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EUR/JPY extends rally as ECB hike buzz tests Yen risks
The EUR/JPY extends its advance for the third straight day, set to end the week with solid gains as traders brace for the end of the week.
Indonesian Rupiah: BI may still need to tighten – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan reports that Bank Indonesia kept its policy rate at 5.75%, surprising expectations for a hike, as recent Rupiah stabilization allowed policymakers to stay on hold.
New Zealand Dollar falls as strong US labor data supports the Dollar
NZD/USD trades lower near the 0.5770 area on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens following better-than-expected United States (US) labor-market data.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Holds 218 floor as bulls eye 219 breakout
The GBP/JPY rotates for the third straight day, as a ‘bullish harami’ chart pattern opens the door for further upside, but intervention fears by Japanese authorities cap the cross-pair advance. The GBP/JPY trades at 218.17, unchanged.
Singapore Dollar: Sideways range holds against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann expect USD/SGD to remain directionless in the near term, with intraday trading confined to a tight 1.2900–1.2925 band. Over the coming weeks, the pair is seen oscillating in a broader 1.2875–1.2955 range as earlier downside momentum has faded.
Forex Today: US Dollar rises as strong labor data and Middle East tensions lift Oil
Here is what you need to know for Friday, July 24:
Indonesian Rupiah: BI uses incentives over hikes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay reports Bank Indonesia kept the BI Rate at 5.75%, choosing targeted capital-flow incentives over further tightening to support the Indonesian Rupiah. BI cut hedging costs and improved macroprudential liquidity tools, echoing RBI’s playbook.
Australian Dollar trades under pressure amid strong US data
AUD/USD trades lower near the 0.6970 area on Thursday, giving back earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens on the back of upbeat United States (US) labor market data and continued hostilities between the US and Iran.
Asia FX: Oil shock seen manageable – BNY
BNY’s Geoff Yu argues that Oil near $95 is a shock for Asian energy importers but not a trigger for a broad balance-of-payments crisis.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG lower highs structure holds, bears eye $55
Silver price dives over 3.80% on Thursday as the precious metals segment tumbles amid overall US Dollar strength and heightened risk aversion amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The XAG/USD trades at $57.62 after hitting a weekly high of $60.94.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls struggle below the 50-day SMA
AUD/USD edges lower on Thursday as a stronger US Dollar (USD) outweighs support from stronger-than-expected Australian employment data. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.6966, down 0.45% on the day.
Canadian Dollar: Holds near fair value against US Dollar – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is tracking the broader US Dollar (USD) trend, with USD/CAD easing overnight then rebounding to trade nearly flat.
Swiss Franc hits 13-month low as rising Oil prices boost bets on Fed hike
USD/CHF climbs to its highest level since June 2025 on Thursday, supported by a broadly stronger US Dollar (USD) as the expanding war in the Middle East pushes Oil prices higher and strengthens Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike expectations.