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June 1, 2026

FX Daily Snapshot

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The USD is stable amid US-Iran tensions while the market anticipates rate actions from the ECB and BoJ. Key US labor and manufacturing data this week will test inflation expectations under the leadership of a new Fed Chair.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The US Dollar remains stable as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran persist without a ceasefire breakthrough.
  • 2.The ECB and BoJ are the most likely central banks to act this month, with an ECB hike on June 11th almost fully priced.
  • 3.A series of critical US economic data releases (NFP, ISM) this week will determine the Fed's willingness to look through energy price shocks.

Table of Contents

  • USD: No deal reached ahead of busy month of central bank meetings
  • EURO CYCLICAL STOCK OUTPERFORMANCE HELPS SUPPORT EUR
  • USD: Data heavy week to provide colour on inflation risks
  • KEY RELEASES AND EVENTS
  • CERTIFICATION
  • LEGAL ENTITIES AND BRANCHES
  • GENERAL DISCLAIMERS
  • COUNTRY AND REGION SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS

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Authors

Derek Halpenny

Securities

EURUSDBrent Crude OilSTOXX Europe 600 Optimised CyclicalsJPY

Themes

Central Bank Policy DivergenceGeopolitical StalemateCentral Bank Leadership Transition

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesJapanGermany