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Japanese Yen drops to weekly low as elevated US bond yields lift USD to two-month high
The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day's bounce from the 156.40-156.35 region, or a one-and-a-half-week low, and gains strong follow-through traction during the Asian session on Thursday.
Euro weakens below 1.1350 on higher US Treasury yields, Lagarde's dovish tilt
The EUR/USD pair drifts lower to around 1.1325 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) amid an extended rise in US Treasury yields. The US weekly Initial Jobless Claims report and the Fedspeak will be the highlights later in the day.Ā
Fed path shaped by firm inflation ā Societe Generale
Societe Generaleās Jan Groen reviews August US inflation and growth data, highlighting that Core PCE came in softer than expected but underlying price pressures in services remain firm. Benchmark revisions lowered measured inflation but still show it above levels consistent with the Federal Reserveās target. Stronger consumption and GDP revisions suggest the US economy entered 2H26 with more momentum, keeping an October rate hike possible.
Australian Dollar remains stronger against Japanese Yen following Trade Balance data
AUD/JPY halts its seven-day losing streak, trading around 109.80 during Asian hours on Thursday. The currency cross remains stronger as the Australian Dollar (AUD) holds gains following the release of domestic Trade Balance data.
British Pound retreats further from one-week top as USD buying remains unabated
The GBP/USD pair edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday, retreating further from levels beyond the 1.3300 mark, or a one-week high, touched the previous day.
Australian Dollar declines below 0.6959 as Trade Surplus shrinks sharply
The AUD/USD pair trades with mild losses around 0.6945 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) following Australia's TradeĀ Balance data.
Reserve Bank of Australia: Households, businesses can weather slower economy, falling house prices
In its Financial Stability Review (FSR) published on Thursday, Ā the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said that āhouseholds and businesses are well placed to weather a slower economy and falling house prices.ā
AUD495M: Australiaās Trade Surplus shrinks sharply in August
Australia's Trade Balance narrowed to A$495M MoM in August, followed a surplus of A$1,351M in the previous reading (revised from A$1,923M), according to the latestĀ foreign trade data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. Ā
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) declined to 495M in August from previous 1923M
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) declined to 495M in August from previous 1923M
Australia Imports (MoM): 5.8% (August) vs -2.5%
Australia Imports (MoM): 5.8% (August) vs -2.5%
Australia Exports (MoM) climbed from previous -3.3% to 3.7% in July
Australia Exports (MoM) climbed from previous -3.3% to 3.7% in July
Canadian Dollar seems vulnerable near two-month low as USD maintains bullish undertone
The USD/CAD pair holds steady around the 1.4235 area during the Asian session on Thursday, consolidating its recent strong gains registered over the past four weeks or so.
US President Donald Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US nuclear
US President Donald Trump unveiled a $200 billion investment plan from South Korea, $54 billion of which is slated to go to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, Reuters reported on Thursday.