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New Zealand Dollar extends rebound after RBNZ rate hike, US-Iran tensions cap gains
NZD/USD advances on Thursday and trades around 0.5730 at the time of writing, up 0.56% on the day.
British Pound hits fresh three-week highs past 1.3400 as US Dollar pulls backÂ
The British Pound (GBP) appreciates against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day on Thursday, to hit fresh three–week highs right above 1.3400.
South Africa Manufacturing Production Index (YoY) declined to -4.3% in May from previous -2.9%
South Africa Manufacturing Production Index (YoY) declined to -4.3% in May from previous -2.9%
Gold Price Forecast: Recoveries likely be capped as 20-day EMA slopes lower
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.8% higher to near $4,110 during the European trading session on Thursday. The precious metal gains as the US Dollar (USD) is down despite a slight improvement in expectations that the next monetary policy move by the Federal Reserve (Fed) will be on the upside.
Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD picks up above $59.00 as US Dollar softens
Silver (XAG/USD) is trimming losses on Thursday, and hitting session highs just above $59.00 after bouncing from $57.22 lows on Wednesday.
WTI slips below $74 after recent rally, Middle East tensions limit the downside
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades lower on Thursday and hovers around $73.10 at the time of writing, down 1.95% on the day as investors take profits following two consecutive days of strong gains.
Ireland HICP (YoY) below forecasts (3.3%) in June: Actual (3.2%)
Ireland HICP (YoY) below forecasts (3.3%) in June: Actual (3.2%)
Ireland Consumer Price Index (YoY) declined to 3.4% in June from previous 3.6%
Ireland Consumer Price Index (YoY) declined to 3.4% in June from previous 3.6%
Ireland HICP (MoM) meets forecasts (0.3%) in June
Ireland HICP (MoM) meets forecasts (0.3%) in June
Ireland Consumer Price Index (MoM) rose from previous -0.1%Â to 0.3% in June
Ireland Consumer Price Index (MoM) rose from previous -0.1%Â to 0.3% in June
US Dollar Index: Slips despite yield support – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Philip Wee notes the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped from 101.28 to 101 late in the US session, even as the US Treasury 2Y yield rose and crude Oil stayed supported by Middle East tensions.
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $59.17 per troy ounce, up 1.45% from the $58.32 it cost on Wednesday.
Euro advances against Canadian Dollar on strong German trade, weak oil
EUR/CAD gains ground after two days of losses, trading around 1.6210 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross remains stronger following stronger-than-expected trade data from Germany.