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USD/CAD has recovered its recent losses from the previous day, trading around 1.4220 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground on safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over United States (US)-Iran Doha talks.US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Qatar on Tuesday to meet with mediators regarding the implementation of an initial peace deal to end the conflict with Iran. However, Tehran stated it would not meet directly with the US envoys, clouding prospects for a lasting resolution and keeping geopolitical risk premiums alive in the market.The Greenback received a boost…

Oil falls after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha

The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.1380 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Euro (EUR) on less hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh. Traders will closely monitor the US jobs data for June later on Thursday.Fed’s Warsh, on Wednesday at the ECB Forum on Central Banking, declined to give any signal as to what the central bank may do at its July policy meeting but did note that inflation was too elevated. He emphasized commitment to central bank independence and a 2% inflation target.Warsh reiterated his preference…

XAU/USD Current Price: $4,071Easing inflation-related concerns boosted the market’s mood, hurting US Dollar demand. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh refused once again to provide forward guidance. XAU/USD gains upward traction in the near term, but there’s a long way ahead before turning bullish.Spot Gold peaked at $4,115.48 on Wednesday, its highest in over a week, and is now changing hands at $4,071. The US Dollar (USD) once again started the day with a strong footing, but turned lower early in the American session. Different factors played against the USD intraday, although none of those were enough to affect its dominant…

USD/CAD has recovered its recent losses from the previous day, trading around 1.4220 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground on safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over United States (US)-Iran Doha talks.US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Qatar on Tuesday to meet with mediators regarding the implementation of an initial peace deal to end the conflict with Iran. However, Tehran stated it would not meet directly with the US envoys, clouding prospects for a lasting resolution and keeping geopolitical risk premiums alive in the market.The Greenback received a boost…

The Pound to Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range last week as investors balanced UK political developments against stronger Canadian inflation and softer oil prices. At the time of writing, GBP/CAD was trading at CA$1.8755, little changed on the week. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD): 1.87384Euro to Canadian Dollar (EUR/CAD): 1.6161Dollar to Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD): 1.41946 DAILY RECAP: The Pound (GBP) proved resilient last week, with Sterling holding steady despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation. The move had already been largely priced in by GBP investors, meaning the announcement did little to unsettle…

Cyber-criminals love big-ticket, high-demand events, whether it be between national soccer teams or a Taylor Swift concert. When people think this is their chance to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, their decision-making is freighted with emotion and urgency—a perfect set-up for online fraud.  Especially in the final days before a seemingly sold-out event, fraudsters will create fake ticket sales sites, send spoofed ads by email and post fake contests for tickets on social media. They may offer fake travel packages or short-term accommodations that don’t even exist. It may all look very professional and on the level, until you realize what…

Here’s a roundup of the most significant insider trading activity disclosed on Tuesday for US-listed companies. Top insider buys Hallador Energy Co saw Director Daniel Timothy Hudson acquire 10,000 shares of the company’s common stock on June 29, 2026, for a total value of $169,400. The shares were purchased in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $16.90 to $16.98 per share. Following these acquisitions, Mr. Hudson directly owns a total of 15,000 shares of Hallador Energy common stock. The stock currently trades at $17.39, representing a modest gain from his purchase prices, and InvestingPro analysis suggests the company remains undervalued…

Canada’s financial services sector, long characterised by stability and concentration among a handful of large banks, is undergoing a decisive digital transformation. Over the past 18 months, a confluence of regulatory reform, infrastructure modernisation and fintech innovation has begun to reshape how money moves, how data is shared and how consumers interact with financial institutions. The result is not merely incremental change, but the foundations of a more open, competitive and technology-driven system. The most significant shift has been the long-awaited arrival of consumer-driven banking, more commonly known as open banking. After years of consultation, the federal government confirmed in…

USD/JPY climbed near 163 as persistent yen weakness fueled intervention expectations in Japan. Markets are watching Fed signals and US jobs data for the dollar’s next move. Japanese intervention could trigger sharp volatility, though the broader USD/JPY trend remains bullish. The is the centre of attention after extending its surge to near the 163.00 level, putting Japanese authorities in an increasingly uncomfortable position. The move has pushed the yen to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, prompting fresh speculation that Tokyo could soon step into the foreign exchange market. The US dollar has also rebounded against other currencies,…