Market News
Stay on top of the major news, data and analysis moving forex and global financial markets.
Gold bears retain control as USD strengthens on Fed hike bets and Mideast crisis
Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its offered tone through the first half of the European session on Thursday and seems vulnerable to following an intraday rejection near the $4,100 mark.
United States Dollar Index regains ground on further escalation in Middle East war
The US Dollar (USD) trades slightly positive in the Asian session on Thursday after a juggernaut fall the previous day. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.12% higher to near 100.92.
Japanese Yen softens after Fed leaves rates on hold
The USD/JPY pair posts modest gains near 163.50 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
US resumes strikes against Iran, targeting Qeshm Island
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) began launching strikes against Iran late Wednesday, retaliating against Iranian missile attacks on American forces in the region, the Guardian reported.
Japan’s Katayama says official proposed no ceiling on next year’s budget requests
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that officials proposed no ceiling on next year’s budget requests.
New Zealand Dollar rises as ANZ Business Outlook Index jumps in July
NZD/USD extends its gains for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.5810 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency pair climbs higher as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) receives support from a sharp rise in domestic business confidence.
Canadian Dollar consolidates as Mideast crisis supports oil and USD ahead of US data
The USD/CAD pair is seen consolidating below mid-1.4000s during the Asian session on Thursday, though it remains close to an over one-week trough touched the previous day.
Australia Building Permits (YoY): 8.9% (June) vs 5.3%
Australia Building Permits (YoY): 8.9% (June) vs 5.3%
Australia Export Price Index (QoQ) increased to 1.1% in 2Q from previous 0.5%
Australia Export Price Index (QoQ) increased to 1.1% in 2Q from previous 0.5%
Australia Import Price Index (QoQ) came in at 5.7%, above expectations (0%) in 2Q
Australia Import Price Index (QoQ) came in at 5.7%, above expectations (0%) in 2Q
Australia Building Permits (MoM) above expectations (-1.5%) in June: Actual (7.2%)
Australia Building Permits (MoM) above expectations (-1.5%) in June: Actual (7.2%)
WTI falls below $83.00 despite hostilities in the Middle East
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $82.80 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. WTI falls amid some profit-taking despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East.Â
Australian Dollar gains despite cooling domestic Inflation, hawkish Fed hold
AUD/USD inches higher after two days of losses, trading around 0.6960 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency pair may face potential downside pressure as the US Dollar (USD) could gain strength following a hawkish interest rate pause by the Federal Reserve (Fed).