Goldman Sachs Sees Value in European Real Estate Stocks Despite Sharp Selloff 
Canada's Economy Grows Modestly in January 2025, Driven by Energy and Construction 
RBC Capital: European Medtech Firms Show Minimal Middle East and Energy Risk Exposure 
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Asian Currencies Hold Steady Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Tensions and BOJ Signals 
U.S. Trade Rep Dismisses WTO's Future Role After Failed Cameroon Summit 
Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025 
U.S. Dollar Posts Strong Monthly Gain Amid Middle East Conflict Despite Late Dip 
Oil Prices Dip as Trump Eyes Iran De-escalation, Hormuz Closure Persists 
Oil Prices Climb as Middle East Conflict Keeps Supply Risks Elevated 
Japan's Business Confidence Rises Despite Iran War Uncertainty, BOJ Rate Hike Expected 
South Korea's Exports Hit Record High in March on AI-Driven Chip Demand 
Dollar Surges to Nine-Month High as Middle East Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand 
Gold Prices Rebound But Head for Worst Month Since 2008 Amid Iran War Uncertainty 
South Korea Manufacturing PMI Hits 4-Year High in March 2025 Driven by Semiconductor Demand 
China Manufacturing PMI Hits 12-Month High Amid Energy Price Concerns 
Dollar Surges to Monthly High as Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Markets 
Australia's retail sales surged 0.70% m/m in August, well above the expected 0.40%. Annual retail sales rose by 3.1%. The jump was mainly due to warm weather, which increased the sales of clothing and cafes.
Robert Ewing, head of business statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), explained that “this year was the warmest August on record since 1910, which saw more spending on items typically purchased in spring.” Categories that saw increased demand included summer clothing, liquor, outdoor dining, hardware, gardening supplies, camping gear, and outdoor equipment.
Major resistance- 0.7000
Near-term resistance - 0.6950
Minor support- 0.6860,0.6800
Trend reversal level- 0.6620
