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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%
Mexican Peso holds firm as Banxico minutes support the Peso
The Mexican Peso (MXN) holds firm versus the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) adopted a cautious stance regarding monetary policy, while jobs data in the US showed that the labor market is stable.
South Korean Won: Rally accelerates with foreign inflows – DBS
DBS strategist Chang Wei Liang reports that South Korean Won (KRW) strength has resumed, with USD/KRW dropping to the mid-1380s even as KOSPI fell nearly 6% on semiconductor-led losses.
Forex Today: US Dollar firms ahead of global flash PMIs
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is hovering near 98.90, still short of 100.00, but grinding higher on Thursday. Hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve Bank of St.
Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) above forecasts ($1850M) in July: Actual ($2115M)
Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) above forecasts ($1850M) in July: Actual ($2115M)
The Dollar Index takes its floor from a Fed non-voter
The Dollar Index has spent Thursday building a floor just above 98.50 and defending it with everything the calendar had to offer, and the entire effort is worth roughly a tenth of a point.
Indonesian Rupiah: Softer Dollar offers limited relief – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) should find some relief from a softer Dollar and lower long-end US yields, with BI keeping its policy rate at 5.75% and focusing on currency stability.
Singapore Dollar: Upside risk stays in focus against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/SGD extended its overnight slide as the US Dollar (USD) sell-off pushed the pair back toward the 1.27 area.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tests 100-day SMA as rally extends
Silver (XAG/USD) price extended its gains on Thursday, up more than 1.70%, even as US yields recovered some ground following the US Treasury bond buyback announcement. The XAG/USD pair trades at $68.18 at the time of writing, its highest level since June 18.
Japanese Yen underperforms as elevated Oil prices weigh, US Dollar recovers
USD/JPY rebounds on Thursday, recovering most of the previous day’s losses as the US Dollar (USD) stages a modest recovery after falling to a three-month low. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 159.05, up roughly 0.55% on the day.