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GBP/USD Price Forecast: British Pound extends weakness in process of UK leadership change
The British Pound (GBP) extends its decline against the US Dollar (USD) for the second straight day on Friday, trading 0.4% lower to near 1.3427 during the European trading session on Friday.
Australian Dollar declines as Middle East tensions boost the US Dollar
AUD/USD trades around 0.6970 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.36% on the day, as the Australian Dollar (AUD) comes under pressure for a second consecutive day amid renewed US Dollar (USD) strength. Despite the latest pullback, the pair is still on track for a third consecutive weekly gain.
Iran’s IRGC warns of increased aggression on Washington and countries having US bases
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warns of "more crushing" retaliation during the European trading session against the United States (US) and countries supporting it for hosting its bases.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $55.44 per troy ounce, down 0.17% from the $55.53 it cost on Thursday.
BoJ to leave interest rates in July policy meeting - Kyodo
According to a Kyodo News report, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 1% in the July policy meeting, people familiar with the matter told. The report also showed that the central bank will likely raise its growth forecast for the year.
Japanese Yen drifts lower against the US Dollar and draws closer to 40-year lows
The Japanese Yen (JPY) ticks lower for the second consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD), reaching the 162.50 area on Friday, drawing closer to the 40-year low, at 162.84 hit earlier this month.
European Central Bank: Rates on hold but tightening bias – Nordea
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich expects the European Central Bank to leave policy rates unchanged at the July meeting, describing it as a pause rather than a shift in stance. Lower-than-expected June inflation and volatile Middle East developments reduce urgency for an immediate move.
British Pound: Bearish against Euro on hawkish ECB guidance – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists see asymmetric downside risks for the British Pound (GBP) against the Euro (EUR). They argue that EUR/GBP appears notably undervalued relative to rate differentials, data surprises and equity performance.
Japanese Yen: Homeward investment shift could support recovery – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights that the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains near cyclical lows, but Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) and Japan Trusts flows already show a shift back toward JGBs.
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) in line with forecasts (-0.1%) in June
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) in line with forecasts (-0.1%) in June
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) remains unchanged at 0.2% in June
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) remains unchanged at 0.2% in June
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) in line with expectations (2.4%) in June
Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) in line with expectations (2.4%) in June
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) in line with expectations (2.8%) in June
Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) in line with expectations (2.8%) in June