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Latvia issues air threat alert, Finland restricts air and sea traffic
Latvian officials announced the activation of an air threat alert in the southeastern part of the country, near the border with Russia and Belarus, Reuters reported on Friday.
British Pound edges higher vs softer USD; lacks follow-through as geopolitics cap gains
The GBP/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Friday and, for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to the weekly low, which it touched the previous day.
Australia Investment Lending for Homes dipped from previous -3%Â to -10.2% in 2Q
Australia Investment Lending for Homes dipped from previous -3%Â to -10.2% in 2Q
Australia Home Loans climbed from previous -4.3% to -1.9% in 2Q
Australia Home Loans climbed from previous -4.3% to -1.9% in 2Q
Japanese Yen strengthens as soft US PPI tempers Fed outlook
The USD/JPY pair loses traction to near 159.45 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Softer US inflation reports and fears of currency intervention weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the Japanese Yen (JPY).
Australian Dollar declines despite RBA rate hike warning
AUD/USD edges lower for the third successive day, trading around 0.7060 during the Asian hours on Friday. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor Chris Kent stated on Thursday that recent interest rate hikes are producing their intended effect.
New Zealand Dollar recovers from two-week low as fading Fed hike bets undermine USD
The NZD/USD pair is seen building on the previous day's bounce from the 0.5820 region, or a two-week low, and gaining some positive traction during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices climbed back above 0.5850 in the last hour and, for now, seem to have snapped a four-day losing streak.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7878 vs. 6.7888 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7878 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7888.
Euro gathers strength above 1.1500 as cooling inflation data weighs on US Dollar
The EUR/USD pair gains ground to near 1.1535 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the Euro (EUR) following a softer-than-expected US inflation report. The US July Retail Sales data will take center stage later on Friday.Â
Japan Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks dipped from previous ¥392.5B to ¥-368.5B in August 7
Japan Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks dipped from previous ¥392.5B to ¥-368.5B in August 7
Japan Foreign Bond Investment climbed from previous ¥477.9B to ¥1629.4B in August 7
Japan Foreign Bond Investment climbed from previous ¥477.9B to ¥1629.4B in August 7
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Steadies above 215.00 capped by 50-day SMA
The GBP/JPY remains directionless on Thursday as traders turn cautious about opening fresh directional bets amid intervention fears in the FX markets, which could strengthen the Yen, and after solid UK data. The cross-pair sits at around 215.00, down 0.02%.
New Zealand Business NZ PMI declined to 54.3 in July from previous 59.7
New Zealand Business NZ PMI declined to 54.3 in July from previous 59.7