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Indian Rupee rebounds as oil prices slump on Iran-Israel truce

  • The Indian Rupee bounces back against the US Dollar as Israel-Iran ceasefire pushes oil prices lower.
  • US President Trump expresses confidence that a total victory over Iran could be announced in two weeks.
  • Investors shift focus to the US-India CPI data for May.

The Indian Rupee (INR) rebounds against the US Dollar (USD) at open on Tuesday after a sharp decline the previous day. The USD/INR pair drops to near 95.50 as oil prices tumble, following reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after the exchange of attacks over the weekend.

As of writing, the MCX Crude Oil contract expiring on June 18 is down 1% to near 8,600. Currencies from economies, such as India, which rely heavily on oil imports to meet their energy needs, tend to underperform in a high oil price environment.

Iran-Israel ceasefire drags oil prices

Oil prices started retreating after a strong start on Monday, following confirmation from Iran that it will stop attacking on Israeli territory. However, Iran’s armed forces warned of harsher attacks if Israel resumes attacks on Lebanon.

Iran agreed to a truce with Israel after United States (US) President Donald Trump urged both to stop attacking each other immediately.

On late Monday, US President Trump expressed confidence that Washington can announce a total victory over Iran in the next two weeks and “oil prices will come tumbling down”.

FIIs keep paring stake in Indian stock market

Overseas investors continue to lighten their stakes in the Indian stock market amid growing concerns over India Inc.’ earnings projections in the wake of higher energy prices. So far in June, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers on all trading days, and have offloaded their stake worth Rs. 36,370.14 crore. In May, FIIs also remained net sellers and sold their investments worth Rs. 55,963.33 crore.

Investors await US-India CPI data

This week, major triggers for USD/INR will be the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May from both the US and India, which will be released on Wednesday and Friday, respectively. The US headline CPI is expected to arrive higher at 4.2% Year-on-Year (YoY) from 3.8% in April. In the same period, the US core CPI – which excludes volatile food and energy items – is seen higher at 2.9% from the previous reading of 2.8%.

Signs of US inflationary pressures accelerating further would prompt expectations of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year.

Meanwhile, India’s CPI data for May is also expected to come in higher at 4% YoY from 3.48% in April.

Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warned of upside inflation risks in the monetary policy announcement and stated that it would act if it becomes more persistent. “If inflation becomes generalized, persistent and starts influencing inflation expectations, policy action may become necessary,” the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.

Technical Analysis: USD/INR sees downside below 95.00

USD/INR trades slightly lower at around 95.50. The pair is essentially flat, trading sideways for almost two weeks. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 53.46 hovers just above the midline, hinting at balanced momentum with only a slight bullish tilt but no clear directional conviction.

On the downside, the pair could slide towards the May 07 low at 94.03 if it fails to hold the key support level of 95.00. Looking up, the pair could aim to revisit the all-time high above 97.00 if it manages to recover above the June 4 high at 96.30.

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Euro gains ground to near 1.1550 on ECB rate hike bets

  • EUR/USD gains ground to around 1.1545 in Tuesday’s early European session. 
  • The ECB is widely expected to raise its key interest rates at its June policy meeting on Thursday. 
  • Trump said he might have a proposal for the Iran agreement within days. 

The EUR/USD pair gathers strength near 1.1545 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday, bolstered by the hawkish stance of the European Central Bank (ECB). Traders brace for the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday. On Thursday, all eyes will be on the ECB interest rate decision. 

The ECB is set to raise its key interest rate for the first time in almost three years at the upcoming June policy meeting on Thursday, becoming the first of its peers to tighten policy in response to a jump in energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

“At its 11 June meeting, the ECB is very likely to raise its key interest rates by 25 basis points, in line with its recent hawkish communication,” said Martin Wolburg, senior economist at Generali Investments.

ECB President Christine Lagarde will hold the press conference to deliver the monetary policy statement and take questions from journalists. Any hawkish comments from ECB policymakers could provide some support to the Euro (EUR) against the Greenback in the near term. 

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he might have a proposal for the Iran agreement within days, per Reuters. However, the uncertainty surrounding the Middle East remains high. Earlier Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the war against Iran and its Lebanon-based proxy Hezbollah “has not yet ended,” though he insisted both are weaker than ever. Signs of rising tensions in the Middle East could boost the US Dollar (USD) as a safe-haven currency and act as a headwind for the major pair. 

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Trade of The Day – EUR/USD

Facts

  • On Thursday (June 11), the ECB will announce its interest rate decision. Markets have almost fully priced in a rate hike.
  • Nearly two additional rate hikes are priced in for the remaining months of the year (the second one at approx. 73%).
  • On Wednesday (June 10), May CPI inflation data for the United States will be released.
  • The EURUSD pair is oscillating around 1.15500, between two key support levels determined by the 61.8% and 78.6% Fibonacci retracements.
  • The price is trading significantly below its three major moving averages: EMA 50 (1.16568), EMA 100 (1.16608), and EMA 150 (1.16464).
  • The RSI (14) indicator stands at 39.1.

Recommendation

  • Position: Short (SELL) on EURUSD at market price (1.15502).
  • Take Profit (TP): 1.14700 (TP1), 1.14200 (TP2)
  • Stop Loss (SL): 1.16300

Figure 1: EURUSD (10.12.2025 – 25.06.2026)

Source: xStation5, 08.06.2026 (15:34)

Opinion

The EURUSD pair has weakened significantly from its mid-April peak, when it approached the 1.18500 level. The key drivers behind this downward move are the prolonged negotiations between the US and Iran, alongside a substantial increase in market expectations for US interest rate hikes. Markets have now fully priced in a rate increase before the end of the year, following Friday’s release of very strong NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls) data from the US labor market. Figure 2: Change in Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and Unemployment Rate in the US (2023 – 2026)

Source: XTB Research, 08.06.2026

Geopolitics and monetary policy should remain the primary focus for investors this week as well. Any headlines suggesting that a breakthrough in reopening the Strait of Hormuz is slipping away could weigh on the EURUSD pair, a dynamic already observed during this morning’s trading session. Paradoxically, the Euro’s decline could also be fueled by Thursday’s anticipated interest rate hike from the ECB. Since this move is already nearly 100% priced in by the markets, investor attention will shift away from the decision itself and onto the accompanying rhetoric. Frankly speaking, if the ECB were to hold rates for any reason, it would trigger a massive sell-off in the Euro. However, the single currency could also be weakened by President Christine Lagarde herself, who will take the podium on Thursday afternoon to address and potentially challenge market assumptions regarding the central bank’s upcoming steps.

Lagarde has rarely accustomed us to being overly transparent or hawkish in her communications. Consequently, any signs of her emphasizing economic stagnation risks could be interpreted by markets as dovish – especially if inflation concerns are given a slightly lower priority than they were a month ago. Speaking of inflation, Wednesday’s US CPI print for May is a crucial milestone. Further growth in price pressures is expected. The core gauge, which excludes highly volatile food and energy prices, will be critical, as it will reveal the extent to which the energy shock has filtered into other sectors of the economy. From a technical analysis perspective: The pair has broken below the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level (1.15777) as well as the EMA 50, 100, and 150 moving averages, justifying further declines. The MACD histogram is systematically deepening its lows in negative territory, and the RSI (14) still has ample room to slide before hitting oversold territory.

Methodology

The recommendation was prepared based on a fundamental analysis of the respective economies (including monetary policy in both the Eurozone and the US), as well as a technical analysis of the EURUSD chart. The direction of the recommendation was determined by assessing the monetary policy divergence between the Fed and the ECB, confirmed by the medium-term downward trend on the chart. Take Profit and Stop Loss levels were determined using Fibonacci retracements and key horizontal support/resistance levels (TP1 between Fibo 78.6% and Fibo 100.0%, TP2 directly at the Fibo 100.0% level, and the SL at the Fibo 50.0% level).

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Euro: Downtrend extends toward 1.1445 against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that EUR/USD plunged to a three‑month low around 1.1520 after breaking several key supports. In the near term, they see scope for a further drop toward 1.1490, while over the next 1–3 weeks, the pair is expected to continue weakening toward 1.1445, with resistance now capped around 1.1575/1.1600.

Momentum points to further Euro losses

“24-HOUR VIEW: Our view of range-trading last Friday was incorrect, as EUR nose-dived during the early NY session, breaking a couple of firm support levels on the way. EUR closed at 1.1519, down sharply by 0.78%. While the sharp and rapid decline appears excessive, there are no signs of stabilisation yet. Today, as long as 1.1575 (minor resistance is at 1.1535), EUR could drop toward 1.1490. That said, any further decline is unlikely to reach 1.1445 for now. “

“1-3 WEEKS VIEW: After holding the view that “EUR is neutral, and it is likely to trade between 1.1590 and 1.1685” for more than a week, we indicated last Thursday (04 Jun, spot at 1.1605) that “downward momentum is increasing, and if EUR breaks and holds below 1.1590, it would increase the risk of a decline toward the significant support at 1.1555.” We added, “the likelihood of EUR breaking clearly below 1.1590 will remain intact as long as 1.1655 (‘strong resistance’ level) is not breached.” Last Friday, EUR not only broke below 1.1590, but also breached 1.1555, plunging to a low of 1.1516. Given the sharp boost in downward momentum, EUR is likely to continue to weaken toward 1.1445. On the upside, the ‘strong resistance’ level is now at 1.1600 instead of 1.1655. In the near-term, 1.1575 is already a firm resistance level.”

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GBP holds losses below 1.3350 amid Middle East turmoil

  • GBP/USD posts modest losses near 1.3340 in Monday’s early European session. 
  • Intensified geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weigh on the British Pound. 
  • BoE’s Bailey signaled the central bank is in “no rush” to raise interest rates.

The GBP/USD pair trades with mild losses around 1.3340 during the European trading hours on Monday. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising bets of a US interest rate hike provide some support to the US Dollar (USD) against the British Pound (GBP). 

The BBC reported on Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it struck military targets in western and central Iran, hours after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at northern Israel. Iranian officials said that any attack from Israel against Lebanon or Iran would be met with a “crushing and comprehensive response.” 

Additionally, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, said that the Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, per Reuters. Escalating tensions in the Middle East could boost a safe-haven currency such as the Greenback and act as a headwind for the major pair in the near term. 

The US economy posted a third straight month of strong job gains in May, with the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) rising by 172K in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. This figure followed the 179K increase (revised from 115K) and was better than the forecast of 85K. This robust jobs data has reignited expectations that the Fed may raise the interest rate later this year, lifting the USD. 

On the UK’s front, Bank of England (BoE) governor Andrew Bailey delivered dovish remarks, saying that the UK central bank is in no rush to raise interest rates while the outcome of the Iran war remains uncertain and the UK’s growth rate stays weak. 

Financial markets had expected the BoE to cut interest rates twice this year to 3.25%. Since the US-Iran war began, the situation has reversed, and now a rise of 25 basis points (bpd) before December is forecast, according to CNBC. 

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NZD/USD Price Recovers from two-month low, retakes 0.5800 amid bearish setup

  • NZD/USD attracts some buyers after touching a two-month low during the Asian session.
  • Geopolitical risks and Fed rate hike bets support the USD, capping the upside for the pair.
  • The technical setup favors bears and warrants caution before positioning for further gains.

The NZD/USD pair stages a modest recovery following an Asian session dip to the 0.5780 region, or a two-month low, as the US Dollar (USD) enters a bullish consolidation phase on Monday. Spot prices climb back above the 0.5800 mark in the last hour, though any meaningful appreciation still seems elusive.

The Israel-Iran conflict has entered a dangerous new phase, with both sides exchanging attacks across multiple fronts, keeping geopolitical risks in play. Furthermore, Friday’s upbeat US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report reaffirmed market bets that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will hike interest rates in 2026, which assists the USD to hold steady near a two-month top and should cap the NZD/USD pair.

From a technical perspective, the recent failure near the 0.6000 psychological mark constituted the formation of a bearish double top pattern on the 4-hour chart. A subsequent breakdown through the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) near the 0.5900 mark and the neckline support near the 0.5825-0.5820 area suggests that the path of least resistance for the NZD/USD pair remains to the downside.

Moreover, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator remains in negative territory, hinting that downside pressure persists. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers around 28, showing oversold conditions that may slow, but not yet reverse, the current decline. Hence, any further recovery is likely to confront immediate resistance near the 200-period SMA at 0.5895.

The NZD/USD pair would need to reclaim this level to ease the prevailing bearish structure. Momentum readings from both MACD and RSI sit in negative and oversold zones, respectively, acting as a warning that although the downfall is stretched, any recovery attempts are likely to encounter selling interest before a sustained base is formed.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

NZD/USD 4-hour chart

Chart Analysis NZD/USD

US Dollar Price Last 7 Days

The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies last 7 days. US Dollar was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHF
USD1.05%0.86%0.61%1.01%1.76%2.90%2.00%
EUR-1.05%-0.20%-0.46%-0.04%0.70%1.86%0.94%
GBP-0.86%0.20%-0.24%0.15%0.90%2.06%1.12%
JPY-0.61%0.46%0.24%0.43%1.19%2.30%1.37%
CAD-1.01%0.04%-0.15%-0.43%0.73%1.86%0.97%
AUD-1.76%-0.70%-0.90%-1.19%-0.73%1.15%0.26%
NZD-2.90%-1.86%-2.06%-2.30%-1.86%-1.15%-0.92%
CHF-2.00%-0.94%-1.12%-1.37%-0.97%-0.26%0.92%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).

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Indian Rupee declines due to rising hawkish Fed bets, renewed Middle East war

  • The Indian Rupee opens on a negative note against the US Dollar.
  • The US Dollar gains as surprisingly strong US NFP numbers boost hawkish Fed bets.
  • Renewed Israel-Iran war has prompted oil prices.

The Indian Rupee (INR) starts the week on a negative note against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/INR pair rising to near 95.30. The pair gains at open as surprisingly upbeat United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for May has strengthened the US Dollar, and rising oil prices due to re-escalating conflicts between Iran and Israel have weakened the Indian Rupee.

During the press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, holds onto Friday’s gains around 100.00, the highest zone seen in two months.

Upbeat US NFP data prompts hawkish Fed bets

On Friday, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported surprisingly upbeat official employment data for May. The US NFP arrived significantly higher at 172K against 85K estimates. Meanwhile, the April reading was also revised higher to 179K from 115K. The Unemployment Rate remained steady at 4.3%, as expected. Strong job growth data, compounded with already high inflationary pressures, have resulted in a significant increase in hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) bets.

The CME FedWatch tool shows that the possibility of the Fed delivering at least one interest rate hike this year has increased to 73.8% from 45.2% seen a week ago.

Oil prices jump on renewed Middle East conflicts

The attacks from Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in western and central Iran over the weekend, despite US President Donald Trump urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran’s attacks, have renewed fears of an all-out war in the Middle East.

Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israeli military targets over the weekend in retaliation for Israeli aggression in Lebanon.

Rising hostilities in the Middle East have raised concerns over the US-Iran peace deal, prompting fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has resulted in a sharp increase in oil prices. As of writing, the MCX Crude Oil contract expiring on June 18 is up 4.6% to near 9,020.

Currencies from economies, such as India, which rely heavily on oil imports to meet their energy needs, tend to underperform in a high oil price environment.

FIIs continue to remain net sellers in Indian stock market

So far in June, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers on all trading days, and offloaded their stake worth Rs. 30,814.47 crore. Overseas investors also remained net sellers in May and pared their stake worth Rs. 55,963.33 crore. Foreign investors are dumping their investments in the Indian stock market due to growing concerns over India Inc.’s earnings projections amid higher oil prices.

Technical Analysis: USD/INR attarct bids near 95.00

USD/INR trades higher at around 95.30 with a mildly bearish near-term bias, holding just under its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) at 95.4320. The pair has retreated from recent highs and the loss of traction against this short-term EMA hints that upside momentum is fading, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) around 49 suggests neutral momentum rather than a clear directional push.

On the downside, immediate focus is on whether sellers can keep the pair capped beneath the 20-day EMA at 95.4320, which now acts as the first area of supply limiting rebounds. A sustained daily close back above this moving average would ease the current pressure and open the door to a further slippage towards the May 7 low around 94.00. Looking up, the pair needs to return above the 20-day EMA to ease downside pressure, and a further rally above the June 4 high at 96.30 would allow it to reclaim the all-time high around 97.10.

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USD/JPY Price Trades below 160.00 intervention threshold; bullish bias intact

  • USD/JPY retreats from over a one-month high set on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through.
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire weighs on the USD and the currency pair amid intervention fears.
  • The bullish technical setup warrants some caution before positioning for any corrective decline.

The USD/JPY pair attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Thursday amid fears that authorities will step in again to prop up the Japanese Yen (JPY). Furthermore, the Israel-Lebanon truce prompts some profit-taking around the US Dollar (USD) and exerts downward pressure on the currency pair.

Spot prices, however, lack follow-through and remain close to the 160.00 psychological mark or over a one-month high set earlier today. Economic concerns stemming from the Middle East conflict hold back the JPY bulls from placing aggressive bets. Adding to this, the uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks, along with hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, acts as a tailwind for the USD and contributes to limiting the downside for the USD/JPY pair.

Spot prices retain a constructive near-term tone within an upward-sloping channel. The lower boundary of the said channel coincides  with the 200-period simple moving average (SMA), which acted as a tailwind for the USD/JPY pair on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers above the midline, suggesting modest bullish momentum even as the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) flattens slightly below zero.

Momentum indicators hint at a slower advance rather than a sharp reversal. Hence, any corrective pullback might continue to attract fresh buyers near the 159.45 confluence support. A convincing break, however, might prompt some technical selling and pave the way for deeper losses. As long as buyers defend this support band above 159.44, the broader bias stays tilted higher, and a renewed push toward the channel top at 160.14 remains the primary topside scenario.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

USD/JPY 4-hour chart

Chart Analysis USD/JPY

Japanese Yen Price Last 30 days

The table below shows the percentage change of Japanese Yen (JPY) against listed major currencies last 30 days. Japanese Yen was the strongest against the Canadian Dollar.

USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHF
USD0.71%0.76%1.66%2.05%0.54%-0.02%0.83%
EUR-0.71%0.06%0.97%1.36%-0.20%-0.70%0.17%
GBP-0.76%-0.06%0.92%1.29%-0.23%-0.76%0.12%
JPY-1.66%-0.97%-0.92%0.35%-1.16%-1.66%-0.82%
CAD-2.05%-1.36%-1.29%-0.35%-1.50%-2.00%-1.16%
AUD-0.54%0.20%0.23%1.16%1.50%-0.54%0.39%
NZD0.02%0.70%0.76%1.66%2.00%0.54%0.89%
CHF-0.83%-0.17%-0.12%0.82%1.16%-0.39%-0.89%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Japanese Yen from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent JPY (base)/USD (quote).