Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further 
Citigroup Delays Fed Rate Cut Forecast Amid Strong Jobs Data and Inflation Concerns 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Remains Stable Amid Global Uncertainty 
Federal Reserve Probes Big Banks Over Private Credit Exposure Amid Growing Systemic Risk Concerns 
Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025 
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Calls for Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Iran War Risks 
RBNZ Holds Rates at 2.25% as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Concerns 
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Nikkei manufacturing PMI declines to 52 in June according to flash numbers.
Upcoming:
- France: First quarter GDP number will be released at 6:45 GMT, followed by manufacturing and services PMI at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash manufacturing and services PMI report will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial sales report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash manufacturing and services PMI report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Canada: Consumer price inflation report will be published at 12:30 GMT.
- United States: Flash manufacturing and services PMI report will be released at 13:45 GMT, followed by new home sales report for May at 14:00 GMT.
