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Euro nudges higher above 1.1450 as US yields, oil retreat
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild gains around 1.1480 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Euro (EUR) amid lower US Treasury yields and moderating oil prices. Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michelle Bowman is set to speak later on Friday.Â
Japan National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) came in at 2%, above forecasts (1.8%) in August
Japan National CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) came in at 2%, above forecasts (1.8%) in August
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (YoY) fell from previous $-5.23B to $-5.44B in August
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (YoY) fell from previous $-5.23B to $-5.44B in August
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (MoM) came in at $-1349M below forecasts ($-1275M) in August
New Zealand Trade Balance NZD (MoM) came in at $-1349M below forecasts ($-1275M) in August
RBA's Bullock: At August board meeting, risks to outlook were skewed to the upside
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock said on Friday that risks to outlook were skewed to the upside at August board meeting.
New Zealand Imports dipped from previous $9.34BÂ to $8B in August
New Zealand Imports dipped from previous $9.34BÂ to $8B in August
New Zealand Exports declined to $6.66B in August from previous $7.39B
New Zealand Exports declined to $6.66B in August from previous $7.39B
1.9%: Japan’s National CPI steadies in August
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed by 1.9% YoY in August, compared to the previous reading of 1.9%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
Japan National Consumer Price Index (YoY) remains unchanged at 1.9% in August
Japan National Consumer Price Index (YoY) remains unchanged at 1.9% in August
Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) fell from previous 1.8% to 1.7% in August
Japan National CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY) fell from previous 1.8% to 1.7% in August
Australian Dollar finds a floor as Oil retreat loosens USD’s grip
The Australian Dollar recovered some ground versus the US Dollar on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday, which witnessed a 0.25% rate hike and paved the way for further tightening.
New Zealand Food Price Index (MoM) climbed from previous 0.1% to 0.3% in August
New Zealand Food Price Index (MoM) climbed from previous 0.1% to 0.3% in August
Ueda Speech: BoJ Governor sheds lights policy outlook after the expected interest rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is addressing the press conference, explaining the reason behind raising the key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 1.25% from 1.00% at the September meeting.Â