Australia Westpac Leading Index (MoM) dipped from previous 0.05% to 0% in May

Jun 17, 2026

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8096 vs. 6.8108 previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Wednesday at 6.8096 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8108 and 6.7659 Reuters estimate.

British Pound edges higher above 1.3400 on US-Iran peace optimism

The GBP/USD pair gathers strength to around 1.3430 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday, bolstered by Middle East peace hopes.