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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Swissie rebounds at 0.8042 support
The USD/CHF reversed course, rising by over 0.40% late Thursday as the Greenback staged a recovery amid overall risk aversion, heightened tensions in the Middle East, and strong US economic data. The pair trades at 0.8088 after bouncing off daily lows of 0.8045.
Forex Today: US Dollar rises on resilient labor data, while Oil and Gold fall
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rises toward 100.80, gaining around 0.3% as stronger-than-expected United States labor-market data supports the Greenback. US Initial Jobless Claims fell to 208K, below expectations of 217K and the previous 216K.
Singapore Dollar: Further upside risk builds against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/SGD downside momentum has intensified after a sharp intraday swing, with firm support highlighted at 1.2875 and 1.2860.
Mexican Peso drops as risk aversion underpins the US Dollar
The Mexican Peso depreciated by about 0.30% on Thursday as market participants turned risk-averse amid an escalation of the Middle East conflict, which has driven energy prices higher.
Chinese Yuan: Gradual gains with capped upside against US Dollar – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/CNY has extended its decline on softer United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), with firmer People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixings validating gradual RMB appreciation.
Euro falls as strong US jobless claims support US Dollar
EUR/USD trades lower near the 1.1440 area on Thursday, retreating around 0.2% as the US Dollar (USD) gains support from stronger-than-expected United States (US) labor market data.
European Union: Trade tools and China rebalancing – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered analysts Christopher Graham and Carol Liao discuss how the European Union is seeking to rebalance its trade relationship with China without shutting the door on engagement.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tests the $55 floor as sellers retain control
Silver (XAG/USD) extends its decline on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds and US Treasury yields stabilize following a two-day drop driven by softer-than-expected US inflation data. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades around $55.75, down 3.50% on the day.
Gold loses track of $4,000, drops as Oil shock revives Fed bets
Gold price drops over 1.80% as tensions between the US and Iran fuel fears of a possible Oil supply disruption, driving energy prices higher and potentially triggering another round of inflation. The XAU/USD trades at $3,994.
British Pound: Dips against US Dollar seen as buying opportunity – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note GBP/USD is slightly weaker as it gives back part of yesterday’s strong advance, helped by expectations of a centrist, market-friendly Burnham government.
Euro edges lower against the Japanese Yen despite ECB rate hike expectations
EUR/JPY trades around 185.80 at the time of writing on Thursday, little changed on the day after reaching a one-month high earlier this week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average discovers the virtue of owning few semiconductors
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) added roughly 160 points, or 0.3%, to trade near 52,800 on Thursday while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and the NASDAQ Composite shed 0.9%.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Buyers retain upper hand near one-month highs
NZD/USD fluctuates between minor gains and losses on Thursday as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) hawkish stance supports the Kiwi, while a stronger US Dollar (USD) caps the upside. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.5842 after climbing to a one-month high earlier this week.