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Silver Falls 0.99% to $65.06 on Friday
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell 0.99% on Friday, trading at $65.06 per troy ounce, down from $65.71.
Fed Holds Rates, Dot Plot Signals Possible 2026 Hike, Dollar Gains
The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate at 3.5-3.75% as widely expected, but the updated dot plot revealed a higher likelihood of at least one rate hike by the end of 2026, pushing the dollar higher.
USD/CHF Fails to Break 0.8100 but Bullish Trend Intact
USD/CHF extended its rebound from the 0.7900 level for a third consecutive day but stalled near the 0.8100 YTD peak, with analysts pointing to intact bullish potential.
GBP/USD Breaks April Trendline, Societe Generale Sees Further Losses
Societe Generale analysts report that GBP/USD has broken below its ascending trendline from April 2025 and is extending declines, pointing to deeper losses ahead.
Dollar Index Breakout Fueled by Hawkish Fed Repricing – Societe Generale
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has broken above 101.00, supported by a hawkish shift in Fed pricing, according to Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux.
NZD/USD Extends Decline, Bears Target YTD Low at 0.5680
The New Zealand Dollar fell to a fresh low of 0.5724 against the US Dollar, with bears now eyeing the year-to-date low of 0.5680 as USD strength continues.
USD/JPY Uptrend Intact as 162 Resistance Nears – SocGen
Societe Generale's Kenneth Broux notes USD/JPY has resumed its advance after holding a multi-month trendline near 157.40 and breaking out of consolidation, approaching the 2024 peak near 162.
EUR/USD Slips to Lowest Since March 2026 as USD Gains on Hawkish Fed Bets
EUR/USD fell to its lowest level since March 31, 2026, near 1.1457, as growing expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening boosted the US dollar.
AUD/USD Vulnerable Near 0.7000, Key Fibonacci Level in Focus
AUD/USD remains under pressure around the 0.7000 handle after a brief recovery from a one-week low. Traders watch for a break below the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level.
Silver Extends Losses Near $64.50 as US-Iran Hope Fades
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades lower for a third consecutive day, hovering around $64.70 during European hours on Friday, weighed down by revived inflation concerns and fading optimism over US-Iran peace talks.
USD/JPY Rises to 161.30, Highest Since 2024, Surpassing Intervention Level
USD/JPY climbed to 161.30 on Friday, its highest level since 2024, moving well beyond the level that previously triggered a suspected intervention in April.
GBP/JPY Bounces Off One-Month Low on Upbeat UK Data, but Risks Remain
GBP/JPY found support at a one-month low after upbeat UK data emerged, but the cross remains under pressure and may not be out of the woods yet.
USD/CAD Hits 14-Month Highs Above 1.4150, Bullish Bias Prevails
USD/CAD extended its rally for a seventh consecutive session, trading near 1.4140 during European hours. Technicals show the pair moving within an ascending channel, reinforcing the bullish outlook.
Deutsche Bank: Dollar strength weighs on EUR/USD
Deutsche Bank reports that the Dollar Index rose 0.65% to 100.98, pushing EUR/USD down to 1.144, as US Treasuries partially retraced recent Fed-driven losses.
EUR/JPY Edges Lower Below 184.50 on Intervention Fears
The EUR/JPY cross declined to near 184.45 during early European trading on Friday, as the Japanese Yen strengthened amid renewed fears of currency intervention by Japanese authorities.
GBP/USD subdued near 1.3190 despite UK retail sales beat
The British pound remains under pressure against the US dollar on Friday, trading around 1.3190, even after UK retail sales data came in above expectations.
Euro Slides vs. Pound After Strong UK Retail Sales
The euro weakened against the British pound on Friday after UK retail sales data came in better than expected, pushing EUR/GBP below the 0.8665 level.
ECB's Wunsch Signals Possible Rate Cut Once Economic Dynamics Shift
ECB policymaker Pierre Wunsch stated the central bank may cut interest rates when economic dynamics turn, hinting at a dovish shift.
Deutsche Bank: Yen Intervention Risks Rise Near 1986 Lows
Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid warns that the Japanese yen is trading near its weakest levels since 1986, increasing the likelihood of intervention by Japanese authorities.
EUR/USD Weakens Below 1.1450 as Safe-Haven Dollar Gains
EUR/USD slipped to around 1.1425 in early European trading Friday, pressured by safe-haven demand for the US dollar amid US-Iran peace deal uncertainty.
Swiss Franc Falls as US Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Vance Iran Talks Canceled
The USD/CHF pair rose to around 0.8075, its highest since December 10, 2025, as traders increased bets on US rate hikes and Vice President Vance canceled a trip for talks with Iran.
Indian Rupee Rises on FCNR-B Inflows, Dollar Selling by Exporters
The Indian Rupee extended gains for a second consecutive day against the US Dollar on Friday, supported by FCNR-B inflows and dollar selling by exporters.
GBP/USD Hits Lowest Since April as UK Political Turmoil Weighs
The British pound extended its decline against the U.S. dollar, falling below 1.3200 to a fresh low since April amid ongoing political uncertainty in the UK.
EUR/USD Could Fall to 1.1300 as Dollar Index Rises
The Dollar Index is rising with potential to reach 101-101.50, while EUR/USD may drop to 1.13 if it fails to bounce from 1.14. EURINR and EURJPY also face key technical levels.