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Gold price rallies amid Gulf war strikes, strong US Dollar
Gold price surges on Tuesday during the North American session, up by more than 1.50% amid continued missile strikes between the US and Iran despite mediators' efforts to end the war. The XAU/USD trades at $4,071
United States Dollar Index hits one-week high as US-Iran tensions intensify
The US Dollar Index (DXY) extends its gains on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran show no signs of easing, boosting demand for the safe-haven Greenback.
Indonesian Rupiah: Tentative stabilisation with key levels against US Dollar â OCBC
OCBCâs Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong see USD/IDR easing modestly from recent highs, helped by S&Pâs rating affirmation and Bank Indonesiaâs prior tightening. However, elevated Oil prices, lingering fiscal concerns and still-soft portfolio inflows limit further IDR gains.
Singapore Dollar: Range-bound trading holds near-term against US Dollar â UOB
United Overseas Bankâs (UOB) Quek Ser Leang expects USD/SGD to stay confined to tight ranges in the near term, with intraday price action lacking clear momentum.
South Korean Won: Reform-driven support for won â Commerzbank
Commerzbankâs Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim highlight that the South Korean government has unveiled a major South Korean Won (KRW) internationalisation roadmap, including unlimited KRW transactions with foreign institutions from January 2027 and broader access to onshore markets.
British Pound: Fiscal shield tests gilt and FX credibility â BNY
BNYâs Geoff Yu argues that Prime Minister Andy Burnhamâs removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on household electricity is a test of the United Kingdomâs (UK) fiscal protection strategy.
WTI Crude Oil advances on US-Iran supply disruption fears as traders await API report
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades around $84.40 at the time of writing on Tuesday, up 2.6% on the day, as concerns over global Oil supplies continue to support prices despite hopes for a diplomatic de-escalation in the Middle East.
British Pound drops as geopolitical risk premium revives USD
The Pound Sterling loses some ground against the US Dollar, down by 0.48%, as risk appetite in the foreign exchange markets deteriorates, with the Greenback reclaiming key technical levels in the US Dollar Index (DXY) amid the escalation of the US-Iran conflict.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Buyers hold the upper hand above 0.8000
USD/CHF edges higher as escalating tensions in the Middle East support the US Dollar (USD), with buyers eyeing a breakout above the 0.8150 resistance level that has capped gains since July 2025. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.8123, up 0.27% on the day.
US President Trump: âWeâre not finished at all with Iranâ
United States (US) President Donald Trump said during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday that Washington could intensify its military campaign against Iran, including possible strikes on the underground Pickaxe Mountain site.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds on earnings as Trump trades one war for another
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbs around 340 points, or 0.7%, on Tuesday, snapping a three-day slide that has pulled the index away from the early July record just above 53,300.
India: Weather-driven inflation risks â Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank economist Saurav Anand highlights rising inflation risks for India as deficient monsoon rains and persistent El Niño threaten food output. The report notes sowing is down and reservoir levels are low, with pulses, vegetables, sugar and oilseeds most exposed.
USD/JPY climbs above 163.00 for the first time since 1986
USD/JPY trades higher near 163.00 on Tuesday after briefly reaching 163.04, marking its first move above the 163.00 level since December 1986. The US Dollar (USD) remains supported by safe-haven demand as investors assess renewed Middle East tensions and rising Oil prices.