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Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions climbed from previous ¥-163.4K to ¥-45.5K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions climbed from previous ¥-163.4K to ¥-45.5K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions dipped from previous 120.1KÂ to 112.4K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions dipped from previous 120.1KÂ to 112.4K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-17.2K to $-27.3K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions fell from previous $-17.2K to $-27.3K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions rose from previous £-64.8K to £-57.8K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions rose from previous £-64.8K to £-57.8K
US Treasury yields drop on soft NFP, Hormuz hopes ease Fed risks
US Treasury yields drop across the curve on Friday amid growing speculation that the Iran-Oman deal is about to be sealed, which has so far pushed energy prices lower, while investors also digest a weak Nonfarm Payrolls report in the US.
Indonesian Rupiah: Supportive domestic backdrop, capped gains – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s FX analysts, including Charlie Lay and Moses Lim, note that USD/IDR slipped slightly but stayed below the key 18,000 level as softer global Oil prices and stronger Indonesia Q2 GDP supported the Rupiah.
United States Consumer Credit Change came in at $14.17B, above expectations ($10.5B) in June
United States Consumer Credit Change came in at $14.17B, above expectations ($10.5B) in June
Argentina Industrial Output n.s.a (YoY): 2% (June) vs -5.7%
Argentina Industrial Output n.s.a (YoY): 2% (June) vs -5.7%
EUR/JPY recovers from session low but remains down on Friday
EUR/JPY trades on the back foot on Friday, easing away even as the Euro (EUR) posts solid gains against the US Dollar (USD). The Japanese currency surged suddenly near the start of the American session after a surprisingly weak United States (US) employment report.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Bulls need 1.3560 to unlock 1.3600
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges higher by some 0.29% against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, yet it remains trading sideways, unable to decisively crack 1.3500 after reaching a three-week peak of 1.3509, and has retreated to the 1.3490 area.
Singapore Dollar: Upside risk capped by 1.2790 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD has firmed modestly, with the pair closing at 1.2835 after testing both 1.2800 and 1.2840. Short-term momentum now favors a mild upside, though strong resistance at 1.2850 is expected to cap gains.
Mexican Peso hits five-month high on weak US jobs data
The Mexican Peso (MXN) capitalizes on a weaker US jobs report and soars versus the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as risk appetite improves and the Greenback gets battered on speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might not raise rates in 2026.
South Korean Won: Intervention risks support KRW against US Dollar – DBS
Chang Wei Liang at DBS Group Research notes that KRW is currently the best performing Asian currency, supported by strong semiconductor demand and reported FX intervention coordination between Korea, the US and Japan.