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Australian Dollar reacts little to dismal jobs data; holds above weekly low vs weaker JPY
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some sellers following the release of a dismal Australian jobs report, though it lacks follow-through and holds above the weekly low touched the previous day.
Australia Part-Time Employment dipped from previous 47KÂ to -32.2K in July
Australia Part-Time Employment dipped from previous 47KÂ to -32.2K in July
Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. registered at 4.5% above expectations (4.4%) in July
Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. registered at 4.5% above expectations (4.4%) in July
Australia Participation Rate in line with expectations (66.9%) in July
Australia Participation Rate in line with expectations (66.9%) in July
Australia Employment Change s.a. came in at -15.8K below forecasts (15K) in July
Australia Employment Change s.a. came in at -15.8K below forecasts (15K) in July
Australia Full-Time Employment down to 16.3K in July from previous 29.3K
Australia Full-Time Employment down to 16.3K in July from previous 29.3K
British Pound edges lower as USD steadies above three-month low; downside seems limited
The GBP/USD pair edges lower during the Asian session on Thursday and retreats further from its highest level since May 11, touched the previous day.
WTI surges above $84.50 as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalate
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price appreciates after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around $85.50 per barrel during the Asian hours on Thursday.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7808 vs. 6.7854 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 6.7808 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7854 and 6.7196 Reuters estimate.
Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations increased to 4.9% in August from previous 4.7%
Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations increased to 4.9% in August from previous 4.7%
China PBoC Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (3%)
China PBoC Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (3%)
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in August
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Thursday. The one-year and five-year LPRs were at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively.
Euro edges lower below 1.1700 despite fading Fed hike odds
The EUR/USD pair posts modest losses around 1.1675 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) after experiencing a sharp surge in the previous session.