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Germany Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (2.9%) in August
Germany Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (2.9%) in August
Japanese Yen remains firm against US Dollar amid hawkish BoJ bets, US PPI data eyed
The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds onto an over-a-week-long upside run against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. As of writing, the USD/JPY pair trades marginally lower to near 153.45 and is close to its over six-month low at 152.89 posted on Wednesday.
BoJ’s Masu: Underlying inflation gradually approaching 2% but don't see it overshooting
Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy board member Kazuyuki Masu said on Thursday that the policy rate is still below our estimated range on neutral rate and has been below that level for a very long time so this needs to be fixed soon.
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Softens below 111.00, bearish vibe prevails below 100-day SMA
The AUD/JPY cross loses momentum to near 110.75 during the early European session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) amid rising expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ).Â
Indian Rupee hits fresh 10-day low amid boiling oil prices
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its losing run against the US Dollar (USD) for the third trading day on Thursday. The USD/INR pair posts a fresh 10-day high at 95.47 as the ongoing rally in oil prices continues to batter the Indian currency.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Stays near 178.50 amid ongoing bearish bias
EUR/JPY remains steady after three days of losses, trading around 178.60 during the Asian hours on Thursday. Technical analysis of the daily chart indicates the currency cross remains within the descending channel pattern, signalling a bearish bias.
Indonesia Consumer Confidence rose from previous 116.8Â to 118.5 in August
Indonesia Consumer Confidence rose from previous 116.8Â to 118.5 in August
Swiss Franc gains as US Dollar weakens on Fed uncertainty
USD/CHF loses ground after registering gains in the previous day, trading around 0.8090 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Sticks to gains above 1.1600 as bulls await ECB, US PPI
The EUR/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through as traders seem hesitant ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting and the US Producer Price Index (PPI).
Gold holds steady above $4,400 as traders await US inflation data for Fed rate cues
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest intraday uptick on Thursday and trades just above the $4,400 mark during the early European session. Moreover, the commodity holds comfortably above a one-week low, set on Wednesday, as traders keenly await the release of US inflation figures.
United States Dollar Index weakens ahead of critical US inflation reports
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground for the fourth consecutive day and trading around 98.70 during Asian hours on Thursday.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades firmly near $67.60 ahead of US PPI, CPI data
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades higher at around $67.60 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The white metal reflects strength as the US Dollar is under pressure ahead of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data for August, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
New Zealand Dollar edges higher to near 0.5850 ahead of US PPI inflation data
The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5845 during the early Asian session on Thursday, bolstered by a softer US Dollar (USD). All eyes will be on the upcoming Producer Price Index (PPI) data due on Thursday.Â