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United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) came in at 0.6%, above forecasts (-0.2%) in August
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) came in at 0.6%, above forecasts (-0.2%) in August
United Kingdom Retail Sales (MoM) registered at 0.5% above expectations (-0.2%) in August
United Kingdom Retail Sales (MoM) registered at 0.5% above expectations (-0.2%) in August
United Kingdom Retail Sales (YoY) came in at 2.4%, above forecasts (1.9%) in August
United Kingdom Retail Sales (YoY) came in at 2.4%, above forecasts (1.9%) in August
Germany Producer Price Index (MoM) came in at 1.1%, above expectations (0.4%) in August
Germany Producer Price Index (MoM) came in at 1.1%, above expectations (0.4%) in August
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Recovers further as RBA reiterates commitment to bring inflation down
The Australian Dollar (AUD) outperforms its currency peers on Friday, trading 0.18% higher at around 0.7122 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session. The antipodean strengthens as Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock warns of upside inflation risks.
Forex Today: Japanese Yen falls despite BoJ's rate hike; Fedspeak in focus
Here is what you need to know on Friday, September 18:
Swiss Franc gains ground as easing US Yields pressures Greenback
USD/CHF extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 0.8230 during Asian hours on Friday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) faced challenges from falling oil prices, which helped ease broader inflation concerns.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Strengthens to near 1.1500, while bearish bias persists below 100-day SMA
The EUR/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.1490 during the early European session on Friday, bolstered by a weaker US Dollar (USD). However, the potential upside of the major pair might be limited amid a hawkish interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed).
New Zealand Dollar steadies as softer US bond yields keep USD on the defensive
The NZD/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest recovery gains and edges lower during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices, however, hold above the lowest level since July 9, touched on Wednesday, and currently trade around the 0.5730 region, nearly unchanged for the day.
Australian Dollar rises against Japanese Yen as BOJ raises policy rate to the highest since 1995
The AUD/JPY cross rises to around 112.05 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some sellers against the Australian Dollar (AUD) following the Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decision.
Euro gains momentum against Japanese Yen as BoJ aligns on rate hikes
EUR/JPY rises after registering minor losses in the previous day, trading around 180.20 during Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross advanced as the Japanese Yen (JPY) struggled following the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) latest interest rate decision.
British Pound jumps to two-week top as JPY declines after BoJ's rate-hike to 31-year high
The GBP/JPY cross attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Friday and jumps to a nearly two-week top, beyond 209.50, after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced its policy decision.
Japanese Yen falls like house of cards as BoJ hike interest rates by 25 bps to 1.25%
The Japanese Yen (JPY) plunges against the US Dollar (USD) after the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision. As of writing, the USD/JPY pair surges to near 156.95.