The USD/CAD pair edges lower to around 1.4205 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Nonetheless, the potential downside for the pair might be limited amid rising expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike this year.

The AUD/USD pair attracts some buyers following the release of softer Australian consumer inflation figures during the Asian session on Wednesday and reverses a part of the previous day's slump to the 0.6900 mark, or its lowest level since early April.

NZD/USD continues its losing streak for the sixth consecutive day, trading around 0.5660 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair weakens as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground in a highly complex geopolitical landscape.

On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.8195 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8171 and 6.7913 Reuters estimate.

The USD/JPY pair trades on a flat note around 161.60 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Increased expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike this year could underpin the US Dollar (USD) against the Japanese Yen (JPY).

The EUR/USD pair trades on a negative note near 1.1380 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The major pair extends the decline as traders continue to assess the developments surrounding the US-Iran peace deal.

The Australian Dollar collapsed by over 1.20% on Tuesday as risk aversion favoured flows into the Greenback amid expectations of higher US interest rates, while the Aussie fell. The AUD/USD trades at 0.6915 after dropping from daily highs of 0.7005.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will publish the high-impact Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May on Wednesday at 01:30 GMT.

Sterling spent Tuesday confirming what the macro backdrop already implied, that the United Kingdom has no growth story to sell right now.

The Loonie registers losses of 0.40% on Tuesday as the US Dollar refreshes year-to-date (YTD) highs, while falling Oil prices weighed on the CAD, with USD/CAD trading above 1.4200 for the first time since April 2025.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged to a one-year high near 101.40 on Tuesday as investors digested the latest S&P Global US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which showed business activity remained resilient. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.7 in June, its highest level since May 2022.

The Swiss Franc extends its losses for the fifth straight trading day against the Greenback, down 0.15%, as risk appetite sours amid the AI rout and expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise rates later this year. At the time of writing, the USD/CHF trades at 0.8100

The AUD/USD fell sharply near the 0.6920 level on Tuesday, as investors await the upcoming Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for fresh clues on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy outlook.

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report the Japanese Yen (JPY) is slightly firmer, outperforming G10 peers despite broad US Dollar (USD) strength, as stronger PMIs signal improving growth. They see signs of exhaustion in USD/JPY’s advance with yield spreads stabilizing.

EUR/GBP trades little changed on Tuesday after a sharp slide the previous day, triggered by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, which lifted the British Pound (GBP) across the board.

The USD/JPY pair is trading in a neutral zone on Tuesday as investors digest the latest United States (US) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures and recent ADP employment data, awaiting a stronger catalyst from Federal Reserve (Fed) commentary.

The Pound Sterling dives over 0.40% on Tuesday as risk appetite shifts sour, as the recently sworn-in MP Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Keir Starmer, who lasted two years at the job. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3195, after reaching a daily high of 1.3259.

USD/CAD trades around 1.4190 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.25% on the day and extending a four-day winning streak to its highest level since April 7.

The Euro (EUR) extends losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with EUR/USD slipping below the 1.1400 mark, a support level that had held since June 2025.

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the British Pound (GBP) is softer versus the US Dollar (USD) after mildly disappointing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) and CBI data, with market reaction muted.

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) retains a soft undertone despite a first modest gain versus the US Dollar (USD) in eight sessions, helped by firmer May Consumer Price Index (CPI) and steadier US–Canada spreads.

TD Securities’ Global Strategy Team reports that June Eurozone PMIs confirm a divergence between stabilizing German manufacturing and still weak French services.

TD Securities’ Global Strategy Team expects Australian headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) to ease to 4.2% year-on-year in May, helped by lower transport and recreational prices.

The Euro (EUR) extends losses on Tuesday, with the US Dollar (USD) buoyed by rising hopes of Federal Reserve (Fed) tightening later this year and a cautious market mood, amid the uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran trade deal.

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights rising Japanese Yen intervention risk after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Japan and the U.S. reaffirmed a shared stance that bold FX action remains possible, even as Katayama avoided commenting on current levels.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) underperforms its currency peers, trading 0.8% lower at around 0.6945 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European session on Tuesday.

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) faces significant selling pressure against its major currency peers during the European session on Tuesday, trading 0.4% lower at around 0.5690. The pair is under pressure as hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) bets have weakened the appeal of riskier assets.

The British Pound (GBP) pares Monday’s gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Tuesday, weighed down by higher intervention risks and downbeat UK business activity figures.

Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux and colleagues highlight softer Eurozone PMI price data and a dovish tone from European Central Bank (ECB) President Lagarde as key drivers for EUR/USD. They see the 1.13-handle as in focus, with support around 1.1390 and 1.1350.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is picking up against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday after hitting lows a few pips above the 40-year low of 161.95 on Monday.