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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles at 209.00 as bearish-engulfing looms
The GBP/JPY seesaws on Thursday, poised to end the session unchanged at 208.87, after prices traveled from the low of the day (LOD) of 208.20, towards a daily high of 209.40, before settling at around current levels.
Chinese Yuan: Upside bias within defined band against US Dollar â UOB
UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann describe USD/CNH as holding largely unchanged, but with a slight increase in downward momentum. Intraday, they see the bias tilted lower toward 6.6950, with resistance at 6.7055 and 6.7100 and a clear break below 6.6950 deemed unlikely. Over 1â3 weeks, they expect USD/CNH to trade between 6.6950 and 6.7270, while over 1â3 months they anticipate gradual downside as long as it stays below the cloud near 6.7815.
Mexican Peso dives on solid US data despite rising inflation
The Mexican Peso (MXN) depreciates about 0.91% against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday amid positive US data, while Bank of Mexico (Banxico) minutes from last meeting indicated inflation edging higher, a trend confirmed by the September print.
Taiwan Dollar: Trade boom contrasts FX stability â ING
INGâs Lynn Song highlights Taiwanâs record trade performance, with the September surplus hitting US$23.6bn on a 60.9% year-on-year export surge, largely driven by tech-related machinery and electrical equipment. Despite strong exports, equities and foreign inflows, the Taiwan Dollar has remained relatively subdued, reflecting outward corporate investment, capital outflows due to yield differentials, and active FX stability measures by Taiwanâs central bank.
Malaysian Ringgit: Fiscal anchor case â MUFG
MUFGâs Lloyd Chan previews Malaysiaâs Budget 2027, highlighting that prior fiscal reforms and subsidy rationalization provide a buffer against higher Oil prices.
Fed's Musalem signals more tightening as inflation stays elevated
St. Louis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday that inflation is elevated and that to bring it back to the 2% goal, âmore monetary policy firming will be required.â
Japanese Yen finds relief as Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms
USD/JPY edges lower on Thursday as a pullback in US Treasury yields pauses the Greenbackâs advance, giving the Japanese Yen (JPY) some breathing room. Traders assess fresh Middle East developments and central bank signals. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 157.71, down 0.24% on the day.
Singapore Dollar: Further weakness possible against US Dollar â UOB
UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/SGD rebounded to 1.2810 before closing at 1.2797. While upward momentum is rebuilding, it remains insufficient to signal a sustained advance. The pair could edge above 1.2810, but the major resistance at 1.2835 is unlikely to be reached.
United States 30-Year Bond Auction increased to 5.62% from previous 5.308%
United States 30-Year Bond Auction increased to 5.62% from previous 5.308%
Banxico minutes flag upside inflation risks despite 6.50% rate hold
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) released its September meeting minutes on Thursday, which showed the central bank holding rates unchanged at 6.50% while acknowledging that inflation risks are tilted to the upside.
Australian Dollar slips as hawkish Fed, elevated US yields sustain USD
AUD/USD extends its decline for the second consecutive day on Thursday, trading around 0.6950, down 0.20% on the day at the time of writing.
British Pound catches bid as Fedâs Waller eyes a pause in October
The Pound Sterling (GBP) advances about 0.14% on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) weakens despite positive US jobs data, but dovish comments by Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller weighed on the Greenback. At the time of writing, GBP/USD trades at 1.3230 after bottoming at 1.3184.
United States 4-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.89%Â to 3.98%
United States 4-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.89%Â to 3.98%