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BOJ Official Warns Delay in Stimulus Adjustment Amid High Inflation Risk
A senior Bank of Japan official stated that postponing stimulus adjustment while inflation remains high could trigger an economic downturn.
USD/CHF Edges Lower to 0.8060 Amid Middle East Tensions
The Swiss franc holds recent losses as the US dollar recovers on rising Middle East tensions, with USD/CHF trading around 0.8060 after opening with a bullish gap.
South Korean Won Rises After BoK Hikes Rates by 25 bps
The South Korean Won strengthened against the US Dollar after the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, the first hike in three-and-a-half years.
EUR/JPY Pulls Back to Triangle Top Near 186.00, Bullish Bias Remains
EUR/JPY edged lower during Asian trading on Thursday, pulling back to the top of an ascending triangle pattern around 186.00 after three days of gains. The pair maintains a constructive bullish bias as it trades above both the 9- and 50-period EMAs.
Silver Downtrend Persists Below $63 After Record High
Silver (XAG/USD) remains under downside pressure following its all-time high, with Elliott Wave analysis indicating a bearish bias below key resistance at $63.
US Dollar Index Hovers Near 100.50 as Fed Hike Bets Fade
The US Dollar Index consolidates near 100.50, close to a multi-week low, as expectations of further Fed rate hikes diminish.
Japanese Yen Strengthens on Intervention Warning, Cooling US Inflation
USD/JPY drops to near 162.15 during Asian hours as the yen gains after Japanese officials issued a verbal intervention warning and US inflation data eased.
Silver Falls to Near $57.00 as Middle East Tensions Boost Oil
Silver (XAG/USD) extends losses for a second day, trading around $57.00 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday. Rising US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher and spark fresh inflation concerns, weighing on the non-yielding metal.
Japan’s Katayama: Ready to Act on Currency as Needed
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated on Thursday that authorities are prepared to take appropriate action on the currency at any time if necessary.
British Pound Weakens Below 1.3550 on Renewed US Strikes on Iran
GBP/USD fell to near 1.3530 in early Asian trading as renewed US strikes on Iran and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz stoked energy-driven inflation fears, pressuring the pound.
CAD Consolidates Near Four-Week High on Oil Support
The USD/CAD pair is consolidating near a four-week low, with elevated oil prices supporting the Canadian dollar. The pair oscillated in a range during the Asian session on Thursday.
PBOC Fixes USD/CNY at 6.7909, Slightly Lower Than Previous
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central parity rate at 6.7909 for Thursday, marginally lower than the previous fix of 6.7910 and below the Reuters estimate of 6.7577.
NZD/USD Dips on Middle East Tensions, Awaits NZ Food Inflation Data
NZD/USD fell to around 0.5840 during Asian hours on Thursday, reversing two days of gains, as escalating Middle East conflict spurred risk aversion. Traders now eye Friday's New Zealand June food inflation data, which follows a sharp acceleration.
New Products Launch - Jul 16, 2026
VT Markets announced a new product launch on 16 July 2026 to broaden the instruments available to clients.
RoboForex Launches Full-Scale Trading in Telegram
RoboForex integrated its MobileTrader platform into Telegram as a Mini App, enabling account management, order execution and copy trading inside the messenger.
Eightcap Brings Its Simulated Trading Challenges to TradingView, Following FTMO's Lead
Eightcap added its prop-style simulated trading Challenges to TradingView, bundled with complimentary TradingView Plus plans for eligible connected accounts.
Darwinex Turns TradingView Trades Into Track Records Competing For Investor Capital
Darwinex integrated its brokerage accounts with TradingView, letting traders build verified track records that compete for investor capital.
UOB: USD/CNH Bias Turns Downward After Sharp Drop
United Overseas Bank analysts highlight a sharp USD/CNH drop to 6.7691, shifting the short-term bias to the downside. They see scope for further weakness, though the 6.7600 support is unlikely to be reached.
Singapore Dollar: Range Trading Persists, Strong Performance vs USD – Commerzbank
USD/SGD fell 0.3% to 1.2910 on dollar weakness, consolidating in a 1.29–1.30 range. Singapore's strong growth and benign inflation support the SGD, making it the third-strongest Asian currency.
Gold rises above $4,050 as US PPI unexpectedly falls in June
Gold edges higher to around $4,060 during early Asian trading Thursday, rebounding as softer US inflation data fuels hopes the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its July meeting.
EUR/USD Approaches 1.1600 as RSI Turns Bullish on Soft US Inflation
EUR/USD rose 0.41% to 1.1466 after softer-than-expected US inflation data weighed on the dollar, with traders anticipating a less hawkish Federal Reserve.
Guide Explores Prop Trading Rules and Risks
A new article explains how proprietary trading accounts work, the risks involved, and tips for choosing a firm.
USD/JPY Gives Back Gains After US Inflation Data
USD/JPY experienced volatile swings on Wednesday, initially climbing to 162.42 before retreating to 161.90 and then bouncing back to 162.28, ultimately settling near the level where it started the day.
Australian Dollar Breaks Above 0.7000 Then Retreats
The AUD/USD pair briefly climbed above the 0.7000 level for the first time since mid-June before giving up gains.