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AUD/USD Bears Eye 0.6850 Break as NFP Looms
The AUD/USD pair traded sideways during the Asian session on Thursday as traders remained cautious ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls report, with bears watching for a decisive break below the 0.6850 confluence support.
Swiss Franc Strengthens to Near 0.8100 as Traders Await Swiss CPI, US NFP
USD/CHF declined to around 0.8085 in early European trading on Thursday as the US Dollar weakened after weaker-than-expected ADP June employment data.
Japan Shifts to Ambush Tactics Against Yen Short Sellers
Japan is abandoning its practice of telegraphing FX intervention risk and adopting a more targeted, surprise-based approach to squeeze yen short sellers, according to a Reuters report.
Indonesian Rupiah Pares Losses as Soft US Data, Fed Tone Weighs on Dollar
USD/IDR edged lower after opening with a bullish gap, remaining in positive territory for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 18,030 during Asian hours.
Euro Range-Bound at 1.1325-1.1450 as Dollar Index Stays Strong
The Euro is expected to trade within 1.1325-1.1450, while the Dollar Index remains strong above 100.75, supporting USDJPY towards 163/164 and pressuring other majors.
EUR/USD Approaches 1.1400 as Bearish Flag Persists
The EUR/USD pair edged higher in Asian trading on Thursday but remains near weekly lows as traders await the US Nonfarm Payrolls report. A bearish flag pattern keeps downside risks alive.
EUR/JPY Edges Lower Below 185.00, Bullish Bias Holds
The EUR/JPY cross trades near 184.95 in early European session, pressured by lower Eurozone inflation that reduces ECB rate hike expectations, though the near-term bullish bias remains intact.
Gold Holds Positive Bias as USD Softens, Fed Rate Bets Cap Gains
Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher in Asian trade on a softer US dollar, though expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes limit upside ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls report.
Silver Rises Above $60 as Fed's Warsh Strikes Less Hawkish Tone
Silver (XAG/USD) extended gains for a third session, trading near $60.20 during Asian hours, supported by a less hawkish-than-expected tone from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh at the ECB Forum.
GBP/USD Elliott Wave Analysis Points to Further Weakness
GBP/USD maintains an incomplete bearish Elliott Wave structure from the January 27, 2026 high, supporting a downside bias. A potential target is based on the 100%-161.8% Fibonacci extension.
US Dollar Index Trades Subduedly Near 101.35 Ahead of June NFP Data
The US Dollar Index is hovering around 101.35 in subdued trading as markets await the release of June Nonfarm Payrolls data at 12:30 GMT.
AUD/JPY Holds Flat After Australian Trade Data Miss
AUD/JPY traded around 112.10 during Asian hours on Thursday, recovering earlier losses as the Australian dollar showed resilience despite a significant miss in domestic trade data.
GBP/USD Rises Toward 1.3300 on Burnham's Fiscal Pledge, NFP in Focus
The British pound strengthens against the US dollar as UK Prime Minister candidate Andy Burnham commits to strict fiscal rules, pushing GBP/USD near 1.3300. Markets now await US nonfarm payrolls data.
NZD/USD Holds Near One-Week High Ahead of US NFP
The New Zealand Dollar remains close to a one-week top against the US Dollar, trading around 0.5685 as markets await the US Nonfarm Payrolls report for direction.
AUD/USD Steadies After Australian Trade Balance Data
The Australian Dollar held steady on Thursday after domestic trade balance data, with AUD/USD trading around 0.6900 after modest losses the previous day.
Australia's Trade Balance Swings to A$3,018M Deficit in May, Misses Expectations
Australia's trade balance turned negative in May, posting a deficit of A$3,018 million against the previous surplus and market consensus, pressuring AUD/USD.
Canadian Dollar Stays Near YTD Low as Markets Eye US NFP Data
The USD/CAD pair consolidates above 1.4200 during Friday's Asian session, with traders awaiting the US monthly employment report for direction.
Japanese Yen Flatlines Near 162.50 Ahead of US Employment Data
USD/JPY holds steady around 162.55 in early Asian trading on Thursday as traders await the key US June employment report. Fears of Japanese currency intervention also cap upside potential.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8088, weaker than previous fix
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central rate for Thursday at 6.8088, compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8067 and the Reuters estimate of 6.7929.
EUR/USD Edges Higher Above 1.1350 on Softer Fed Tone, Focus on US Jobs Data
The euro traded modestly higher near 1.1380 as the dollar weakened on less hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Traders are now awaiting US June jobs data.
Gold Rebounds to Near $4,050 on Softer Fed Stance, US NFP Data in Focus
Gold price gains momentum to around $4,045 in early Asian session Thursday, recovering from near seven-month lows as traders assess fresh remarks from the Federal Reserve and await US NFP data.
GBP/JPY breaks range, targets 216 as RSI turns bullish
The Pound Sterling is rising against the Japanese Yen, breaking out of a trading range with RSI signaling bullish momentum, targeting 216 despite intervention threats from Japanese authorities.
USD/CNH Consolidates as UOB Notes Limited Downside
UOB's Quek Ser Leang observed USD/CNH dip to 6.7865 before rebounding, citing oversold conditions that suggest limited further downside and an intraday range of 6.7860–6.7990.
US Dollar Holds Near 101.40 on Mixed Data, NFP Caution
The US Dollar Index (DXY) held near the 101.40 area, supported by resilient manufacturing activity and elevated long-term Treasury yields, while traders remained cautious ahead of the NFP report.