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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Flat lines near 1.3500 as bulls shrug off UK GDP ahead of US CPI
The GBP/USD pair struggles to capitalize on its modest intraday gains and trades near the 1.3500 psychological mark during the first half of the European session on Friday.
Australian Dollar: Fresh downside momentum targets 0.7120 against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann flag a sudden AUD/USD selloff to 0.7156, with intraday momentum pointing to further losses toward 0.7140, though 0.7120 is seen as strong support for now.
United Kingdom Consumer Inflation Expectations dipped from previous 4%Â to 3.2%
United Kingdom Consumer Inflation Expectations dipped from previous 4%Â to 3.2%
Breaking: US CPI inflation stays unchanged at 3.4% in August as anticipated
Annual inflation in the United States (US), as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), held steady at 3.4% in August, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. This print came in line with the market expectation.
British Pound: Strong data clashes with dovish BoE view – ING
Francesco Pesole at ING argues that despite stronger United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data and resilient Sterling, the move in Gilts is largely externally driven and not about domestic fiscal fears.
Euro fails at 179.50 as BoJ tightening hopes underpin Japanese Yen
The Euro (EUR) retreated below 179.00 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, as the mild recovery seen after Thursday's European Central Bank (ECB) meeting failed to find follow-through above 179.50.
United States Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY consolidates around 99.00 ahead of US CPI
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, sticks to a mildly positive bias through the early European session, though it remains confined within the previous day's broader range.
Polish Zloty: NBP turns cautious as inflation rises – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke reports that the Polish central bank kept its key rate at 3.75%, while Governor Glapiński signalled no cuts until year-end after previously sounding dovish.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Likely find direction after US CPI data
The Euro (EUR) trades subduedly at around 1.1608 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Friday.
Euro steadies against Canadian Dollar amid ECB hawkish sentiment, lower oil prices
EUR/CAD experienced volatility but remained flat for the second successive day, hovering around 1.6060 during European hours on Friday. The currency cross may rise as the Euro (EUR) could receive support due to ongoing hawkish sentiment surrounding the European Central Bank (ECB) policy outlook.
Copper: Tariff risks keep prices vulnerable – ING
ING’s Commodities Strategist Ewa Manthey notes that Copper has dropped sharply after a Reuters report suggested a US decision on refined Copper tariffs is still pending, highlighting how a tariff premium has driven prices beyond fundamentals.
Forex Today: US Dollar consolidates gains as focus shifts to cricital inflation report
Here is what you need to know on Friday, September 11:
Dow Jones futures rise ahead of US CPI inflation data
Dow Jones futures advance by 0.46% to trade near 52,350 during European hours on Friday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures gain by 0.44% to trade around 7,630, while Nasdaq 100 futures inch lower by 0.45% to trade near 29,260.