Ireland AIB Manufacturing PMI up to 55.9 in May from previous 54.9

Jun 2, 2026

Japan Monetary Base (YoY) dipped from previous -11.3% to -12.2% in May

Euro posts modest gains above 1.1600, Middle East tensions curb upside

The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains around 1.1635 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Nonetheless, the potential upside might be limited, as Iran announced a halt to US negotiations and a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which could prompt risk-off sentiment.