[MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY downbeat as positive geopolitical headlines pressure crude

DXY is on a softer footing amid renewed downside in crude prices following headlines in Arabian press that a breakthrough may be reached between the US and Iran in the coming hours regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Further, Israeli press suggested Iran has agreed to transfer its 60% HEU to a third unknown country. That being said, it’s worth noting that none of the reports thus far have come from Iranian outlets. DXY resides in a 97.856-98.058 range, still within yesterday’s 97.625-98.342 parameter.
G10 price action has largely been dictated by the Iranian war optimism. EUR/USD is back over 1.1750 in a 1.1741-1.1769 range and still within yesterday’s parameter.
GBP/USD rose back above the 1.3600 mark but remains within Wednesday’s parameter, although traders also eye UK local elections. A full preview can be found on the headline feed, but in brief, a worse-than-expected outcome for the Labour Party could see renewed pressure on PM Starmer.
USD/JPY is softer but only marginally, and within a narrow 156.02-156.53 range. Japanese participants returned overnight from Golden Week. Japan’s Chief FX Diplomat Mimura made comments earlier in the APAC session but refused to comment on FX intervention, and reiterated that FX is being closely watched. USD/JPY did see some fleeting pressure as Mimura spoke. Further on the FX front, US Treasury Secretary Bessent is to meet with Japanese PM Takaichi, Finance Minister Katayama and BoJ Governor Ueda for 3 days, starting Monday 11th, to discuss the weak yen.
Antipodeans are firmer amid their high-beta properties coupled with upside across base and precious metals, albeit both the AUD/USD and NZD/USD pairs reside within the upper end of yesterday’s range.