Polish Zloty: Near-term EUR/PLN forecast raised to 4.30 – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose raises the near-term EUR/PLN forecast from 4.20 to 4.30, citing recent global risk-off moves and uncertainty surrounding the oil price shock.
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Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
The US aviation regulator has ordered inspections of the fuselages of Boeing 737 Max planes for possible cracks in a component.
FX Outlook: High-Stakes Payrolls
Kevin Warsh’s ambiguity at the July FOMC means data releases like today’s payrolls carry greater risks of an outsized market reaction. Our call (70k) is close to consensus (80k), with only a tick higher in unemployment …
NFP or Iran: Which factor will break the US Dollar Index out of its consolidation?
The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades around 99.95 at the time of writing on Friday, virtually unchanged on the day, as investors refrain from placing aggressive bets ahead of the release of the July US employment report.
ECB publishes consolidated banking data for end-March 2026
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of credit institutions headquartered in the EU in March 2026
Saudi Arabia warns to step up attacks on Houthis – The Guardian
According to a report from The Guardian, Saudi Arabia aims to extend its military operations against Iran-aligned Houthis for attacking the Najran province, which is located in its southern region, and Yemeni government…
Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by pressuring Trump to end Iran war
Trade unions have called on Andy Burnham to tackle the cost of living crisis at its source by pressuring Donald Trump to bring the conflict in the Middle East swiftly to an end.
British Pound remains weaker as UK-US yields narrow, US Dollar strengthens
GBP/USD extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.3450 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair depreciates as the British Pound (GBP) softens even as United Kingdom (UK) political risk fades.
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.
Australian Dollar bulls remains on the sidelines as Iran risks support USD ahead of US NFP
The AUD/USD pair steadies around the 0.7030-0.7025 region during the Asian session on Friday as traders opt to wait for the release of the closely watched US monthly employment details before placing fresh directional b…
Australian Dollar holds losses against Japanese Yen following China’s Trade Balance data
AUD/JPY halts its three-day winning streak, trading around 111.30 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross depreciates as the Australian Dollar (AUD) loses ground, driven by a surge in global safe-haven dema…
New Zealand Dollar hangs near weekly low after China's trade data as USD bulls await NFP
The NZD/USD pair sticks to a negative bias for the second consecutive day and trades near the lower end of its weekly range, around the 0.5865 region, during the Asian session on Friday.
Why is Hero MotoCorp stock rising today?
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $62.20 in countdown to US NFP data
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 1% higher to near $62.20 during the Asian trading session on Friday. The white metal rises ahead of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July, which will be published at 1…
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users
China’s July Trade Balance: Surplus widens more than expected to $112.5 billion
China's Trade Balance for July, in US Dollar (USD) terms, arrives at $112.5 billion, higher than the $107.0 billion expected, but lower than the prior release of 125.62 billion.
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The chain has been a fixture of the British High Street for more than 50 years and is still used by around half of all UK households.
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels.
Progyny Q2 2026 slides: revenue beats, margins expand despite stock drop
It’s Friday, so treat yourself! Inspire Brands, the private empire behind Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In, Baskin Robbins, and Jimmy John’s, just confidentially filed for an IPO. Backer Roark Capital…
Thailand: Supply-led pressures and prolonged hold for BoT – UOB
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research, led by economists Enrico Tanuwidjaja and Sathit Talaengsatya, analyzes Thailand’s July CPI undershoot driven by lower fuel prices while core inflation edges higher.
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A US judge in New Mexico on Thursday ordered Meta to pay another $567m (£421m) for its failure to warn the public about dangers its platforms posed to children, marking the largest ruling against the company over child…
South Korean Won: Flow reversal case builds – Societe Generale
Societe Generale strategist Kiyong Seong turns tactically constructive on USD/KRW, arguing that recent Won strength has been driven by late-stage flow factors rather than fundamentals.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Ben Wodecki is used to travelling the globe and is used to seeing airline crew at work.