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British Pound edges higher to near 1.3250, renewed UK fiscal concerns in focus
The GBP/USD pair gathers strength to around 1.3240 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the British Pound (GBP) following comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller.
Japan’s Katayama says DOGE Initiative to drive growth and fiscal sustainability under Takaichi
Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that the country's doge initiative is key for the Sanae Takaichi administration to pursue budget promoting growth while maintaining fiscal sustainability, Reuters reported.
Australian Dollar edges higher amid modest USD weakness; upside potential seem limited
The AUD/USD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Friday, looking to build on the overnight bounce from the lower boundary of the weekly range amid a softer US Dollar (USD). Spot prices, however, lack bullish conviction and currently trade above mid-0.6900s, up just over 0.10% for the day.
WTI slips below $90.50 as Trump signals no pre-election strike on Iran
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price declines after posting nearly 2.5% gains in the previous day, trading around $90.30 per barrel during Asian hours on Friday.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7330 vs. 6.7367 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 6.7330 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7367 and 6.7973 Reuters estimate.
Euro holds gains above 1.1200 despite France's fiscal worries
The EUR/USD pair holds positive ground near 1.1215 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. Nonetheless, the potential upside for the major pair might be limited amid fears of France’s debt crisis. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index data for October is due later on Friday.
US draws up new plan for 3 days of Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump has ordered plans to be drawn up for options of returning to fighting against Iran, even as he said earlier that strikes would not restart before the midterm elections on November 3, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) came in at -3.1%, above forecasts (-3.6%) in August
Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) came in at -3.1%, above forecasts (-3.6%) in August
Gold gains ground to near $4,150 as traders weigh Fed rate path
Gold price (XAU/USD) edges higher to around $4,140 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal rebounds from a two-month low as traders assess the outlook for energy prices and weighed the Federal Reserve's (Fed) uncertain interest-rate path.
Yen gains as Trump rules out Iran strikes before the midterms
The 10-year Treasury yield ended near 5.22% after President Trump said on Truth Social that the US won't attack Iran before the midterm elections. It had touched its highest since 2002 on Wednesday.
Australian Dollar slides as AI sell-off rattles Wall Street
The Aussie Dollar dives 0.11% on Thursday as the US Dollar retreats from monthly highs, with safe-haven flows shifting from the Greenback to the Japanese Yen and the Swiss Franc amid losses on Wall Street and US yields. The AUD/USD trades at 0.6960 at the time of writing.
Pound holds its floor as BoE member Greene presses for a hike
Bank of England (BoE) external member Greene said in Cape Town that it's dangerous to assume markets will do the BoE's work for it, and that UK pay awards look set for about 3.5% next year. She has voted for a hike at each of the last three meetings.
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.