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New Zealand Dollar holds gains around 0.5850, favoured by a softer US Dollar
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has retraced previous losses and extends gains for the third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The NZD/USD pair has reached the 0.5850 area, supported by a weakening Greenback, as markets dial down hopes of a Federal Reserve rate hike in July.
India: Semiconductor push and INR funding dynamics – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s economists highlight India’s new USD13.3bn India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aimed at building a full-stack semiconductor ecosystem, though they judge near-term growth impact as limited.
Oil: Physical market tightens with Persian Gulf risks – ING
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Oil prices have extended gains as US–Iran tensions escalate and tanker flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain under pressure. Large second-quarter inventory drawdowns and the imminent end of global SPR releases leave the market more exposed.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tumbles to near $57 as inflation projections remain de-anchored
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 1.33% lower to near $58.00 during the European trading session on Thursday. The white metal faces selling pressure as elevated energy prices due to renewed aggression between the United States (US) and Iran have de-anchored inflation expectations again.
British Pound remains muted as UK monthly GDP rises 0.1%, as expected
The British Pound (GBP) remains almost muted against its major currency peers after the release of the monthly United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for May.
Euro: Bullish bias builds above key support against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD has broken above prior resistance, with rapid gains seen up to 1.1482. Intraday, the pair is seen capable of testing 1.1490 while staying below significant resistance at 1.1520.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Dollar eases to 162.00, forming a triangle pattern
The US Dollar (USD) holds marginal losses against the Japanese Yen (JPY) at Thursday’s European session opening, and approaches the 162.00 area at the time of writing. Recent price action shows a sequence of lower highs and higher lows, forming a triangle pattern.
Euro remains firm against British Pound after UK growth data
The EUR/GBP cross holds positive ground near 0.8475 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The British Pound (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) following the UK economic data.Â
United Kingdom Total Trade Balance increased to £-1.044B in May from previous £-8.435B
United Kingdom Total Trade Balance increased to £-1.044B in May from previous £-8.435B
United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) above forecasts (0.6%) in May: Actual (0.7%)
United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) above forecasts (0.6%) in May: Actual (0.7%)
United Kingdom GDP grows by 0.1% MoM in May, as expected
The UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.1% MoM in May, following a 0.1% decline reported in April, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Thursday.
United Kingdom Trade Balance; non-EU up to £-7.14B in May from previous £-13.048B
United Kingdom Trade Balance; non-EU up to £-7.14B in May from previous £-13.048B
United Kingdom Goods Trade Balance came in at £-18.66B, above expectations (£-23.6B) in May
United Kingdom Goods Trade Balance came in at £-18.66B, above expectations (£-23.6B) in May