Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Markets Await Clarity on Israel-Iran Ceasefire

Most Asian currencies remained range-bound on Wednesday, with traders exercising caution as they await confirmation on whether the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran will endure.

Regional FX Market in Holding Pattern

• The Japanese yen (USDJPY) edged down 0.1%

• Chinese yuan (USDCNY) remained flat

• South Korean won (USDKRW) weakened 0.3%

• Singapore dollar (USDSGD) and Indian rupee (USDINR) traded sideways

This muted activity reflects investor hesitation amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving monetary policy expectations globally.

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Australian Dollar Awaits RBA Clarity Despite CPI Drop

The Australian dollar (AUDUSD) was little changed despite a softer-than-expected May CPI reading:

• Headline CPI dropped to a 7-month low

• Trimmed mean CPI, the RBA's preferred measure, hit a 3-year low

This data bolstered expectations of more interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia, although the AUD failed to extend its earlier gains.

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Dollar Softens on Fed Speculation, Trump’s Pressure

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly this week, under pressure from:

• Market bets on a potential Fed rate cut as early as July

• President Trump renewing criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling for lower rates

Despite Powell's cautious tone, dovish voices like Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman have revived hopes for monetary easing.

Conclusion

Currency markets across Asia appear to be in a wait-and-see mode, balancing geopolitical risks with dovish monetary cues. Any firm resolution in the Middle East or clearer signals from global central banks could spark fresh directional moves.