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June 25, 2026

USD flows: Net firm batch of US data, if no knock-outs
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June 25, 2026 12:41 PM UTC

Strong batch of data overall, though avoids any 'headline shocks'
Mkt consolidates its recent repositioning

USD flows: OPEC pressure cooker
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June 25, 2026 8:14 AM UTC

Reuters sources have Iraq making OPEC threats of quota
Iran closures have exerted critical financial and fiscal stress on the region
That creates a pressure cooker environment for (hopefully) post war supply and cooperation

June 24, 2026

USD flows: Still trending broadly firmer
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June 24, 2026 6:45 AM UTC

USD remains on a firmer trend against most majors

June 23, 2026

USD flows: More focus on equities than data, dollar firm either way
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June 23, 2026 2:02 PM UTC

Focus more on session's equity action than data
PMIs firmer all the same, if with some details in the breakdown

USD flows: Still at or through various resistance levels
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June 23, 2026 12:56 PM UTC

USD still on the rise vs majors with various resistance levels being tested or cleared

USD, AUD/USD flows: Dollar/risk still on a firm n/t footing
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June 23, 2026 6:42 AM UTC

Dollar/risk still breaking firmer near-term amid some position adjustments, chart breaks, and market Fed re-pricing

June 18, 2026

EUR/USD, USD flows: Data largely with grain, tests next levels
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June 18, 2026 12:49 PM UTC

Philly Fed solid details, goes with the grain
Market focused on follow through and levels

June 17, 2026

USD flows: Lots to digest from the Fed press conference
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June 17, 2026 7:09 PM UTC

Taskforces announced, with inflation and balance sheet ones notable
Dots described as pencilled forecasts, and set to be reviewed
Warsh gives mixed view on policy tightness 
Curve pivot flattens but balance sheet review should be watched closely

USD flows: Fed projections nuanced, but bolsters dollar
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June 17, 2026 6:27 PM UTC

Dots shift, albeit quite as hawkish in composition as they may seem on first look
Show more a strongly divided Fed, and one than can still hold if data cools 'post Iran'
Nonetheless, median and to a lesser extent the breakdown partly valid the market shift
Dollar firms and continues dalliance with retu

USD flows: Retail sales upside into Fed, mkt holds tight
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June 17, 2026 12:45 PM UTC

Another upside from US data, retail sales beats
While with the grain of US resilience and outperformance, mkt holds tight into FOMC

June 16, 2026

EUR/USD, USD/JPY, NOK/SEK flows: FX sleeping but oil is still moving
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June 16, 2026 12:36 PM UTC

Pre-Fed intertia and as market digests two-way pull of deal impact
But oil is still active, extending the break lower and threatening bigger range shift
As such, mkt may later re-focus on ToT and oil trade narratives

June 15, 2026

USD flows: Taking stock of current levels vs pre-Iran
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June 15, 2026 1:26 PM UTC

 Quick stock check of current pricing vs pre-Iran
Gold still the biggest loser; SEK the highest FX beta
Euro not that far off, low volatility; USD/JPY could correct off 160 handle if stars align

June 11, 2026

USD flows: Market still skeptical
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June 11, 2026 6:20 PM UTC

The USD saw a sharp dip on Trump's cancellation of tonight's scheduled bombing of Iran though did little more than erase the day's gains. 

USD flows: Trumped, but largely ignored
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June 11, 2026 1:00 PM UTC

Latest Trump broadside overshadows ECB; diminishing returns in FX

USD flows: Iran state of play down to cash is king?
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June 11, 2026 10:18 AM UTC

Reuters sources suggest talks continue, political agreement but all down to frozen funds
In some ways good, though there are strong reasons why this is the main last and critical sticking point

May 26, 2026

USD/JPY, EUR/JPY flows: Strong month for the N225 worth watching this week
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May 26, 2026 1:28 PM UTC

Minor US data albeit still showing overall economic resilience
Some focus on any potential USD/JPY month-end hedging demand on N225 (headline) outperformance
See if it adds to temporary upside pressure into intervention zone

May 20, 2026

EUR/GBP, GBP/USD flows: BoE TSC cementing summer re-pricing
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May 20, 2026 2:18 PM UTC

Comments so far from BoE TSC largely go with the grain of the summer wait and see
Mkt has priced back its overly aggressive hike odds for June-July

USD/JPY, EUR/JPY flows: A compelling argument for the BoJ to surprise with aggressive Operation Twist
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May 20, 2026 8:53 AM UTC

Argument that the current BoJ mix is not being rewarded. Indeed, its being punished as trilemma narrative takes hold
A riff on 'Operation Twist' offers a strong way forward - hike policy rates while reduce the aggressive taper
Could actually be both macro supportive and market savvy
Best version of the

EUR/GBP, GBP/USD flows: CPI lower, but focus elsewhere
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May 20, 2026 6:43 AM UTC

UK CPI below market showing core retreat, albeit stronger PPI highlighting Iran cost pressures
USD focus more of politics, geopolitics, yields and tech risk performance

May 19, 2026

USD/JPY, EUR/USD flows: 20yr auction in focus Wed as UST losing hold
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May 19, 2026 2:29 PM UTC

Event focus on Wednesday, including Nvidia earnings and US20yr auction
Latter comes as US long end is losing its grip of key ceiling levels, risking extension of selloff

EUR/GBP, GBP/USD flows: Still a nervy mkt, UK data soft
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May 19, 2026 7:01 AM UTC

UK data overall soft, supports a cautious approach from the BoE
Even with the more positive, but erratic, Iran comments, mkt still edgy
Dual focus on the recent tech pullback, and upcoming earnings 

May 18, 2026

USD flows: Waiver allows some respite
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May 18, 2026 1:01 PM UTC

Some respite on suggestions of US temporary waiver on Iran oil sanctions, before any final agreement
Mkt lifted by some US compromise and apparent responsiveness to fresh energy pressure
Day to day development swing too wildly to get carried away

USD flows: Dollar/EM could be a near-term tell
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May 18, 2026 9:02 AM UTC

Looking at dollar price action more broadly suggests it could become the dominant n/t driver
USD/regionals diverse but broadly weak, some becoming unstable
Profit-taking evident even in the strong relative shock / terms-of-trade thematic gainers

April 14, 2025

EUR, USD, JPY, CHF, AUD, NOK flows: USD remains under pressure, risk steadier for now
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April 14, 2025 7:06 AM UTC

USD still under pressure, risk sentiment stabilising but danger of renewed weakness

April 11, 2025

EUR, USD flows: USD remains under pressure
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April 11, 2025 1:30 PM UTC

USD still under pressure, 10 year yields still rising despite weaker PPI

GBP, EUR, USD, CHF flows: GBP slightly firmer on GDP, USD remains under pressure
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April 11, 2025 6:59 AM UTC

GBP benefiting from much strogner than expected UK GDP. USD remains under pressure, CHF strength may be a little overdone

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