The AUD/USD pair extends the range-bound theme around the 0.6700 mark during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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USD/JPY inches towards 146.00 as Yen declines on falling Japanese real wages
The USD/JPY witnessed a notable upswing in Wednesday’s trading, reaching 145.80 and approaching the key resistance level of 146.00 as markets gear up for Thursday’s Asia market session.
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Hits new three-week high as bulls target 186.00
The Pound Sterling (GBP) soared on Wednesday and posted gains of more than 1% against the Japanese Yen (JPY) as risk appetite improved ahead of the release of important economic data from the United States (US).
Euro on the top side heading into Thursday, but plenty of roadblocks remain
The Euro (EUR) saw thin but insistent broad-market gains on Wednesday, climbing against the rest of the major currency bloc in thin markets on equally thin data, with Tuesday’s Eurozone Unemployment Rate continuing to bolster the Euro as investors shrug off bearishly cautionary statements from European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers.
Fed Williams: markets remain highly reactive to new data
New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams delivered overarching remarks about the Fed’s policy stance looking forward while attending an event in New York hosted by RM Friedland and Webster Bank.
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Surges toward 160.00 on risk-on mood
The Euro (EUR) rallied sharply against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, posting gains of 1.27% or more than 200 pips as the EUR/JPY traded at 159.92, at the brisk of conquering 160.00.
New Zealand Building Permits decline by 10.6% versus forecast 8.5% increase
New Zealand Building Permits fell to a 15-month low of -10.6% in November, falling well short of the market forecast of an 8.5% increase.
Swiss Franc keeps even against Pound despite Bailey focusing on inflation
The Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) for the seventh day in a row on Wednesday as the Governor of the Bank of England (BoE), Andrew Bailey, testifies before members of Parliament at the UK Treasury Select Committee.
New Zealand Building Permits s.a. (MoM) declined to -10.6% in November from previous 8.7%
New Zealand Building Permits s.a. (MoM) declined to -10.6% in November from previous 8.7%
Mexican peso falls to two-day low as traders brace for US CPI data
The Mexican Peso (MXN) extended its losses for two straight days against the US Dollar (USD) during the North American session as USD/MXN buyers stepped in and lifted the exchange rate past 17.00 to reach a daily high of 17.02.