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New Zealand Dollar declines as US Dollar gains on hawkish Fed outlook
NZD/USD depreciates after posting gains the previous day, trading around 0.5720 during the early European hours on Friday. The pair loses ground as the US Dollar (USD) recovers its daily losses due to hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
Japanese Yen: Dovish BoJ hike keeps Yen vulnerable – ING
ING’s Frantisek Taborsky reports that the Bank of Japan delivered a 25bp hike to 1.25% in a split decision, acknowledging persistent inflation risks but with notable dissent.
Japanese Yen struggles near two-week low vs USD after BoJ Governor Ueda’s comments
The USD/JPY pair trims a part of strong intraday gains to a two-week high, though it holds comfortably above mid-156.00s during the post-meeting Bank of Japan (BoJ) press conference.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Holds gains near 1.4000, bullish signals support upside
The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3995 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) extends its rally against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on a hawkish tone from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
British Pound: Downside risk extends toward 1.3300 – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights that GBP/USD remains under pressure after four consecutive daily declines, though short-term momentum has not intensified. Intraday, the British Pound (GBP) is expected to range between 1.3335 and 1.3390.
Euro declines against British Pound following UK Retail Sales, German Producer Price data
EUR/GBP inches lower after three days of gains, trading around 0.8590 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross is facing downward pressure as the British Pound (GBP) gains momentum following stronger-than-expected United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales data.
British Pound languishes at seven-week lows despite bright UK Retail Sales data
The British Pound (GBP) has ticked up against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, following an unexpected increase in UK Retail Sales.
Equities: Strong rebound supported by earnings growth – Danske Bank
Danske Bank’s Danske Research Team reports a strong rebound in global equities, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Stoxx 600 and Kospi all posting solid gains despite a recent Fed hike and further tightening priced.
Euro: Downtrend extends toward 1.1400 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang maintains a bearish stance on EUR/USD after recent declines, expecting the pair to trade intraday between 1.1460 and 1.1500 as momentum eases.
United Kingdom Retail Sales unexpectedly rise 0.5% MoM in August vs. -0.2% estimates
Retail Sales, a key measure of consumer spending, in the United Kingdom (UK)Â rises 0.5% month-over-month (MoM) in August after declining at a similar pace in July, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Friday.
Indonesian Rupiah gains ground as crude oil prices retreat
USD/IDR halts its six-day winning streak, trading around 17,780 during Asian hours on Friday. The currency pair continues to hold its losses, with the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) drawing strength from a pullback in crude oil prices.
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY) above forecasts (1.9%) in August: Actual (2.7%)
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY) above forecasts (1.9%) in August: Actual (2.7%)
Germany Producer Price Index (YoY) came in at 4.6%, above forecasts (4.1%) in August
Germany Producer Price Index (YoY) came in at 4.6%, above forecasts (4.1%) in August