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Gold rallies to its highest level since late May, eyes $4,600 on weak USD ahead of US PMIs
Gold (XAU/USD) builds on the intraday breakout momentum above a technically significant 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and climbs to its highest level since late May during the first half of the European session on Friday.
Swiss Franc edges up against US Dollar amid heightened US debt concerns
The Swiss Franc (CHF) resumes its upside journey against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after a corrective move the previous day. The USD/CHF pair is down 0.17% to near 0.7990 in the Asian trading session.
Australian Dollar gains ground above 0.7100 as US debt concerns weigh on US Dollar
The AUD/USD pair gains traction to near 0.7135 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) and is set for a weekly loss as traders viewed the US Treasury's bond buyback gambit as merely a temporary fix.Â
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD surges to near $69.00 amid heightened volatility
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the third successive day, trading around $68.70 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday. Silver prices rise as investors turn to safe-haven metals amid heightened volatility across global currency and bond markets.
United States Dollar Index trades around 99.75-99.70, hangs near three-month low
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Friday, stalling the previous day's modest bounce from the vicinity of mid-98.00s, or the lowest since May 14.
British Pound edges higher to near 1.3650, UK Retail Sales data looms
The GBP/USD pair gathers strength near 1.3645 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the British Pound (GBP) amid fading Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations.
Canadian Dollar gains ground amid rising oil prices
USD/CAD extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 1.3770 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency pair loses ground as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support from rising crude oil prices.
New Zealand Dollar extends gains to fresh high since June, above mid-0.5900s vs softer USD
The NZD/USD pair attracts buyers for the third straight day and climbs to a fresh high since early June, around the 0.5965-0.5970 region during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices remain on track to register strong weekly gains amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
Euro gains on hawkish ECB outlook despite firm US Dollar
EUR/USD remains stronger for the third consecutive day, trading around 1.1680 during the Asian hours on Friday. The Euro (EUR) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD), bolstered by strong economic fundamentals across the region.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7817 vs. 6.7808 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7817 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7808 and 6.7262 Reuters estimate.
WTI consolidates around $86.00; bulls potential intact amid US-Iran impasse
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – oscillates in a range around the $86.00 mark during the Asian session on Friday and remains well within striking distance of a three-week high, touched the previous day.
Japanese Yen flatlines after CPI inflation report
The USD/JPY pair holds steady near 159.05 during the early Asian session on Friday. Growing speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could raise interest rates next month offsets the weaker Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (55.1) in August
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (55.1) in August