360-1.1350 support fails.EUR/USD stays on the back foot in the European morning on Tuesday and trades slightly below 1.1400 after posting marginal gains on Monday. Growing optimism about the United States (US) and China resolving the trade dispute helps the sentiment around the US economic outlook improve and supports the US Dollar (USD). Euro PRICE Today The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR)...