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Germany Imports (MoM) came in at -2.5% below forecasts (0.1%) in May
Germany Imports (MoM) came in at -2.5% below forecasts (0.1%) in May
Germany Trade Balance s.a. registered at €19.1B above expectations (€14.8B) in May
Germany Trade Balance s.a. registered at €19.1B above expectations (€14.8B) in May
Germany Exports (MoM) above expectations (-0.3%) in May: Actual (0.9%)
Germany Exports (MoM) above expectations (-0.3%) in May: Actual (0.9%)
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Holds a constructive bullish tone above 1.3400 as UK political risk eases
The GBP/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3405 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. Fading political uncertainty in the United Kingdom (UK) provides some support to the British Pound (GBP) against the US Dollar (USD).
Indian Rupee regains ground despite higher oil prices
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The USD/INR pair drops to near 95.40 as the US Dollar ticks lower; however, the outlook of the pair remains bullish as renewed Middle East hostilities have boosted oil prices.
BoJ maintains assessment for all 9 Japanese regionsÂ
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) latest quarterly report showed on Thursday that there's no change to the overall assessment for all 9 Japanese regions. Most regional economies are seen as "recovering moderately" still.
United States Dollar Index stays pressured near 101.00 as Fed bets/Iran risks limit losses
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, trades with a negative bias for the second straight day, though it remains confined within the previous day's range through the Asian session on Thursday.
Euro strengthens ahead of Germany’s Trade Balance data
EUR/USD extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 1.1430 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) receives support against the US Dollar (USD) ahead of Germany’s Trade Balance data release later in the day.
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Weakens to near 112.50, but uptrend remains constructive
The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 112.62 during the early European trading hours on Thursday.
WTI Price Forecast: Fails near 23.6% Fibo. amid mixed technical setup; hovers near $74.00
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – struggles to capitalize on a two-day rally, reaching an over two-week high touched the previous day, and trades with a negative bias during the Asian session on Thursday.
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Japanese Yen bulls seem hesitant as US-Japan rate gap counters intervention risks
The USD/JPY pair edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday and, for now, seems to have snapped a four-day winning streak, though it lacks bearish conviction. Spot prices currently trade just below mid-162.00s and remain within striking distance of a four-decade high touched last Wednesday.
Indonesian Rupiah weakens following Retail Sales data
USD/IDR extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 18,140 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) holds losses following Retail Sales, which fell 3.9% year-over-year in May, against the previous decline of 3.7%.