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United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous ÂŁ-102.1K to ÂŁ-87.9K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous ÂŁ-102.1K to ÂŁ-87.9K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions up to „-123.8K from previous „-155.1K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions up to „-123.8K from previous „-155.1K
Malaysian Ringgit: Range-bound outlook holds against US Dollar â MUFG
MUFGâs Lloyd Chan notes Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75% and expects it to stay on hold through 2026, with domestic fundamentals described as broadly supportive.
Chinese Yuan: Reflation gap weighs against US Dollar â Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts highlight that Chinaâs June Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed to 1.0% year-on-year while Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 4.1%, widening the PPI-CPI gap and squeezing downstream margins.
Euro trades flat despite soft European inflation
EUR/USD trades in a muted fashion near the 1.1430 area on Friday, as a weaker US Dollar (USD) helps the pair hold onto modest Thursday gains. That was true even after inflation data from Germany and France showed limited price pressure.
British Pound holds firm as Trump ceasefire shock tests USD
The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm on Friday during the North American session as risk appetite deteriorated after US President Donald Trump posted on social media that the ceasefire with Iran is over, even though negotiations continue.
Federal Reserve: Monetary policy report cites âhigh inflationâ due to tariffs
The Federal Reserve (Fed) released its monetary policy report on Friday , in which the US central bank acknowledged that inflation remains elevated and that the labor market is broadly stable, a signal that the price stability goal hasnât been achieved.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Recovery extends, but overhead SMAs cap upside
NZD/USD remains on the front foot on Friday and is heading for a second consecutive weekly gain after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points (bps) on Wednesday and signaled that further policy tightening may be needed, boosting the New Zealand D
Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) registered at 0.87% above expectations (0.8%) in June
Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) registered at 0.87% above expectations (0.8%) in June
Singapore Dollar: Range-bound trade outlook against US Dollar â UOB
UOBâs Quek Ser Leang notes USD/SGD remains range-bound, with intraday action expected between 1.2905 and 1.2940 as recent price moves provided no fresh directional clues.
AUD/USD climbs as Chinese Yuan strength supports the Aussie
AUD/USD advances toward the 0.6960 area on Friday, supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) and renewed strength in the Chinese Yuan (CNY). The pair continues to recover on the four-hour chart, although escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran are limiting broader risk appetite.
Euro eases from one-week high as traders assess Middle East developments
EUR/USD trims gains on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds while traders digest the latest developments in the Middle East. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.1433, easing from a one-week high of 1.1460 touched earlier during the Asian session.
Japanese Yen rises as Japan urges pension funds to invest in domestic assets
USD/JPY falls toward 161.80 on Friday, down 0.37% at the time of writing, as the Japanese Yen (JPY) benefits from an unexpected shift in the Japanese government's stance on domestic asset allocation.