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GBP/USD Extends Rally Above 1.3400 on BoE Rate Hike Bets
The British Pound strengthened above 1.3400 against the US Dollar during Asian trading on Friday, supported by UK leadership change and growing expectations of further Bank of England interest rate increases.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.7989 vs 6.8036 Prior
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7989 on Friday, slightly stronger than the previous fix of 6.8036.
Japan Finance Minister Stresses Government Role for Market Confidence
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government will closely track economic indicators to maintain market confidence.
Euro Edges Higher Above 1.1400 on ECB Rate Hike Bets
EUR/USD rises to around 1.1430 in early Asian trade, supported by a weaker dollar and growing expectations of further ECB rate hikes.
Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi Reaffirms Fiscal Sustainability Commitment
Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi stated that the government consistently signals policy commitment to fiscal sustainability, with no shift in stance, and monetary policy tools remain under the Bank of Japan's purview.
Vantage Markets Voted 'Best Broker for Copy Trading' at UF AWARDS Global 2026
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Blueberry Markets Introduces Blueberry Pulse Market Sentiment Tool
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GBP/JPY Rises 0.5% as Trump Says Iran Wants Deal Badly
The British pound strengthened against the Japanese yen on Thursday after US President Donald Trump stated that Iran had reached out and wants to make a deal, boosting risk appetite. GBP/JPY traded at 217.76, near its year-to-date high.
Dollar-Yen Declines from 40-Year High as Yen Strengthens
USD/JPY eased about 0.1% on Thursday, trading just below 162.50 after pulling back from four-decade highs, with the yen showing strength amid Tokyo's silence.
Sterling Gains, Breaks Above 200-Day EMA Near 1.3400
The British pound rose about 0.1% on Thursday, trading above 1.3400 and breaching the 200-day exponential moving average for the first time in several months.
Silver Rebounds Toward $60 as Dollar Weakens, Lower-Low Pattern Intact
Silver rose over 2.7% on Thursday, approaching $60.00 as US Treasury yields fell and the US dollar dropped 0.12%. The XAG/USD pair trades at $59.94 after bouncing from daily lows, but a lower-low structure remains in place.
Chinese Yuan Fixing Guidance Fades, Path Less Anchored – OCBC
OCBC's Christopher Wong notes that renminbi appreciation guidance is weakening, with narrowing CNH-CNY fixing spreads and smaller daily adjustments, signaling a policy shift toward yuan stability.
AUD/USD Firms Near 0.6940 as US Dollar Softens Despite Strong Jobless Claims
The Australian Dollar gained against the US Dollar on Thursday, trading near 0.6940, as a softer USD outweighed stronger-than-expected US jobless claims data.
TD Securities Analyzes Korean Won Rally Amid USD Strength
TD Securities' Macro Research team, led by Howard Du, analyzes the recent South Korean Won rally against sustained US dollar strength.
Fed Chair Warsh Unveils Task Forces for Broad Policy Review
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced the formation of task forces to lead a comprehensive review, reaffirming the Fed's commitment to price stability and maximum employment.
Mexican Peso Gains as Risk Appetite Improves, Weighs on USD
The Mexican Peso rose over 0.22% against the US Dollar as improved risk appetite followed the end of two days of US-Iran tensions. USD/MXN traded at 17.54.
Yen Eyes BoJ Decision and Key Resistance vs USD – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists note the yen trading in line with G10 peers, with focus on June PPI data and the July 31 Bank of Japan meeting. Key resistance zone against the US dollar is in focus.
GBP/USD Edges Higher on Dollar Weakness, Starmer Resignation
GBP/USD traded slightly higher as the US dollar failed to gain traction, with sentiment improving after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, according to Scotiabank strategists.
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USD/SGD Range Bias Holds Above 1.2890 – UOB
United Overseas Bank notes that USD/SGD's mild downward pressure has eased, with the pair expected to trade between 1.2920 and 1.2960 intraday and 1.2890–1.2990 over the next 1–3 weeks.
Pound Recovery Tests Key Resistance Against Dollar – Scotiabank
The British Pound is slightly higher against the US Dollar as sentiment improves following PM Starmer’s resignation, according to Scotiabank strategists Osborne and Theoret.
Taiwan Dollar Weakness Tempered by CBC Guidance on USD Sell Orders
Taiwan's central bank has directed banks to execute large USD sell orders immediately, helping to moderate the TWD's recent losses against the US dollar, according to OCBCOCBC's Christopher Wong.
Societe Generale: Korean Won outperforms in Asia on flows and BoK
Societe Generale strategists note the Korean Won has become Asia's best performer in early H2, rallying nearly 2.8% as USD/KRW drops from around 1,550.
Chinese Yuan Forecast Band Tightened as Stability Holds – ING
ING's Chief Economist Lynn Song notes that the CNY has been one of the strongest performers in 2026, even against a firm US Dollar, as the forecast band tightens.