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Swiss Franc Holds Gains as SNB Rate Hike Odds Fade
The Swiss Franc strengthened against the US Dollar despite softer inflation data reducing expectations of a rate hike by the Swiss National Bank. USD/CHF remained subdued near 0.7890 during Asian hours on Friday.
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% in June, Impact on Indian Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate unchanged at 5.25% after the June monetary policy meeting, a decision in line with market expectations. The hold may provide near-term support for the Indian Rupee.
EUR/JPY Hovers Near 186.00 at Descending Channel Top
EUR/JPY trades around 185.80 in Asian trade Friday, holding a constructive bullish bias above key exponential moving averages.
Dollar Index Wobbles Near 99.40 as Markets Await US NFP Data
The US Dollar Index is fluctuating around 99.40 as traders hold off ahead of the May Nonfarm Payrolls report due at 12:30 GMT.
EUR/USD May Test 1.1575, Dollar Index Holds Below 99.50
The dollar index remains below 99.50, with a potential breakout toward 100-100.50. EUR/USD could test 1.1575, but a break below that level may push it down to 1.15/14, while EUR/INR could rise to 111.85-112 before facing resistance.
South Korean Won Drops to 17-Month Low vs Dollar
USD/KRW extended its winning streak, trading near 1,540 after hitting 1,549 — a level last seen in March 2009 — despite government pledges to stem excessive volatility.
Canadian Dollar Gains on Higher Oil, USD/CAD Dips to 1.3900
USD/CAD fell during Asian hours on Friday as rising oil prices supported the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar, pushing the pair to around 1.3900.
Gold Tests 200-Day SMA Ahead of US NFP Data
Gold (XAU/USD) is reversing part of its previous rebound, trading around $4,450 as caution prevails ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls data and amid a deadlock in the Gulf conflict.
NZD/USD Falls as US Tariff Threats Weigh on Kiwi
The New Zealand Dollar declined against the US Dollar, trading around 0.5850 during Asian hours on Friday, as concerns over US tariff threats pressured the currency.
AUD/USD Slips Toward 0.7120 Amid Cautious Market Mood
The Australian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar, trading near 0.7120 in early European trading on Friday. Cautious sentiment and the ongoing Middle East conflict weighed on the AUD despite the RBA's hawkish stance.
Yen Strengthens on Intervention Fears, USD/JPY Drops to 159.90
USD/JPY extended losses for a second consecutive day, trading near 159.90 during Asian hours on Friday, as the yen gained support from heightened fears of government intervention.
PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 6.8157
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central rate at 6.8157 on Friday, higher than the previous fix of 6.8203 but above the Reuters estimate of 6.7735.
EUR/USD Holds Steady Around 1.1620 Ahead of US Jobs Report
The EUR/USD pair is trading near 1.1620 in early Asian trading on Friday, as traders hold off on major moves before the release of the US jobs report for May.
Japan's Katayama: Authorities Ready to Act on Forex as Needed
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that authorities are always ready to respond appropriately to foreign exchange movements.
CySEC Withdraws CFD Provider Conotoxia Ltd Licence After Around One-Year Suspension
Cyprus's regulator CySEC withdrew the CIF authorisation of Conotoxia Ltd over governance and organisational deficiencies, following a suspension in place since July 2025. The firm was ordered to remove references to CySEC regulation, resolve all client complaints, and stop providing investment services.
Your Bourse Adds Advanced Markets to Premium Liquidity Provider Roster
Your Bourse signed Advanced Markets to its Premium Liquidity Provider program, bundling the firm's pricing with bridging, execution and reporting technology at no extra cost to brokers.
IUX Highlights 2026 Infrastructure Capabilities to Support Fast Execution and Raw Spreads
Mauritius-based broker IUX details its 2026 operational framework, highlighting server optimizations for sub-30ms execution and algorithmic spread stability, alongside two industry awards from FxDailyInfo.
Dukascopy Launches Dedicated Stock Trading Platform with 25,000+ CFDs
Dukascopy Bank launched a dedicated Stock Trading Platform offering more than 25,000 stock and ETF CFDs across 20 markets.
Sterling Relies on Rate Hikes Economy Can't Justify
Markets still expect Bank of England rate hikes this year, but the UK economy is contracting rather than overheating, making sterling's position fragile.
Gold Drops Below $4,500 as US-Iran Talks Stall, NFP Awaited
Gold edged lower to near $4,470 in early Asian trade on Friday, pressured by stalled US-Iran ceasefire negotiations and ahead of the US May nonfarm payrolls report.
RBA Tough Talk Meets Slow Growth, Aussie Dollar Stuck
The Australian Dollar remains rangebound as the RBA signals potential rate hikes while the economy shows a sharp slowdown with Q1 GDP growth of just 0.3%.
USD/JPY Stays Range-Bound as Buyers and Sellers Trade Swings
USD/JPY continues to trade in a range, offering opportunities for both buyers and sellers within established boundaries.
Euro Gains as Jobless Claims Weigh on USD Ahead of NFP
The euro edged up 0.12% as US jobless claims data pressured the dollar, with traders eyeing the NFP release. Optimism over uninterrupted US-Iran talks also supported the euro.
USD/IDR Hits Record High Above 18,000 on Policy Risks, Energy Pressure
The Indonesian rupiah weakened to a new all-time low against the US dollar, breaching the 18,000 level, as policy uncertainty and energy price shocks weigh on the currency. Brown Brothers Harriman analyst Elias Haddad highlighted the pressure on IDR and noted Indonesian equities also slumped to multi-year lows.