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Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rises to 51.7 in July
The preliminary reading of Australia's S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 51.7 in July versus 51.5 prior, the latest data published by S&P Global showed on Friday.
Chinese Yuan: Upside bias toward 6.7600 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann expect USD/CNH to remain in a narrow consolidation between 6.7680 and 6.7780 intraday after a lacklustre session.
EUR/JPY extends rally as ECB hike buzz tests Yen risks
The EUR/JPY extends its advance for the third straight day, set to end the week with solid gains as traders brace for the end of the week.
Indonesian Rupiah: BI may still need to tighten – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan reports that Bank Indonesia kept its policy rate at 5.75%, surprising expectations for a hike, as recent Rupiah stabilization allowed policymakers to stay on hold.
New Zealand Dollar falls as strong US labor data supports the Dollar
NZD/USD trades lower near the 0.5770 area on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens following better-than-expected United States (US) labor-market data.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Holds 218 floor as bulls eye 219 breakout
The GBP/JPY rotates for the third straight day, as a ‘bullish harami’ chart pattern opens the door for further upside, but intervention fears by Japanese authorities cap the cross-pair advance. The GBP/JPY trades at 218.17, unchanged.
Singapore Dollar: Sideways range holds against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann expect USD/SGD to remain directionless in the near term, with intraday trading confined to a tight 1.2900–1.2925 band. Over the coming weeks, the pair is seen oscillating in a broader 1.2875–1.2955 range as earlier downside momentum has faded.
Indonesian Rupiah: BI uses incentives over hikes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay reports Bank Indonesia kept the BI Rate at 5.75%, choosing targeted capital-flow incentives over further tightening to support the Indonesian Rupiah. BI cut hedging costs and improved macroprudential liquidity tools, echoing RBI’s playbook.
Australian Dollar trades under pressure amid strong US data
AUD/USD trades lower near the 0.6970 area on Thursday, giving back earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens on the back of upbeat United States (US) labor market data and continued hostilities between the US and Iran.
Canadian Dollar: Holds near fair value against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is tracking the broader US Dollar (USD) trend, with USD/CAD easing overnight then rebounding to trade nearly flat.
Swiss Franc hits 13-month low as rising Oil prices boost bets on Fed hike
USD/CHF climbs to its highest level since June 2025 on Thursday, supported by a broadly stronger US Dollar (USD) as the expanding war in the Middle East pushes Oil prices higher and strengthens Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bears target a break below 1.1350 support
EUR/USD trades on the back foot on Thursday as the expanding war in the Middle East pushes Oil prices higher and fuels hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, boosting demand for the US Dollar (USD).
British Pound slides as Gulf war risk fuels US Dollar rally
The Pound Sterling drops by over 0.40% against the Greenback as risk aversion weighs on most G8 currencies amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict and growing speculation of an extended US campaign against Iran. The GBP/USD trades at 1.3313 after reaching a daily high at 1.3393.