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ING: EUR/USD Early Gains at Risk on Fed Dominance
ING analyst Chris Turner notes EUR/USD held up despite higher oil prices as euro swap rates outperformed US rates on ECB hike expectations, but expects the Fed narrative to dominate and push the pair lower.
EUR/GBP Languishes Below 0.8550, Bullish Attempts Subdued
The Euro trades moderately higher against the US Dollar near 1.1440 but remains in a weekly range with a broader bearish trend. Meanwhile, EUR/GBP struggles below the 0.8550 level as bullish momentum fades.
GBP/JPY Hits Fresh High Since January 2008 as Pound Rally Continues
The British pound extended its rally against the Japanese yen, pushing GBP/JPY to a fresh high not seen since January 2008, building on strong momentum from the previous session.
UOB: AUD/USD could break above 0.6980 as momentum builds
UOB analyst sees AUD/USD trading in a 0.6915–0.6950 intraday range, but notes rising upside risk of a break above 0.6980 with 0.6900 as support.
RBNZ Hikes OCR to 2.50%, NZD Holds Above 0.57
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand unanimously raised the Official Cash Rate by 25 bps to 2.50%, breaking from May's split vote. DBS notes NZD/USD remains firm above 0.57 as the central bank signals further tightening.
USD/CAD Holds Above 1.4150 as Bullish Bias Persists
USD/CAD trades near 1.4170 during European hours on Thursday, remaining within an ascending channel that signals continued bullish momentum.
Silver Price Jumps to Near $59 as US Dollar Declines
Silver price (XAG/USD) rose over 1% to near $59.00 during European trading on Thursday, as the US Dollar faced selling pressure.
NZD/USD Advances Above 0.5700 on RBNZ Hawkish Stance
The New Zealand Dollar strengthened against the US Dollar during early European trade on Thursday, pushing the NZD/USD pair to around 0.5735 after a hawkish rate hike from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
BNY Mellon: Flexible BoE Stance Supports Sterling Against USD
BNY Mellon's Geoff Yu notes that reduced expectations for Bank of England tightening are not undermining the British Pound, providing support against the US Dollar.
EUR/GBP Hovers Near One-Year Low Below 0.8550
EUR/GBP is trading flat near 0.8530, pressured by rising US-Iran tensions and a rebound in oil prices, keeping it below one-year lows.
GBP/USD Holds Bullish Tone Above 1.3400 as UK Political Risk Eases
The GBP/USD pair trades around 1.3405 in early European trading on Thursday, maintaining a bullish bias as UK political uncertainty fades.
Indian Rupee Rebounds, but Oil Concerns Limit Upside
The Indian Rupee opened higher against the US Dollar on Thursday, with USD/INR falling to near 95.44 as the greenback ticked lower. However, renewed Middle East hostilities boosting oil prices are seen as a headwind, keeping the outlook for the rupee bearish.
BoJ Maintains Assessment for All 9 Japanese Regions
The Bank of Japan kept its overall assessment unchanged for all nine regions in its latest quarterly report, with most regional economies described as 'recovering moderately'.
US Dollar Index Stays Pressured Near 101.00 Amid Fed Bets and Iran Risks
The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades with a negative bias for a second consecutive day, hovering near 101.00 as market expectations of Federal Reserve policy and geopolitical tensions with Iran help limit further downside.
Euro Strengthens Ahead of Germany's Trade Balance Data
EUR/USD extends gains for a second day, trading near 1.1430, as the euro gets support ahead of Germany's trade balance data release.
Swiss Franc Gains as Fed Uncertainty Weighs on US Dollar
USD/CHF remained subdued around 0.8070 for a second straight session during Asian hours Thursday, as the US Dollar softened following the Federal Reserve's latest meeting.
USD/JPY dips but bears lack conviction as rate gap offsets intervention risks
USD/JPY edged lower during Thursday's Asian session, breaking a four-day winning streak, but the decline lacked bearish conviction as the yield differential remains a key support.
Indonesian Rupiah Weakens Ahead of Retail Sales Data
The Indonesian Rupiah continues to weaken, with USD/IDR trading around 18,140 during Asian hours on Thursday ahead of May retail sales data and US jobless claims.
Gold Struggles to Find Buyers Amid Hormuz Risks and Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold (XAU/USD) fails to extend its bounce from a one-week low, trading in a narrow range as geopolitical tensions and expectations of further Fed rate hikes offset a softer US dollar.
EUR/JPY Tests Symmetrical Triangle Top Above 185.50
EUR/JPY steadied around 185.60 during Asian hours, testing the top of a symmetrical triangle pattern after modest gains the previous day.
USD/CAD Dips as Oil Rally Supports Canadian Dollar, BoC Hike Bets Grow
The USD/CAD pair fell to near 1.4165 during Asian trading on Thursday, pressured by a rise in crude oil prices that bolstered the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. Traders are now awaiting the US weekly Initial Jobless Claims report.
Silver Price Rebounds Above $58.00 Despite Inflation Fears
Silver (XAG/USD) edges higher after three consecutive losing sessions, trading near $58.30 during Asian hours as inflation concerns persist.
Euro Holds Positive Bias Above 1.1400, Mideast Tensions Cap Gains
The EUR/USD pair attracts buyers for a second straight day but remains range-bound near 1.1400 as geopolitical tensions limit upside momentum.
New Zealand Dollar Holds Ground Despite Soft China CPI Data
NZD/USD extends gains for a second day, trading near 0.5720 during Asian hours Thursday, as the New Zealand Dollar remains supported despite softer-than-expected Chinese CPI inflation data.