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Japanese Yen flirts with two-week low vs USD after CPI report, ahead of BoJ
The USD/JPY pair attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Friday and currently trades above the 156.00 mark, near a two-week high as traders await the outcome of a two-day Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting.
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)Ā Governor MichelleĀ BowmanĀ is set to speak later on Friday.Ā
Iranās IRGC claims attack on Togolese oil tanker for 'illegal transit' in Strait of HormuzĀ
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that a Togo-flagged oil ātanker was struck āwhile attempting to make an āillegal passageā through the Strait of āHormuz, Arab news reported.Ā
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 BullockĀ said on Friday that risks to outlook were skewed to the upside at August board meeting.
New Zealand Imports dipped from previous $9.34BĀ to $8B in August
New Zealand Imports dipped from previous $9.34BĀ 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%: Japanās National CPI steadies in August
Japanās National ConsumerĀ Price IndexĀ (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
Gold rebounds to near $4,350 on weaker US Dollar, falling oil prices
Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to near $4,345 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal rebounds from a six-week low amid falling oil prices and a weaker US Dollar (USD). Traders continue to assess the latest Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike and policy cues.