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New Zealand Dollar extends gains to fresh high since June, above mid-0.5900s vs softer USD
The NZD/USD pair attracts buyers for the third straight day and climbs to a fresh high since early June, around the 0.5965-0.5970 region during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices remain on track to register strong weekly gains amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
Euro gains on hawkish ECB outlook despite firm US Dollar
EUR/USD remains stronger for the third consecutive day, trading around 1.1680 during the Asian hours on Friday. The Euro (EUR) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD), bolstered by strong economic fundamentals across the region.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7817 vs. 6.7808 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7817 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7808 and 6.7262 Reuters estimate.
WTI consolidates around $86.00; bulls potential intact amid US-Iran impasse
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – oscillates in a range around the $86.00 mark during the Asian session on Friday and remains well within striking distance of a three-week high, touched the previous day.
Japanese Yen flatlines after CPI inflation report
The USD/JPY pair holds steady near 159.05 during the early Asian session on Friday. Growing speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could raise interest rates next month offsets the weaker Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (55.1) in August
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (55.1) in August
Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI increased to 52.3 in August from previous 51.2
Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI increased to 52.3 in August from previous 51.2
Bessent says US unlikely to resume large-scale Iran combat, steps up economic pressure
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US President Donald Trump administration’s plan to crush Iran’s economy will likely negate the need for major US military operations against the Islamic Republic, CNBC reported on Thursday.
Gold drifts higher above $4,500 on US Treasury buyback
Gold price (XAU/USD) edges higher to around $4,530 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal rebounds after earlier falling following the US President Donald Trump administration’s unexpected decision to boost repurchases of longer-dated bonds.Â
Japan National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) in line with expectations (1.8%) in July
Japan National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) in line with expectations (1.8%) in July
Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY): 1.8% (July) vs 1.7%
Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY): 1.8% (July) vs 1.7%
Japan’s National CPI climbs 2.0% YoY in July, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed by 2.0% YoY in July, compared to the previous reading of 1.6% (revised from 1.7%), according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (MoM) dipped from previous $23MÂ to $1.95M in July
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (MoM) dipped from previous $23MÂ to $1.95M in July