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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7904 vs. 6.7895 previous
On Friday, the Peopleās Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7904 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7895 and 6.7548 Reuters estimate.
Japanese Yen hangs near weekly low after weak spending data as USD bulls await US NFP
The USD/JPY pair is seen consolidating this week's solid recovery gains from the 155.25-155.20 region, the lowest since May, touched in the aftermath of a joint US-Japan intervention, and holds steady near the weekly top.
Japan JP Foreign Reserves dipped from previous $1287.5BĀ to $1287.1B in July
Japan JP Foreign Reserves dipped from previous $1287.5BĀ to $1287.1B in July
Chinese Yuan: Bullish tone with upside tests against US Dollar ā UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH is trading with a soft underlying tone, with scope for the Dollar to test support levels near 6.7420 in the short term, while a sustained break lower is seen as unlikely.
Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) came in at -3.3%, below expectations (1%) in June
Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) came in at -3.3%, below expectations (1%) in June
South Korean Won: Stable Fed and AI demand support KRW against US Dollar ā ING
ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song highlight a sharp 8% drop in USD/KRW earlier in the second quarter, driven by temporary flows such as Hynix ADR repatriation and National Pension Service hedging adjustments, alongside a hawkish Bank of Korea (BoK) hike.
Singapore Dollar: Upside risk capped against US Dollar ā UOB
United Overseas Bankās (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD stayed broadly flat on Wednesday, trading between 1.2804 and 1.2825 and closing at 1.2810.
Philippine Peso: Inflation and politics weigh on PHP against US Dollar ā ING
ING economists Deepali Bhargava and Lynn Song warn that upside inflation risks are re-emerging for the Philippine Peso (PHP), driven by recovering Oil prices and expectations of a strong El NiƱo that could spark a food-price shock. Rising global rice and fertiliser prices add to pressures.
Fedās Musalem backs rate hikes, says inflation remains too high
The St. Louis Fed President, Alberto Musalem, stressed that āinflation is too highā and that itās ācriticalā that monetary policy focuses on bringing down inflation.
Mexican Peso strengthens as Banxico hold extends 10-day rally
The Mexican peso extends its rally to 10 straight days, gaining over 0.12% on Thursday after the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) left interest rates unchanged. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN exotic pair trades at 17.21, after reaching a daily high of 17.26.
Indonesia: Headline GDP strength, mixed momentum ā Societe Generale
Societe Generale economist Kunal Kundu notes Indonesiaās 2Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 5.3% year-on-year, beating the bankās 5.1% forecast, but warns the composition is less reassuring.
New Zealand Dollar drops amid a firmer US Dollar
NZD/USD trades lower near the 0.5900 level at the time of writing, with no New Zealand catalyst behind the move. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.26% near the 100.00 level, and the Kiwi is simply on the wrong side of it.
Forex Today: US Dollar firms ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls as Hormuz risk returns
The US Dollar (USD) posted gains against every major currency on Thursday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) up 0.26% near the 100.00 level as Oil rallied 3% on the reported Strait of Hormuz vessel ban, while Gold and Silver declined.