Forex Today: Markets Cautious as Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate

Geopolitical Risk Dominates Early Week Trading

The foreign exchange market kicked off the week on a cautious note, with investors closely monitoring the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Reports confirm both sides launched missile strikes over the weekend, intensifying fears of a prolonged geopolitical crisis in the Middle East.

The elevated tensions have triggered risk-off flows, driving increased demand for safe-haven assets like the Japanese Yen (JPY) and Swiss Franc (CHF), while commodity-linked and risk-sensitive currencies such as the Australian Dollar (AUD) and Canadian Dollar (CAD) saw subdued activity.

Key US Data Releases Ahead

In addition to geopolitical concerns, traders are also eyeing important U.S. economic data and events scheduled for later in the session:

• Empire State Manufacturing Survey (June) – Released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, this regional gauge is expected to provide insights into current business activity and inflation sentiment.
• US Treasury 20-Year Bond Auction – Investors will also assess demand for U.S. debt, which could impact yields and the US Dollar Index (DXY).

These events may influence expectations ahead of the FOMC rate decision later this week.

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• Geopolitical Risks and Forex: Full Impact Analysis
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Market Outlook

With both geopolitical and economic catalysts in play, forex market participants are expected to remain cautious. Safe-haven demand could stay firm if Middle East tensions escalate, while stronger-than-expected U.S. data may lend support to the USD ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting.