EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fig 1: The KOSPI Has Rallied Strongly Since the Election Result

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg/Refinitiv.
MIDDLE EAST
MIDDLE EAST (BBG): “President Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, set to begin around midnight Washington time on Monday, aimed at a lasting end to the fighting.”
IRAN (BBG): “The Iranians launched a missile barrage against a US air base in Qatar, but the base had been evacuated in advance and the missiles were intercepted, causing no harm.”
IRAN (BBG): “Satellite images show that the US Air Force avoided hitting reactors at the Isfahan Nuclear Technology and Research Center, including three research reactors, one of which runs on 900 grams of bomb-grade uranium.”
IRAN (BBC): “Israel has struck Tehran's notorious Evin prison and damaged parts of the facility, which holds many political detainees, Iran's judiciary says.”
AVIATION (BBG): “Air India suspended flights to and from Europe, the east coast of North America, and the Middle East due to the Middle East conflict. The suspensions affect about 30% of Air India's deployed capacity.”
UK
GEOPOLITICS (BBG): “The UK has urged Iran to de-escalate and return to talks with the international community following the announcement of a ceasefire in its conflict with Israel.”
NATO (POLITICO): “Keir Starmer has confirmed the U.K. will hit NATO’s target of spending 5 percent of GDP on defense by 2035 as he prepares to meet other western leaders in The Hague.”
EU
NATO (POLITICO): “Europe tiptoes through NATO summit as Trump lands and Iran looms. As Trump returns to the NATO table and conflict brews in the Middle East, leaders are hoping unity survives a tightly choreographed summit.”
DEFENCE (POLITICO): “Scrambling to reduce Canada's dependence on the Donald Trump-led U.S., the country's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday signed a security and defense partnership with the European Union.”
EU (POLITICO): “The European Commission has for the first time signaled flexibility on a major digital rulebook as it seeks relief from Donald Trump’s impending trade tariffs.”
GERMANY (ECONOMIST): “On Tuesday the cabinet discusses a belated budget for 2025 (disagreement over which felled the last government), spending plans for subsequent years and the first proposals for the infrastructure fund.”
FRANCE (POLITICO): “French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend violated international law — even though France shares Washington’s aim of preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.”
ECB (BBG/FT): "The European Central Bank could still cut interest rates in the next half year, Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau told the Financial Times."
US
FED (MNI BRIEF) : No Tariff Inflation Could Mean Fed Cuts - Goolsbee. The Federal Reserve could resume cutting interest rates if expectations for tariffs to lead to price rises do not materialize soon, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday.
FED (BBG): “Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will testify before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee this week, explaining why the Fed is resolved to continue holding interest rates steady at least until September.”
POLITICS (BBG): “Senate Republicans are considering a $40,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, but want to lower the income threshold, in a bid to resolve a standoff with House Republicans.”
POLITICS (BBG): “A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction allowing Harvard University to continue hosting foreign students, blocking the Trump administration's June 4 proclamation denying entry to international students.”
POLITICS (BBG): “The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume quickly deporting migrants to countries other than their own, lifting a judge's order that gave people 10 days notice.”
OTHER
COPPER (BBG): “A copper market squeeze is unfolding on the London Metal Exchange, driven by rapidly declining inventories and pushing up spot prices.”
ASIA (BBG): “Private equity funds in Asia are increasing loan deals to fund dividend payouts as they struggle to exit corporate buyouts.”
JAPAN (BBG): “Japan and the US are still working on setting the timing for the next round of cabinet-level trade talks.”
JAPAN BOJ (MNI EXCLUSIVE): The Bank of Japan remains concerned about renewed volatility in the JGB market as it continues to shrink its bond portfolio, wary of a potential overreaction from market participants who have yet to price in the pace of the reduction fully – an outcome that could force the central bank to intervene again, MNI understands.”
SOUTH KOREA (BBG): “South Korea’s consumer confidence rose to the highest in four years as easing domestic political uncertainty, fresh fiscal stimulus and hopes for pro-growth policies under the new administration buoyed sentiment.”
SOUTH KOREA (BBG): “South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo reiterated the country's call to be exempted from US tariffs affecting key industries such as cars and steel after meeting with US counterparts.”
THAILAND (BBG): “Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a controversial phone call with ex-Cambodian leader Hun Sen.”
MALAYSIA (BBG): “Malaysia is dangling new tax incentives to investors to boost its venture capital industry, according to Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan.”
MEXICO (MNI): “The Central Bank of Mexico is widely expected to cut its overnight interbank interest rate by another 50 basis points to 8.00% on Thursday, in what would be an eighth consecutive reduction and the fourth of this size. Few analysts expect a 25bp move.”
CHINA
MNI China Press Digest June 24: PBOC, Iran, IPO
PBOC (SECURITIES DAILY): “The People’s Bank of China is expected to net inject liquidity via its medium-term lending facility in June for the fourth consecutive month.”
ECONOMY (BBG): “China’s 2Q GDP growth will still be above 5% but it faces a lot of uncertainties, says Huang Yiping, the Chinese central bank adviser.”
TRADE (YICAI): “China’s Iranian oil imports have avoided disruption so far, despite the ongoing conflict, according to Du Bingqin, an energy analyst at Everbright Futures.”
FINANCE (CHINA SECURITIES): “China’s top securities regulator’s latest IPO pre-review mechanism for high-quality technology firms helps protect their core technology and shorten the listing cycle with improved audit efficiency and confidentiality, China Securities Journal reported, citing analysts.”
MNI: PBOC Net Injects CNY209.2 Bln via OMO Tuesday
MNI (BEIJING) - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted CNY406.5 billion via 7-day reverse repos, with the rate unchanged at 1.40%. The operation led to a net injection of CNY209.2 billion after offsetting the maturity of CNY197.3 reverse repo today, according to Wind Information.
MNI: PBOC Sets Yuan Parity Lower At 7.1656 Tues; +1.11% Y/Y
MNI (BEIJING) - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the dollar-yuan central parity rate lower at 7.1656 on Tuesday, compared with 7.1710 set on Monday. The fixing was estimated at 7.1627 by Bloomberg survey today.
MARKET DATA
SOUTH KOREA CONSUMER CONFIDENCE JUNE 108.7, PRIOR 101.8
JAPAN NATIONWIDE DEPT STORE SALES MAY -7.0% Y/Y; APR. -4.5%
JAPAN TOKYO DEPT STORE SALES MAY -9.1% Y/Y; APR. -6.3%
MARKETS
US TSYS: Asia Wrap - Yields Edge Lower
The TYU5 range has been 111-06 to 111.10+ during the Asia-Pacific session. It last changed hands at 111-09+, down 0-05 from the previous close.
JGBS: Little Changed, Mixed Results For 20Y Supply, BoJ SoO Tomorrow
JGB futures are weaker, down 10 ticks from settlement levels, but have retraced some of the earlier cheapening seen in the Tokyo afternoon session following the release of today’s 20-year auction results.
AUSSIE BONDS: Richer, Narrow Ranges, May CPI Tomorrow
ACGBs (YM +4.0 & XM +5.5) are trading stronger, but ranges have been relatively narrow on a data-light day.
BONDS: NZGBS: Closed Richer But Off Bests After A Data-Light Session
After a data-light session, NZGBs closed marginally off session bests, 3-4bps richer.
FOREX: Asia FX Wrap - Market Very Quick To Resell The USD
The BBDXY has had a range of 1203.92 - 1207.36 in the Asia-Pac session, it is currently trading around 1204. The BBDXY has extended lower again in early Asian trading after President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire, BBDXY -0.30%. The price action overnight was very revealing and points to a market that is very quick to reinstate USD shorts with conviction high for a move lower. (Bloomberg) - The PBOC set the strongest yuan fixing since November, but it also signaled a reluctance to allow strong gains. The fixing also came in slightly above the estimate for the first time since June 13. This adds to the view that China is acceding to a sustained, gradual appreciation in its currency, as well as emphasizing the broader theme of USD weakness.”
Fig 1: GBP/USD Spot Weekly Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
JPY: Asia Wrap - USD/JPY Follows The Move Lower In Oil
The Asia-Pac USD/JPY range has been 145.30 - 146.15, Asia is currently trading around 145.45, -0.50%. USD/JPY continues to extend lower in Asia as it follows the capitulation in oil longs, which have reacted to the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East. The market is very quick to re-instate its USD shorts.
Fig 1 : USD/JPY Spot Daily Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
AUD: Asia Wrap - AUD/USD Extends Gains, Eyes 0.6550
The AUD/USD has had a range of 0.6454 - 0.6497 in the Asia- Pac session, it is currently trading around 0.6490. The AUD has remained better bid throughout the Asian session, +0.45%. The market is shrugging off headlines of explosions and missiles still heading in either direction and focusing wholly on the ceasefire announced by President Trump. The market was very quick to re-sell USD’s across the board and now the AUD is back within striking distance of 0.6550 again.
Fig 1: AUD/USD spot Daily Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
NZD: Asia Wrap - NZD Back Above 0.6000
The NZD/USD had a range of 0.5963 - 0.6014 in the Asia-Pac session, going into the London open trading around 0.6005. The NZD has remained well supported all through the Asian session, +0.50%. With the USD back under pressure the NZD very quickly finds itself back on a 0.6000 handle, looking to build momentum for a test of the 0.6100 area.
Fig 1: NZD/USD Spot Daily Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
ASIA STOCKS: Major Bourses Lead Stocks Higher
With fears of a broader Middle East conflict softening, risk markets rebounded today with the major equity bourses in the region leading the way with gains up +1.5%-+2.5%.
OIL: Crude Risk Premium Unwinding As Focus Returns To Fundamentals
Oil prices fell sharply following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel early in the session. They have recovered somewhat during the day but remains down following Monday’s sharp drop. The end to the war is due at 0800 AEST Wed/2300 BST Tues/1800 EDT Tues. Iran’s military action was due to stop at 0500 BST and Israel’s at 1100 BST. US President Trump has warned that the truce shouldn’t be violated.
GOLD: Bullion Falls As Risk Sentiment Improves
Gold prices fell to $3333.34/oz following US President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire followed by an end to the Iran-Israel war as geopolitical risks eased. They are currently down 0.6% to $3349.2 and off the low, which briefly pierced initial support at $3338.8.
UP TODAY (TIMES GMT/LOCAL)
| Date | GMT/Local | Impact | Country | Event |
| 24/06/2025 | 0800/1000 | *** | IFO Business Climate Index | |
| 24/06/2025 | 0800/0900 | BOE Bailey At Gold Standard Conference | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 0845/1045 | 2025 Budget Press Conference | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 0900/1000 | * | Index Linked Gilt Outright Auction Result | |
| 24/06/2025 | 0900/1000 | * | Index Linked Gilt Outright Auction Result | |
| 24/06/2025 | 0930/1030 | BOE Green On CB Balance Sheet Mgmt | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1000/1100 | ** | CBI Industrial Trends | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1115/1315 | ECB de Guindos At XLII APIE seminar | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1230/0830 | *** | CPI | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1230/0830 | * | Current Account Balance | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1230/0830 | ** | Philadelphia Fed Nonmanufacturing Index | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1255/0855 | ** | Redbook Retail Sales Index | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1300/1500 | ** | BNB Business Confidence | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1300/0900 | ** | S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1300/0900 | ** | FHFA Home Price Index | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1300/0900 | ** | FHFA Home Price Index | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1300/1500 | ECB Lagarde Accepts De Sanctis Award "Europa" | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1315/0915 | Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1335/1435 | BOE Ramsden At Barclays-CEPR MonPol Forum | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1355/1555 | ECB Lane Keynote At Barclays-CEPR MonPol Forum | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1400/1000 | *** | Conference Board Consumer Confidence | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1400/1000 | ** | Richmond Fed Survey | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1400/1000 | Fed Chair Jay Powell | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1400/1500 | BOE Bailey At Lords Econ Affairs Committee | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1540/1640 | BOE Pill At Gold Standard Conference | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1550/1650 | BOE Breeden At UK Finance Digital Innovation Summit | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1630/1230 | New York Fed's John Williams | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 1700/1300 | * | US Treasury Auction Result for 2 Year Note | |
| 24/06/2025 | 1805/1405 | Boston Fed's Susan Collins | ||
| 24/06/2025 | 2000/1600 | Fed Governor Michael Barr | ||
| 25/06/2025 | 2301/0001 | * | Brightmine pay deals for whole economy | |
| 24/06/2025 | 0015/2015 | Kansas City Fed's Jeff Schmid | ||
| 25/06/2025 | 0130/1130 | *** | CPI Inflation Monthly | |
| 25/06/2025 | 0600/1400 | ** | MNI China Money Market Index (MMI) | |
| 25/06/2025 | 0645/0845 | ** | Consumer Sentiment | |
| 25/06/2025 | 0700/0900 | ** | PPI | |
| 25/06/2025 | 0700/0900 | *** | GDP (f) | |
| 25/06/2025 | 0845/0945 | BOE Lombardelli At BOE MonPol Conference | ||
| 25/06/2025 | 0900/1000 | ** | Gilt Outright Auction Result | |
| 25/06/2025 | 0900/1000 | ** | Gilt Outright Auction Result | |
| 25/06/2025 | 0900/1000 | BOE Pill On Panel At BOE MonPol Conference | ||
| 25/06/2025 | 1100/0700 | ** | MBA Weekly Applications Index | |
| 25/06/2025 | 1230/1330 | BOE Lombardelli Chairs Riksbank's Breman Speech At BOE MonPol Conf |