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New Zealand Exports dipped from previous $8.09BÂ to $7.39B in July
New Zealand Exports dipped from previous $8.09BÂ to $7.39B in July
New Zealand Imports up to $9.34B in July from previous $8.07B
New Zealand Imports up to $9.34B in July from previous $8.07B
New Zealand Imports dipped from previous $8.07BÂ to $7.39B in July
New Zealand Imports dipped from previous $8.07BÂ to $7.39B in July
Australian Dollar weakens as US yields rebound, PMIs fail to impress
The Australian Dollar retreated against the Greenback on Thursday as US bond yields resumed their advance, despite the US Treasury's efforts to cap elevated yields following its announcement of a long-end bond buyback program. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7114, down 0.14%.
Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI steadies at 52.0 in August
The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came in at 52.0 in August versus 52.0 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Friday.
United Kingdom GfK Consumer Confidence came in at -14, above forecasts (-18) in August
United Kingdom GfK Consumer Confidence came in at -14, above forecasts (-18) in August
The Japanese Yen is the reason for its own hike
USD/JPY trades near 159.00 late in the session, 0.5% higher on the day and a little over a point clear of a rising 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near 158.00.
The British Pound is buying an energy bill, not inflation
GBP/USD trades just beneath 1.3650 late in the session, 0.2% higher on the day and at its highest level in more than four months.
Euro fades below 1.1700 as US Dollar rebounds on yields
The Euro remains steady below 1.1700 after failing to hold gains above it, despite hitting a three-month high. Broad US Dollar strength kept EUR/USD from ending Thursday’s session above the 1.1700 mark, with the pair finishing at around familiar levels, unchanged from Thursday’s opening price.
New Zealand Dollar holds early June high
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is holding near the top of its recent range against the US Dollar (USD), sitting in the mid-0.5900s at the time of writing after touching its best level since early June.
Japanese Yen slips as firmer yields lift US Dollar ahead of global PMIs
USD/JPY trades north of the 159.00 barrier at the time of writing on Thursday, higher on the day and clawing back most of the previous session's losses. The move owes more to a steadier US Dollar (USD) than to anything out of Japan, with the Greenback recovering after slipping to a three-month low.
South Korea Producer Price Index Growth (MoM) down to -0.4% in July from previous 0%
South Korea Producer Price Index Growth (MoM) down to -0.4% in July from previous 0%
South Korea Producer Price Index Growth (YoY) declined to 7.7% in July from previous 8.6%
South Korea Producer Price Index Growth (YoY) declined to 7.7% in July from previous 8.6%