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Hong Kong is phasing out SMS-based authentication for financial logins. Brokers must act now to stay compliant with the new security rules.

WTI crude trades around $72 on Friday, consolidating near two-week highs as US-Iran diplomatic efforts offset ongoing geopolitical risk.

GBP/JPY climbs toward the 217.22 all-time high as dovish BoJ comments weigh on the Yen. Bulls eye a potential extension to the 218.00 area.

UOB expects USD/SGD to trade in a 1.2890–1.2990 range over the next one to three weeks, with near-term support at 1.2890 and resistance at 1.2950.

Japan's Manufacturing PMI rose to 54.8 in June, its strongest quarterly performance since Q1 2014, driven by AI demand and semiconductor orders.

The US, Israel, and Lebanon have signed a trilateral agreement. Full details of the accord are emerging as the deal is formalized.

June flash PMIs are due across major economies. Hungary is expected to cut rates by 25bp to 6.00%.

Singapore's MAS has added Bybit to its investor alert list, joining Binance and KuCoin as unregulated exchanges operating in the country.

WTI crude dropped nearly 5% to $80.73 on June 15, 2026, after the US and Iran reached an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Brokers in emerging markets are shifting away from card acquiring toward local payment rails. Mobile money, e-wallets, and QR solutions are gaining ground.

QQQ is correcting in wave 2 after completing wave 1 at $748.65. Support is expected between $733.60 and $738.20 before the next rally.