Japanese Yen falls near multi-decade low
USD/JPY trades above163.90 on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens following significantly better-than-expected United States (US) labor market data.
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163.00: Why the Japanese Yen is trading at historic lows despite BoJ hike speculation
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to trade at historic lows, with USD/JPY pressing past year-to-date highs above the 163.00 handle, as a renewed surge in global Oil and Natural Gas prices has dealt a severe blow to the n…
United Kingdom: Risks for Sterling – ING
ING’s economists describe United Kingdom (UK) public finances as strained by rising spending pressures and high debt interest, despite ongoing fiscal consolidation via frozen tax thresholds and falling gilt issuance. Th…
Gold falls as Iran war lifts Oil prices, Fed rate hike bets
Gold (XAU/USD) loses ground on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds, while the widening war in the Middle East drives Oil prices higher. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades aro…
Turkish Lira: High carry stays attractive as easing delayed – ING
ING’s Frantisek Taborsky expects the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) to keep its 37.00% rate unchanged, with geopolitical tensions, Oil above $90 and tariff changes limiting scope to absorb higher energy …
Mexican Peso: Slightly stronger MXN outlook – Commerzbank
Commerzbank strategist Michael Pfister argues that Banxico’s recent rate cuts were broadly justified by moderating inflation and Mexico’s weakening economy, leaving little reason for the central bank to tighten policy d…
Lagarde speech: Some asked whether we should consider a hike
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the July policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
WTI extends rally towards $90 as Middle East energy supply risks intensify
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, extends its winning streak for the fifth trading day on Thursday, is up over 3% at around $88.60 during the European trading session. The oil price extends its advance as…
Lagarde speech: Indicators suggest economic activity will remain modest
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the July policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
Euro: ECB seen hiking in September – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues the European Central Bank (ECB) can delay action today but will keep a hawkish tone as inflation stays near 3% and core pressures may even rise. She expects the next rate move to 2.50…
Forex Today: Focus shifts to ECB rate call, while tensions remain high in Middle East
Financial markets turn risk-averse on Thursday as crude Oil prices continue to push higher amid a further escalation of tensions in the Middle East. In the second half of the day, the European Central Bank (ECB) will an…
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Euro trims gains but holds above previous highs at 186.32
The Euro (EUR) is giving away previous gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, as investors position for the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy decision. The EUR/JPY pair, however, remains positive …
Australian Dollar: Jobs strength keeps RBA hike priced – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes AUD/USD is consolidating near 0.7000 after strong Australia employment data. Solid June job gains keep Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hike expectations alive, with cas…
Australian Dollar remains steady following improved employment data
AUD/USD holds ground after registering minor gains in the previous day, trading around 0.7000 during the European hours on Thursday. The pair remains steady as the Australian Dollar (AUD) moves little following the rele…
US Secretary of State Rubio warns of intensifying military attacks on Iran
United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that military attacks on Iran could intensify further, as the nation is not ready to make a deal.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Tests levels sub-0.5800 as bulls run out of steam
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extends losses for the third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with the NZD/USD pair dipping below 0.5800, after being rejected at the 0.5875 area earlier in the week.…
European Central Bank set to hold interest rates; Lagarde eyed for clues on likely September hike
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to hold the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the deposit facility steady at 2.4% and 2.25%, respectively. The decision will be announced on Thursday at 12:…
Japanese Yen edges higher amid intervention risks; remains close to four-decade low vs USD
The USD/JPY pair ticks lower during the Asian session on Thursday as bulls opt to move to the sidelines amid speculations that Japanese authorities will step in to prop up the domestic currency. Nevertheless, spot price…
European Central Bank: Oil-driven risks to policy path – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists note that Oil and Natural Gas prices have surged since the June European Central Bank (ECB) meeting, reversing optimism that followed the US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). They expe…
Why is TotalEnergies stock surging today?
TotalEnergies has introduced its employee share offering program for 2026, according to WorldOil. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing efforts to increase employee ownership among its global workforce.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Looks to build on upbeat Aussie jobs data-led gains above 0.7000
The AUD/USD pair catches fresh bids during the Asian session on Thursday following the release of the upbeat Australian jobs report, which lifted bets for another interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA…
South African Rand: Hawkish SARB could strengthen ZAR – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategists expect a 25bp rate hike in South Africa after a sharp June inflation surprise, with Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 5.0% and core at 4.1%. They highlight broadening price pressures be…
BoJ to raise rates again by December — Reuters poll
According to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise its interest rate again by the end of December and possibly as soon as October, keeping further rate rises in view through next…
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.