iSAM Expands UK Presence with Move to New London Headquarters

The USD continues to decline after CNN reported new US intelligence indicating that Israel is preparing for a potential strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Oil is on the rise, with Brent jumping 1.5%. Prices are expected to remain volatile, amid mixed headlines surrounding the fate of Iran–US nuclear talks.

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut rates as expected, by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Japanese government notes slumped after a bond auction received the lowest demand since 2012.

US indices are down, along with the USD, following the credit downgrade news. The rating cut adds to growing concerns surrounding US assets.