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An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of AUD.

According to a private-sector survey, Japan's manufacturing activity saw an uptick in June for the first time in nearly a year, but it's still not clear what's going to happen with demand. There are worries about the new tariffs the US is enacting.

According to data from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), as of June 23, copper inventories in key regions of China decreased by 16,300 tons over the week (compared to the previous Friday), totaling 129,600 tons.

Australia's business activity expanded at a faster pace in June, driven by rising new orders despite a sharp drop in exports, according to S&P Global data. Sentiment improved, and the labor market maintained positive momentum.

The Solana Foundation has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and the Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan to establish a special economic zone based on blockchain technology.

The crypto industry is now awaiting the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on altcoins. Meanwhile, Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas say the odds of most filings being approved have risen to 90%.

UK retail sales slumped 2.7% in May, marking the steepest drop since December 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) data released on Friday. The fall followed a rise in April, when consumers were actively purchasing home improvements, food, and summer clothes.

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of GBP.

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of GBP.

According to a Friday report from Statistics Canada, retail sales in April increased by 0.3% to 70.11 billion Canadian dollars ($50.94 billion). Gains were recorded in six of the nine subsectors. However, the agency's advance estimate suggests this figure might have declined by 1.1% in May.