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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Softens to near 111.00 as bearish bias holds below key technical barriers
The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 111.15 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. A coordinated currency intervention by the United States (US) and Japan provides some support to the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Australian Dollar (AUD).Â
Gold sticks to modest intraday gains, remains below $4,300 amid modest USD strength
Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to modest intraday gains through the first half of the European session, though it remains below the $4,300 mark, or the highest level since June 18, set earlier this Thursday.
Swiss Franc receives support as US Dollar weakens on easing risk aversion
USD/CHF extends its losses for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.8060 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) faces headwinds from declining safe-haven demand.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Looks set to extend advance beyond 1.1600
The Euro (EUR) trades broadly firm at around 1.1555 against the US Dollar (USD) during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The major currency pair reflects strength as the US Dollar is broadly under pressure due to deteriorating United States (US) employment conditions.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises above $62.00 on easing inflation concerns
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains stronger for the fourth consecutive day, trading around $62.20 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Thursday.
United States Dollar Index (DXY) struggles near 99.65 and remains close to multi-week low
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, trades with a negative bias for the third straight day and hovers around the 99.65 region during the Asian session on Thursday.
Japanese Yen gathers strength to near 157.50 on US-backed intervention
The USD/JPY pair trades in negative territory near 157.65 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) following a coordinated currency intervention by the United States (US) and Japan.
Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot vs USD as oil rebounds and Fed hike bets fade
The USD/CAD pair remains on the back foot during the Asian session on Thursday, with bears now awaiting a break below the 1.4000 psychological mark before positioning for an extension of the previous day's pullback from a one-week top.
US President Donald Trump's administration refunds $100bn of ‘liberation day’ tariffs
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through customs officials, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Â
Australian Dollar remains calm following Trade Balance data
AUD/USD steadies after two days of gains, trading around 0.7060 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair moves little as the Australian Dollar (AUD) remains silent following the release of domestic Trade Balance data.
Australia’s Trade Balance shows a surprise surplus of 1,929M MoM in June, vs. -1,100 expected
Australia's Trade Balance shifted to surplus of A$1,929M MoM in June, followed a deficit of 2,367M in the previous reading (revised from A$3,018M), according to the latest foreign trade data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.
Australia Exports (MoM) rose from previous -6.9%Â to 9.6% in June
Australia Exports (MoM) rose from previous -6.9%Â to 9.6% in June
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) registered at 1929M above expectations (-1100M) in June
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) registered at 1929M above expectations (-1100M) in June