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Euro Rangebound After Soft US Jobs Data
Weaker-than-expected US employment figures pushed the dollar index lower, keeping EUR/USD within a 1.15–1.16 range. USD/JPY has recovered and may test 159.
USD/CHF Edges Higher as Safe-Haven Demand Favors Dollar
The US dollar gained against the Swiss franc in Asian trading, with USD/CHF hovering near 0.8090 after recovering from prior-day losses of over 0.5%.
NZD/USD Edges Lower as USD Rebounds on Mideast Jitters
The New Zealand dollar weakened against the U.S. dollar after Friday’s pullback, as the greenback recovered from post-NFP lows amid Middle East tensions.
Dollar Index Rises Above 99.50 on Middle East Tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to around 99.70 during Asian trading, reversing prior losses as escalating Middle East risks boosted demand for the safe-haven greenback.
Silver Price Flat Near $63.50 as Traders Eye US CPI Data
XAG/USD is little changed around $63.50 at the start of a key week for US inflation data, hovering close to a near seven-week high.
Canadian Dollar Retreats from Two-Month High as USD Rebounds
The Canadian dollar pulled back from a near two-month top as a rebounding U.S. dollar offset support from firmer oil prices. Dip-buying emerged in USD/CAD, lifting it from the 1.3925 area.
Australian Dollar Slips as Safe-Haven Flows Boost US Dollar
AUD/USD inched lower during Monday's Asian session, erasing the prior day's modest gains as risk aversion lifted the safe-haven US dollar.
Gold Pulls Back from Highest Since June 17 as Dollar Strengthens
Gold prices drift lower on Monday, retreating from Friday's peak above the June 17 high after disappointing US jobs data. XAU/USD holds above the key $4,300 support level.
Japanese Yen Under Pressure as BoJ Divisions Weigh, USD/JPY Climbs Above 158
The Japanese Yen weakened on Thursday amid signs of division within the Bank of Japan, pushing USD/JPY back toward the 158.20 area during Asian trading.
Pound edges lower from three-week high as Hormuz fears lift dollar
GBP/USD started the week on a softer note, slipping away from the multi-week highs above 1.3500 touched recently, as heightened geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz supported the US dollar.
Euro Consolidates Below June 17 High as Middle East Tensions Boost Dollar
EUR/USD trades just above 1.1550 during Asian hours, holding below its strongest level since June 17. Safe-haven flows into the dollar amid Middle East concerns are capping the pair's upside.
Unconfirmed Missile Attack Near Strait of Hormuz Reignites Supply Fears
An alleged missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz has renewed supply disruption fears for crude oil, adding to geopolitical risk during delicate US-Iran negotiations.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7884
The People’s Bank of China set the USD/CNY fixing at 6.7884 on Monday, slightly stronger than Friday’s 6.7904.
BoJ Board Split on Pace of Rate Hikes, Summary Shows
The Bank of Japan's summary of opinions from the July 30-31 meeting reveals a divided board, with some members advocating for holding rates to assess the impact of the previous hike while others push for further tightening amid inflation risks.
CFTC: Historic Yen Short Unwind Shakes Up FX, Commodities Diverge
A massive yen short cover sparked a broad recovery in FX positioning, while gold gained and oil and coffee saw renewed selling, according to CFTC data.
Chinese Yuan Range Trade Holds as UOB Sees Consolidation Against USD
UOB analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann view USD/CNH as confined to a narrow intraday range, with flat momentum pointing to continued consolidation.
Gold Tests AI-Driven Trading Models in 2026
In 2026, trading desks are increasingly using machine learning models that scan headlines and macro data in real time, and gold is emerging as a key test of whether human psychology still matters.
DBS Sees Singapore Q2 2026 GDP Revised Up to 5.9% YoY
DBS Group Research expects Singapore’s final second-quarter 2026 GDP to be revised higher to 5.9% year-on-year, driven by stronger manufacturing activity.
GBP/JPY Pulls Back but Holds Above 200-Day SMA, Eyes Weekly Gain
The British pound edged lower against the yen on Friday, down 0.24%, but the pair remains above its 200-day simple moving average and is set to end the week with a small gain.
Standard Chartered now expects BSP to hold rates in August
Standard Chartered economists have reversed their earlier call for a rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, now projecting no change at the upcoming August 27 meeting.
Dollar Index Slips Below 100 as Weak US Jobs Data Shifts Focus to Inflation
The US Dollar Index (DXY) broke below the 100.00 level after a disappointing July jobs report, with traders turning attention to upcoming inflation data.
Indonesian Rupiah Supported by Strong GDP, Oil Prices; Gains Capped
USD/IDR edged lower but held below 18,000 as softer global oil prices and robust Q2 GDP data lent support, though Commerzbank analysts see gains capped.
Silver Breaks Above 50-Day SMA, Targets $65
Silver prices surged nearly 3%, clearing the 50-day moving average and reclaiming the $63.00 level, with traders eyeing the $65 mark.
eToro Restored Outbound Money Payments Across the EU, UK…
eToro resumed outbound eToro Money transfers in the EU, U.K. and Australia on Friday after a five-hour-plus halt; the cause of the interruption has not been disclosed.