Volkmar Baur at Commerzbank expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to raise rates at its July meeting to reinforce its inflation-fighting credentials, which should initially support the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

The Japanese Yen (JPY) posts minor gains amid a somewhat softer US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday. The USD/JPY pair has pulled back to session lows just below 162.00 from Monday's highs in the 162.40 area, easing concerns about an immediate intervention by the Japanese authorities.

The British Pound (GBP) ticks lower to near 1.3380 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Tuesday. The GBP/USD pair edges down as the US Dollar gains slightly; however, the Cable is broadly upbeat.

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang reports USD/JPY surged to 162.42 before closing at 162.08, leaving the pair overbought. Intraday, the bank expects consolidation between 161.50 and 162.45.

The EUR/USD pair trades marginally lower at around 1.1433 during the European trading session on Tuesday.

The Indian Rupee (INR) holds onto Monday’s losses against the US Dollar (USD) in the opening session on Tuesday.

NZD/USD inches lower for the second successive day, trading around 0.5700 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) holds ground, which could be attributed to the renewed geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The AUD/USD retreats slightly from the 0.6960 area, or a two-week high, touched during the Asian session on Tuesday, and, for now, seems to have snapped a three-day winning streak.

The USD/JPY pair extends the previous day's late pullback from the vicinity of mid-162.00s and attracts some follow-through sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday.

GBP/USD continues its winning streak for the ninth consecutive day, trading around 1.3390 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 6.8054 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8066 and 6.7838 Reuters estimate.

The EUR/USD pair extends its sideways consolidative price move during the Asian session on Tuesday, though it manages to hold comfortably above the 1.1400 mark. Moreover, spot prices remain well within striking distance of a nearly two-week high, touched last Thursday.

AUD/USD inches lower after two days of gains, trading around 0.6950 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) faces downward pressure as weakening economic sentiment amid a cooling labor market signals that high borrowing costs are taking a toll.

The British Pound rallies to an 18-year high against the Japanese Yen, registering solid gains of over 0.77% as the GBP/JPY clears the previous year-to-date (YTD) high of 216.60 as the cross-pair clears the 217.00 figure for the first time since January 2008.

USD/JPY spent Monday doing what it has done for most of the year, grinding higher while officialdom watched.

GBP/USD has quietly put together eight consecutive higher daily closes, a grind from near 1.3150 that has delivered the pair directly onto its 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), with the 50-day EMA just beneath it and the 1.3400 handle immediately overhead.

The Australian Dollar extends its rally for three straight trading sessions, up 0.25%, as investors adjust their interest rate expectations for the Federal Reserve, following a soft US jobs report.

NZD/USD trades under pressure near the 0.5700 level as the US Dollar (USD) remains supported by hawkish-leaning comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller and resilient United States (US) services data.

Rabobank’s FX Strategy team discusses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) ahead of the July 8 Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) meeting, where consensus and the bank expect a 25 bp hike to 2.5%.

USD/CHF gains 0.37% on Monday, trading around 0.8060 at the time of writing, as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds despite slightly softer expectations for further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

USD/JPY trades around 162.30 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.58% on the day, extending its rebound after last week's pullback.

The Pound Sterling steadies during the North American session, as the week begins in a risk-off mood, as evidenced by overall US Dollar strength in the FX markets, even though soft jobs data and trimmed hawkish Fed bets for the rest of the year.

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note GBP/USD near 1.3338 is steady versus the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming on crosses despite weak construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.

The Euro (EUR) trades on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as investors return after the extended US Independence Day weekend. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading around 1.1421, down 0.12% on the day.

AUD/USD trades with a cautious tone, sideways near the 0.6930 level on Monday after Australian inflation data showed further easing price pressures, while mixed United States (US) services figures kept the US Dollar (USD) broadly supported but without strong momentum.

Silver (XAG/USD) pauses a four-day winning streak on Monday as buyers take a breather following last week's 5.55% rally. A firmer US Dollar (USD) is also capping the precious metal's upside.

USD/CAD extends its advance for a second consecutive day and trades around 1.4230 at the time of writing on Monday, up 0.20% on the day.

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note EUR/USD around 1.1418 trading softer against the US Dollar, though mid-pack within G10. Euro area Producer Price Index (PPI) and retail sales were in line with expectations, while German factory orders surprised higher.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is confronting a notable shift in market momentum as fresh domestic data points to cooling inflation.

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret describe USD/CAD around 1.4215 as consolidating, with the Canadian Dollar retaining a soft undertone despite narrower US–Canada front-end spreads.