Forex Today: Geopolitical Tensions Dominate as Markets Turn Risk-Averse

Forex Market Opens Risk-Off Amid Rising Geopolitical Tension

The new trading week begins under a cloud of rising geopolitical stress, as markets react to the United States' weekend airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The growing prospect of a wider conflict in the Middle East is causing a notable shift to risk aversion across global assets.

Safe-haven currencies such as the US Dollar (USD) and Swiss Franc (CHF) are in demand, while risk-sensitive pairs like AUD/USD and NZD/USD remain under pressure.

Key Data Releases: Global PMIs in Focus

Despite the geopolitical noise, the June flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) releases from the Eurozone, UK, and the US are high on the macro calendar for Monday. These PMIs will offer insights into early Q3 economic momentum, especially in light of recent inflation data and central bank commentary.

• Eurozone Manufacturing PMI
• UK Services and Composite PMI
• US Flash PMI (Manufacturing & Services)

Markets are especially keen to see if services sector activity in Europe continues to lag behind, while the US economy is expected to show resilience.

ECB & Fed Speeches: Forward Guidance Eyed

Alongside the data, several key central bank policymakers will deliver speeches today:

• ECB officials will provide updates on inflation trends and growth outlooks.
• Federal Reserve members, including Chair Jerome Powell (tentative), will weigh in on future monetary policy, particularly after recent signals of a potential single rate cut in 2025.

Investors will look for clarity amid an environment complicated by both economic divergence and geopolitical headwinds.

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