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Australian Dollar weakens as robust US data, rising US yields overshadow RBA rate hike
AUD/USD falls to around 0.6910 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.48% on the day. The Australian Dollar (AUD) loses ground against the US Dollar (USD) despite the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to raise interest rates this week, as rising US Treasury yields support the Greenback.
Crude Oil extends its rally as the Pentagon adds another carrier group
A report that the Pentagon is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East has added a second leg to Thursday's rally in Crude Oil.
British Pound buckles as DXY nears 102 on US jobs, factory strength
The Pound Sterling (GBP) dives by over 0.44% on Thursday, as business activity in the manufacturing sector remains solid in the US, while US jobs data confirmed the strength of the labor market. Consequently, this pushed US yields and the US Dollar higher.
Euro hits fresh yearly low as strong US data keeps Fed tightening in play
EUR/USD extends its decline on Thursday, falling to its lowest level since May 2025 and setting a fresh year-to-date low as the US Dollar (USD) remains firmly supported by elevated US Treasury yields and resilient US economic data.
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change meets expectations (64B) in September 25
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change meets expectations (64B) in September 25
Canadian Dollar steadies as Fed pause bets clash with resilient US economy
USD/CAD trades around 1.4240 at the time of writing on Thursday, little changed on the day with a modest 0.07% gain.
US ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 54.5 in September
In September, the US manufacturing sector lost some momentum. Indeed, the ISM Manufacturing PMI weakened to 54.5 in September from 54.6, below analysts' prediction of 55.
United States ISM Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (55) in September: Actual (54.5)
United States ISM Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (55) in September: Actual (54.5)
United States Construction Spending (MoM) came in at 0.9%, above expectations (0%) in August
United States Construction Spending (MoM) came in at 0.9%, above expectations (0%) in August
United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid came in at 77.9, above forecasts (72.3) in September
United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid came in at 77.9, above forecasts (72.3) in September
United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index up to 52.7 in September from previous 51.2
United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index up to 52.7 in September from previous 51.2
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index: 55.3 (September) vs 53.7
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index: 55.3 (September) vs 53.7
Swiss Franc steadies as stronger inflation offsets broad US Dollar demand
USD/CHF trades flat on Thursday as stronger Swiss inflation offers some support to the Swiss Franc (CHF), while a firm US Dollar (USD) keeps the pair near levels last seen in May 2025. At the time of writing, USD/CHF trades around 0.8354 after reaching an intraday high of 0.8382.