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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bears press 209.00 as downtrend deepens
The GBP/JPY pair extends its losses on Wednesday to two straight trading sessions, down over 0.17% and trading near the week's lows, with 209.40 seen as the first support level before sellers push prices lower.
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.6% in August, vs 4.5% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate climbed to 4.6% in August from 4.5% in July, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came in above the market consensus of 4.5%.
Mexican Peso selloff deepens as Fed hawks drive USD/MXN toward 17.50
The Mexican Peso (MXN) extends its depreciation against the Greenback as the USD/MXN pair rallies over 1.25% amid speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise rates again, with Fed officials leaning hawkish and underpinning the US Dollar (USD).
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Bulls retake control, eye 0.8300 break
The USD/CHF pair climbs some 0.5% on Wednesday as the uptrend resumes following a retracement after hitting a yearly high on September 16 at 0.8263, which dragged the exchange rate below 0.8200, before recovering some ground. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.8244.
United States 5-Year Note Auction: 5.033% vs 4.393%
United States 5-Year Note Auction: 5.033% vs 4.393%
Japanese Yen declines as upbeat US PMI lifts the US Dollar and yields
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with USD/JPY climbing to a three-week high as the hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook keeps the Greenback in demand. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 158.18, up 0.50% on the day.
US 10-year yield hits a 19-year high as Fed Governor Barr backs hikes
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michael Barr made on Wednesday the case for more rate increases, saying the risks to getting inflation back to 2% have grown while the risks to jobs have eased.
New Zealand Dollar tumbles as strong US PMI data lifts USD
NZD/USD tumbles on Wednesday, losing 1% to trade around 0.5670 at the time of writing. The pair faces strong selling pressure as the US Dollar (USD) benefits from stronger-than-expected United States (US) activity data, reinforcing expectations of further interest-rate hikes.
British Pound cracks as US growth burst boosts USD
The Pound Sterling (GBP) tanks over 0.70% against the Greenback on Wednesday as US economic data showed business activity is picking up, while fears of a US diesel export ban pushed crude prices higher. The GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3253, its lowest level since July 1.
Russia Industrial Output below forecasts (0.5%) in August: Actual (-0.6%)
Russia Industrial Output below forecasts (0.5%) in August: Actual (-0.6%)
Brazil: Growth outlook and inflation risks – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish reviews Brazil’s updated macro-fiscal projections from the Finance Ministry, highlighting lower GDP forecasts for 2026-27, persistent household debt-service burdens and a less supportive external backdrop.
Australian Dollar tumbles amid stronger US PMIs, softer Australian data
AUD/USD tumbles 1.07% on Wednesday and trades around 0.7040 at the time of writing, pressured by a combination of a stronger US Dollar (USD) and disappointing activity data from Australia.
United States EIA Gasoline Stocks Change came in at -1.686M, below expectations (0M) in September 18
United States EIA Gasoline Stocks Change came in at -1.686M, below expectations (0M) in September 18