EUR/GBP recovers its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.8410 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross advances as the Euro (EUR) attracts buying support following Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the first quarter, released by Destatis.
The EUR/JPY cross edges lower to near 162.35 during the early European session on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) due to rising expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will continue raising interest rates this year.
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Friday. Likely foreign outflows from domestic equities and higher crude oil prices undermine the Indian currency.
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1919 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1903 and 7.2151 Reuters estimate.
GBP/USD treaded water on Thursday, marking in a tight circle just north of the 1.3400 handle as global market sentiment suffers knock-on effects from a recent bout of worry that shot through Treasury yields this week.
The GBP/JPY registers modest gains as Friday’s Asian session begins, carrying on an upbeat mood as the pair gained over 0.23% on Thursday, bottoming at around the 192.00 area. At the time of writing, the cross-pair trades at 193.14 virtually unchanged.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues to lose ground versus the Japanese Yen (JPY) late on Thursday, depreciating over 0.15% amid a risk-on mood.
The USD/JPY snapped seven straight days of losses and climbed over 0.20% on Thursday late during the North American session. The Yen’s recent depreciation despite falling US Treasury yields and amid the lack of a catalyst could be attributed to traders booking profits ahead of the weekend.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) came under renewed pressure on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) found its footing, with risk appetite fading and broader markets tilting defensively.
EUR/USD tumbled below 1.1300 on Thursday as economic data from the United States (US) fared better than expected compared to Eurozone Flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures for May. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades at 1.1271, down by 0.55%.
The Group of 7 (G7) finance leaders wrapped up its most recent summit on Thursday, with EU Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis characterizing the talks as “positive and successful,” particularly in advancing support for Ukraine and addressing global economic imbalances.
The Mexican Peso (MXN) is gaining traction against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, supported by a hotter-than-expected mid-May inflation reading.
The British Pound (GBP) is navigating choppy price action against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, holding above the 1.3400 psychological mark to trade near 1.3410 during the American session, as traders digest the latest business activity data from both sides of the Atlantic.
The US Dollar (USD) continues to face pressure from broad-based macro concerns, including high fiscal deficits, prolonged elevated interest rates, and rising geopolitical tensions.
The NZD/USD pair falls to near the round level of 0.5900 during North American trading hours on Thursday. The Kiwi pair slumps after the release of the stronger-than-projected United States (US) Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for May.
The EUR/GBP cross edges lower on Thursday, retreating after a three-day rally to trade near 0.8420 at the start of the American session as investors digest a mixed batch of economic data from both sides.
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) has been gaining steadily against the US Dollar (USD) since January, reflecting diverging economic conditions between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Japanese Yen (JPY) is entering Thursday’s NA session with a modest gain against the US Dollar (USD), a lone performer in an environment of mild (albeit broad-based) USD strength, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
Pound Sterling (GBP) is down 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10, trading relatively well despite a generally disappointing preliminary PMI release, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is down marginally, reflecting the minor lift in the US Dollar (USD) generally more than anything else.
Euro (EUR) is entering Thursday’s NA session with a 0.3% decline against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming most of the G10 currencies with the exception of SEK and NZD, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) inches lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, erasing earlier gains. The AUD/USD pair is holding within a narrow range, down 0.50% at the time of writing, to trade around 0.6420 in the European trading hours.
The USD/JPY pair recoups its initial losses and flattens around 143.50 during European trading hours on Thursday. The pair rebounds as the US Dollar (USD) attracts bids on Thursday after a three-day losing streak.
AUD/USD remains under pressure as weak May PMI data supports expectations for RBA rate cuts. The pair struggles to hold above its 200-DMA, with markets now pricing in 75bps of easing over the next year, BBH FX analysts report.
USD/JPY had a brief uptick after the US and Japan confirmed existing currency policy and did not discuss foreign exchange levels. USD/JPY subsequently edged lower while Japanese government bond yields are breaking higher at the long-end of the curve, BBH FX analysts report.
EUR/GBP ended the day higher following UK inflation data for April surprising significantly to the topside, relative to both consensus and BoE estimate, Danske Bank's FX analysts report.
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Robert Holzmann said on Thursday, “the Euro's importance as a global currency is set to increase.”
Improving upward momentum indicates EUR/USD could maintain its upward bias; it is premature to expect a retest of the 1.1573 high, UOB Group's FX analyst Quek Ser Leang reports.
April’s rise in UK services inflation was mostly down to a temporary spike in air fares and package holidays caused by the timing of Easter—an effect that should unwind soon, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
European currencies continue to gain ground, supported by a rotation out of US assets, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.