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Gold holds steady above $4,400 as traders await US inflation data for Fed rate cues
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest intraday uptick on Thursday and trades just above the $4,400 mark during the early European session. Moreover, the commodity holds comfortably above a one-week low, set on Wednesday, as traders keenly await the release of US inflation figures.
United States Dollar Index weakens ahead of critical US inflation reports
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground for the fourth consecutive day and trading around 98.70 during Asian hours on Thursday.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades firmly near $67.60 ahead of US PPI, CPI data
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades higher at around $67.60 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The white metal reflects strength as the US Dollar is under pressure ahead of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data for August, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
New Zealand Dollar edges higher to near 0.5850 ahead of US PPI inflation data
The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5845 during the early Asian session on Thursday, bolstered by a softer US Dollar (USD). All eyes will be on the upcoming Producer Price Index (PPI) data due on Thursday.Â
British Pound rises as US Dollar weaken ahead of PPI data
GBP/USD extends its winning streak for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 1.3540 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
Canadian Dollar consolidates as higher oil prices offset USD uptick ahead of US PPI
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest gains and consolidates just above the 1.3800 mark during the Asian session on Thursday. Traders seem hesitant and opt to wait for the release of US inflation figures before placing fresh directional bets.
BoJ’s Masu says expect to continue raising rates given current accommodative financial conditions
Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy board member Kazuyuki Masu said on Thursday that the central bank expected to continue raising interest rates given current accommodative financial conditions.
Australian Dollar weakens to near 0.7200 as traders await US PPI inflation data
The AUD/USD pair declines to near 0.7215 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. Markets turn cautious as traders brace for the release of the US inflation data later this week.
Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations remains unchanged at 4.9% in September
Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations remains unchanged at 4.9% in September
Japanese Yen retreats from multi-month top vs USD as traders await US inflation data
The USD/JPY pair edges higher during the Asian session on Thursday and trades just above mid-153.00s amid bears turn cautious ahead of US inflation figures.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7766 vs. 6.7769 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 6.7766 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7769 and 6.7074 Reuters estimate.
WTI declines despite rising US-Iran tensions threaten
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price depreciates after three days of gains, trading around $93.90 during Asian hours on Thursday.
BoJ to raise rates to 1.25% this month — Reuters poll
A Reuters poll showed the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will hike interest rates to 1.25% at its September policy meeting and then to 1.75% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2027, earlier than previously expected, amid persistent concerns over broadening price pressures and Japanese Yen (JPY) weakness.