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Forex Today: Gold surges above $4,240 as US labor data crumbles
Metals were the biggest earners of the day on Wednesday, with Gold surging more than 4% to trade near $4,247 per troy ounce and Silver rallying almost 5% toward $62.20 amid a softer-than-expected US labor market report, with a slowdown in private hiring.
Fed Cook backs hold but warns rate hike possible if disinflation stalls
Fed Governor Lisa Cook said she supported leaving rates unchanged at the last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, as she awaits more data. She added that inflation risks outweigh job market risks, while reaffirming her full commitment to restoring price stability.
Singapore Dollar: Break of 1.2790 may unlock further gains – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD was broadly flat on Tuesday, with SGD NEER trading 1.5–2.0% above its mid-point, implying a 1.2773–1.2837 range. Intraday, they expect consolidation between 1.2805 and 1.2840.
Mexican Peso extends nine-day gains as Gulf War de-escalates
The Mexican Peso extends its gains for the ninth consecutive day on Wednesday, as the US Dollar remains on the back foot amid softer-than-expected US jobs data ahead of the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls report. The USD/MXN trades at 17.24, down 0.10%.
Japan: Passive foreign interest limits upside – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that foreign demand for Japanese equities remains subdued compared with interest in JPY and JGBs.
Asian FX: Repricing risk as policymakers resist weakness – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee argues that Asian currencies may face repricing risk as global policymakers increasingly resist competitive depreciation.
Euro advances as US labor data disappoints
EUR/USD trades on the front foot near 1.1560 on Wednesday, adding around 0.2% as a weak United States (US) labor market report undermines the US Dollar (USD).
Silver Price Forecast: XAG skyrockets above $60, tests 50-day SMA
Silver (XAG/USD) price surges more than 4% on Wednesday as the Greenback remains on the back foot due to softer-than-expected jobs and data, though the fall was capped as business activity in the services sector continued to expand.
British Pound: Range trade holds ahead of Q2 GDP against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the British Pound (GBP) is slightly firmer versus the US Dollar (USD), with modestly better PMIs but a fading fundamental backdrop as 2-year spreads give back gains since late June.
Gold rallies as Iran-US deal seems closer ahead of NFP
Gold (XAU/USD) price surges to its highest level in nearly seven weeks, gaining nearly 3.80% on Wednesday as the Greenback loses ground and US Treasury yields fail to gain traction. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,232, its highest level since June 18, after bouncing off daily lows of $4,065.
WTI holds near three-week low as traders await Hormuz agreement
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil remains under pressure on Wednesday but struggles to attract fresh selling as traders await confirmation that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $74 per barrel, hovering near three-week lows.
Swiss Franc gains as US economic data disappoints and Fed hike bets weaken
The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US economic data pressures the Greenback, while traders closely follow efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At the time of writing, USD/CHF trades around 0.8078, down nearly 0.18% on the day.
Dow Jones Industrial Average takes another record on Tehran's terms
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 54,500 on Wednesday, 0.76% higher and at a fresh record, roughly 1,400 points above the high it set in early July.