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Canadian Dollar gains on higher oil prices, weaker US Dollar
USD/CAD extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 1.3800 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair declines as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support from improved oil prices.
Asian equities rally; KOSPI leads gains as US Treasury support counters Fed/Iran risks
Asian equities advanced on Thursday, with South Korea's KOSPI surging nearly 6% intraday amid a more than 5% jump in SK Hynix shares following the buyback announcement.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD refreshes two-month high as US doubles bond buyback plan
Silver price (XAG/USD) posts a fresh two-month high at $67.33 in the Asian trading session on Thursday.
Gold bears seem hesitant as sustained USD selling offsets hawkish Fed and Iran risks
Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its offered tone below the $4,500 mark through the first half of the European session on Thursday. Wednesday's hawkish FOMC Minutes turn out to be a key factor undermining the bullion.
Japanese Yen struggles amid widening Trade Deficit, escalating import costs
USD/JPY appreciates after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 158.50 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
New Zealand Dollar gathers strength to near 0.5950 after China holds loan rates steady in August
The NZD/USD pair gains momentum to near 0.5950 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The pair holds near a two-and-a-half-month high, bolstered by hawkish Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) tone and softer US inflation data. Â
China's Commerce Ministry sets anti-dumping tax rates on polyoxymethylene from US, EU, Taiwan and Japan
China's Commerce Ministry on Thursday announced a decision on corporate tax rate for enterprises related to anti-dumping measures on imported polyoxymethylene from the United States (US), the European Union (EU), Taiwan and Japan, Reuters reported.
Australian Dollar declines following weak labor data
AUD/USD depreciates after registering over 0.5% gains in the previous day, trading around 0.7120 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The AUD/USD pair faces downward pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) slips in response to a weak domestic labor market report.
Australian Dollar reacts little to dismal jobs data; holds above weekly low vs weaker JPY
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some sellers following the release of a dismal Australian jobs report, though it lacks follow-through and holds above the weekly low touched the previous day.
Australia Part-Time Employment dipped from previous 47KÂ to -32.2K in July
Australia Part-Time Employment dipped from previous 47KÂ to -32.2K in July
Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. registered at 4.5% above expectations (4.4%) in July
Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. registered at 4.5% above expectations (4.4%) in July
Australia Participation Rate in line with expectations (66.9%) in July
Australia Participation Rate in line with expectations (66.9%) in July
Australia Employment Change s.a. came in at -15.8K below forecasts (15K) in July
Australia Employment Change s.a. came in at -15.8K below forecasts (15K) in July