Japan’s Katayama: Ready to take decisive action on foreign exchange as needed
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated on Thursday that his government was “ready to take decisive action on foreign exchange as needed.”
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A cooler inflation print buys British Pound Sterling nothing but a slower decline
The Pound's week-long slide slowed to a crawl on Wednesday, and it picked an odd session to do so, because the June inflation report handed sellers their cleanest argument yet. GBP/USD tagged the 1.3350 area in early Ne…
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls have the upper hand above $59.00 confluence
Silver (XAG/USD) attracts fresh buyers near the $58.25-$58.20 zone during the Asian session on Thursday, stalling the previous day's modest pullback from the $61.00 neighborhood, or an over two-week high. The white meta…
Australian Dollar hits one-week top vs New Zealand Dollar on upbeat Aussie jobs data
The AUD/NZD cross attracts fresh buyers following the release of the monthly Australian jobs report and climbs to a one-and-a-half-week high, around the 1.2060-1.2065 region, during the Asian session on Thursday. Spot p…
US investigates Chinese AI firms’ chip access amid IP concerns- The Information
A partial “decoupling” of U.S. and Chinese technology ecosystems is well underway. Without a clear strategy, Washington risks doing too little or—more likely—too much to curb technological interdependence.
Iran warns of ‘eye for an eye’ response if US carries out Trump’s threat
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran would respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship targeted in the…
Australian Dollar gathers strength above 0.7000 on resilient labor data
The AUD/USD pair holds positive ground near 0.7010 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) following Australia’s employment data. Traders will clo…
Kinder Morgan tops second-quarter profit estimates on higher gas volumes, power demand
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Euro stalls as high energy prices increase Fed hawkish bets
The EUR/USD consolidates near 1.1400 late on Wednesday, up a modest 0.08%, as it consolidates, with the shared currency failing to capitalise on overall US Dollar weakness across the board.
New Zealand Dollar stalls after hotter-than-expected inflation
NZD/USD trades lower near the 0.5820 area on Wednesday, extending its recent pullback as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) struggles to benefit from stronger-than-expected domestic inflation data.
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.4% in June, as expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate stayed at 4.4% in June, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came in line with the market consensus of 4.4%.
Singapore Dollar: Downside risk persists against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD is trading just above 1.29 after a quiet session, with momentum only tentatively firmer. They expect intraday consolidation between 1.2900 and 1.2…
Paramount-Warner Bros deal gets EU approval with conditions
The European Commission has cleared Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s pending $110 billion merger, subject to full compliance with commitments previously offered by the David Ellison-led media giant.
Chinese Yuan: Growth shortfall feeds mild depreciation bias – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s FX research notes USD/CNY trading around 6.77, slightly lower on the day. The combination of weaker Chinese growth and expectations of further policy easing is seen generating a modest depreciation bias fo…
South Korean Won: Internationalisation roadmap supports won recovery – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying analyses South Korea’s new South Korean Won (KRW) internationalisation roadmap, unveiled by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Bank of Korea and Financial Services Commission. T…
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Swissy reclaims 0.81 as pair nears one-year high
USD/CHF registers solid gains on Wednesday, with buyers reclaiming the 0.8100 figure amid a trading session in which the Greenback loses ground against most G8 FX currencies but posts gains versus the safe-haven status …
Gold price breaks higher as US Dollar weakness fuels rally
Gold price (XAU/USD) surges over 1.50% on Wednesday, cracks a key resistance trendline and hits a new two-week high as the Greenback weakens. This Bullion price action comes despite rising tensions and hostilities betwe…
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Breaks support trendline, eyes on 217.50
GBP/JPY holds firm on Wednesday, with the cross-pair trading above the 218.00 figure, as sellers seem to have the upper hand, after a break of a key support trendline, which could open the door for further losses. At th…
Japanese Yen struggles near four-decade lows despite hawkish BoJ signals
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gives up earlier gains on Wednesday, failing to capitalize on hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and a softer US Dollar (USD) as Middle East tensions keep markets on edge. At the time of…
Euro struggles to extend gains as Middle East tensions support the US Dollar
EUR/USD trades around 1.1415 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up 0.15% on the day, but its recovery remains limited after failing to break above 1.1420. The pair maintains a cautious tone as rising geopolitical tens…
New Zealand Dollar weakens as risk aversion overshadows hawkish RBNZ outlook
NZD/USD trades around 0.5815 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.16% on the day. Despite stronger-than-expected inflation data from New Zealand, the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains under pressure as investors f…
Bank of Japan: Gradual tightening and external shocks – Rabobank
Rabobank’s FX Strategy team reviews Bank of Japan policy, noting that the slow rate-hike pace reflects exceptional shocks such as tariffs, war and domestic political changes. Governor Ueda’s speeches emphasize continued…
Aluminium: Tariff tweaks seen as long-term policy – ING
ING analysts discuss changes to US Section 232 aluminium tariffs aimed at incentivizing domestic smelting investment. Qualifying projects can import at 25% instead of 50%, but ING stresses this is a long-term industrial…
WTI Price Forecast: Middle East tensions lift Oil as bulls test 100-day SMA
WTI extends its rebound on Wednesday as rising tensions in the Middle East disrupt Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $86.20 after reaching an intraday high…