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EUR/JPY recovers from session low but remains down on Friday
EUR/JPY traded lower on Friday despite the euro's strength against the dollar, as the Japanese yen surged following a weak US jobs report.
GBP/USD bulls must clear 1.3560 to target 1.3600
The pound edged higher but stalled near 1.3500, with bulls needing a push past 1.3560 to target the 1.3600 level.
UOB: USD/SGD Mild Upside Capped by 1.2850 Resistance
UOB analysts note USD/SGD firmed modestly, closing at 1.2835 after testing levels near 1.2800 and 1.2840. Short-term momentum favors mild gains, but resistance at 1.2850 is expected to cap any upside.
Mexican Peso surges to five-month high on soft US jobs data
The Mexican Peso rallied after a weak US jobs report fueled speculation the Fed may hold rates in 2026, driving USD/MXN to 17.18.
Intervention risks buoy South Korean won against dollar, DBS says
South Korean won outperforms Asian peers on strong semiconductor exports and FX intervention coordination, DBS Group Research says.
EUR/USD edges higher as soft US jobs data dents Fed rate hike expectations
EUR/USD gains support as traders pare back Fed tightening bets after a disappointing US nonfarm payrolls report. The pair trades near 1.1562, eyeing a break above the 100-day moving average.
Gold Surges as Soft US Jobs Data Erodes Fed Hike Bets
Gold jumps over 2.3% on Friday and gains more than 7% for the week as a weaker-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls print prompts traders to unwind Federal Reserve rate hike bets.
US Dollar Weekly Forecast: Sticky Inflation, Weaker Jobs, and Hopes of Peace
Geopolitical developments remain the main driver for the US dollar this week, alongside sticky inflation data and a softening labour market.
Gold Confirms Breakout After 6.5% Weekly Surge
Gold prices soared over 6% this week, ending a prolonged downtrend and confirming a technical breakout.
Markets Digest Weaker Payrolls, Yen Intervention, and Energy Costs as New Week Starts
The opening of the week finds traders absorbing a softer US jobs report, coordinated FX action to support the yen, and rising energy prices from Middle East tensions.
Canada’s Labour Market Strengthens in July Amid Tariff Risks
Canada added 75k jobs in July, with the unemployment rate declining, but tariff risks persist, according to RBC's Nathan Janzen.
AUD/USD Surges to Nearly Two-Month High after Weak US Payrolls
The Australian dollar rallied to its highest in almost two months against the US dollar on Friday, after the US Nonfarm Payrolls report turned negative.
US Dollar Consolidates After Payrolls; CPI Data Key, Says TD Securities
The US dollar eased after the weak July jobs report but may hold steady unless upcoming inflation data prompts a dovish Fed repricing, according to TD Securities.
Fed Focus Shifts to Jobs Amid Renewed US Labour Weakness, ABN AMRO Says
ABN AMRO's chief economist highlights declining Nonfarm Payrolls and soft household employment data, noting a drop in labour force participation that pushed the unemployment rate lower.
EUR/USD Hits Multi-Week High as Middle East Optimism Fades
EUR/USD surged to a fresh multi-week high around 1.1560 before the weekly close, as initial optimism about a Middle East ceasefire gave way to delays and uncertainty.
USD/JPY Slides to 157.40 After Weak US Jobs Data
USD/JPY dropped 0.65% on Friday, trading near 157.40, as weaker-than-expected US employment figures triggered heavy selling in the dollar.
FC Porto and XTB Team Up in New Three-Year Deal
FC Porto and XTB have signed a three-year partnership making XTB the club’s Official Investment Partner, with its logo on the men’s first-team shirt sleeves for domestic matches.
British Pound Climbs Above 1.35 After Weak US NFP
The British pound advanced against the U.S. dollar, trading near three-week highs above 1.35, as a disappointing Nonfarm Payrolls report cooled expectations for further Fed rate hikes.
Silver Elliott Wave analysis signals final push higher before reversal
Silver (XAG) has entered its final five-wave advance after a pullback to 60.8514, with a reversal expected once the corrective rally completes.
STARTRADER in Discussions with Trustpilot to Consolidate Review Profiles
STARTRADER is in talks with Trustpilot about merging its regional review profiles into a single listing, saying no timeline is confirmed and operations remain unaffected.
US July Nonfarm Payrolls Drop by 23K, Missing +80K Forecast
The US economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, far below the +80,000 consensus estimate, while the prior month was revised down to just +20,000.
XTB Signs Three-Year FC Porto Shirt Sponsorship Following Napoli Partnership
XTB has agreed a three-year shirt sponsorship with Portuguese football club FC Porto, building on its earlier partnership with Italian club Napoli.
XTB Sponsors FC Porto as Marketing Spend Hits PLN 435M
XTB will become FC Porto's official investment partner from 2026/27, with sleeve placement on the men's shirt. The deal comes as H1 marketing spend rose 64.7% to PLN 435.5 million.
Fed Tightening Risks Keep US Dollar Outlook Bullish, OCBC Analysts Say
OCBC strategists point to higher oil prices, rising U.S. yields, and resilient labor data as factors reinforcing a bullish dollar view amid reassessment of Federal Reserve tightening.