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Mexico Banxico Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (6.5%)
Mexico Banxico Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (6.5%)
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls retake 200-day SMA amid recovery
The USD/JPY advances by some 0.41%, clearing the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 158.06, as the Greenback recovers some ground following two days of intervention in the FX markets by US and Japanese authorities.
Thai Baht: Supply risks and FX sensitivities – UOB
UOB’s economists highlight that Thailand’s inflation outlook is shaped by supply-side factors and external variables such as Oil and USD/THB.
WTI climbs as Iran-Oman agreement details dampen optimism over Oil flows
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil rebounds on Thursday as traders react to details of the proposed Iran-Oman agreement on the Strait of Hormuz. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $76.50 per barrel, up nearly 2.80% on the day.
Hormuz ship ban triggers a jump in US yields, fuels Fed hike bets
US Treasury yields climb along the curve on Thursday as media reports that the Iran-Oman deal would ban US and Israeli ships from entering the Strait of Hormuz drive crude prices higher, while traders await the latest employment report.
Australian Dollar holds as Oil rally offers no help
AUD/USD is down 0.36% for the day, but still above the 0.7000 region, giving back Wednesday's gains as the US Dollar (USD) firms across the board. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.28% near the 100.00 psychological level.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bulls reclaim 0.8100 after SMA bounce
The USD/CHF pair snaps two days of losses and rises by over 0.60% on Thursday after solid US jobs data. Also, buyers stepped in at key support at the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 0.8052, pushing the pair back above the 0.8100 threshold.
Oman-Iran plan blocks US, Israeli ships from Hormuz – Fars News
Iranian Fars News agency revealed on Thursday details of a plan being negotiated by Iran and Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz, under which ships belonging to the US, Israel and other “hostile” countries would be prohibited from transiting the waterway.
Silver Price Forecast: US Dollar rebound pressures XAG/USD ahead of US jobs report
Silver (XAG/USD) trades lower at around $60.95 on Thursday at the time of press, down 1.73% on the day. The precious metal is facing profit-taking as the US Dollar (USD) regains momentum, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) advancing about 0.30% to trade near the psychological 100.00 level.
British Pound steadies despite strong US jobs data ahead of NFP
The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm against the US Dollar (USD) during the North American session on Thursday, after US jobs data reinforces the thesis that the labor market remains solid ahead of Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls report.
China: Consumption risks under stable unemployment – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered economists Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding highlight that China’s urban surveyed unemployment rate has remained in a 5.0-5.4% range over the past three years, yet broader labour underutilisation has risen.
United States 4-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.63% to 3.64%
United States 4-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.63% to 3.64%
Canadian Dollar holds below 1.4000 as US and Canada jobs data loom
USD/CAD rebounds on Thursday after briefly slipping below the key 1.4000 support level, as the US Dollar (USD) snaps a two-day losing streak with traders repositioning ahead of Friday's employment reports from the United States (US) and Canada.