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Strongest mover: US dollar (USD)

The greenback reasserted its position as a yield and safe-haven asset. The US Dollar Index (DXY) regained the 100 level as inflation and tariff uncertainty kept rate-cut expectations muted.

Why it matters

Traders are watching the 17 June FOMC decision for updated projections and guidance on the policy path. The Federal Reserve calendar lists the 16 to 17 June FOMC meeting, with the statement scheduled for 2:00pm ET and the press conference for 2:30pm ET on 17 June. On the downside, any unexpected de-escalation in Middle East tensions could see energy prices fall sharply, which may cool part of the dollar’s inflation premium.

Weakest mover: Japanese yen (JPY)

The yen has faced heavy downward pressure, trading near the closely watched 160 level against the US dollar as the yield gap remains difficult to ignore.

Why it matters

Traders are monitoring the risk of direct intervention from Japan’s Ministry of Finance if yen weakness becomes disorderly. The BOJ’s 2026 schedule lists a monetary policy meeting for 16 to 17 June, and notes that Summary of Opinions releases are generally published at 8:50am JST. A surprise shift in BOJ guidance, a rate increase, or a sudden risk-off liquidation in global assets could trigger a short squeeze and drive the yen sharply higher.

Most important cross: AUD/JPY

AUD/JPY remains one of the clearest expressions of yield divergence and energy asymmetry. Australia is a major commodity exporter, while Japan is a large energy importer. That means higher energy prices can create very different macro pressures for each side of the cross.

Why it matters

If the RBA keeps a restrictive bias while the BOJ moves cautiously, AUD/JPY could remain supported by carry demand. If the BOJ shifts more hawkishly in June, or if commodity prices such as iron ore weaken sharply, AUD/JPY could face a rapid corrective pullback. That keeps the cross on the watchlist for traders using the GO Markets forex CFDs platform.