Japanese Yen rebounds on softer US payrolls, intervention risks
USD/JPY falls 0.92% on Thursday and trades around 161.05 at the time of writing after a much weaker-than-expected US employment report weighs on the US Dollar (USD).
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Euro hits nine-day high after softer-than-expected US NFP
The Euro (EUR) gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after weaker-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data reduced expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike.
New Zealand Dollar advances as weaker US employment data weighs on US Dollar
NZD/USD rises 0.59% on Thursday to trade around 0.5705 at the time of writing, supported by a sharp decline in the US Dollar (USD) following the release of a significantly weaker-than-expected US employment report.
Federal Reserve: Jobs slowdown supports steady rates – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Bernd Weidensteiner notes that weaker US employment data for June and downward revisions to prior months reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike rates at the late-July meeting. With Oil prices sharp…
Gold climbs as weak US NFP sends the US Dollar to a two-week low
Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the front foot on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid rumors of a potential intervention by Tokyo after the Japanese Yen (JPY) hit a 40-year low earlier this week. The Greenback extende…
Forex Today: US Dollar weakens after softer US jobs data
The US Dollar Index (DXY) came under pressure near the 100.90 level after the latest United States (US) employment report showed a clear slowdown in hiring. Nonfarm Payrolls rose by only 57,000 in June, while May’s gain…
Indonesia: Stabilising FX and bonds as oil eases – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes that Indonesia’s onshore FX and bond markets have stabilised following a correction in global Oil prices, though gains are modest. She highlights USD/IDR’s move below 18000…
Germany: Reform drive supports growth narrative – ING
ING’s Carsten Brzeski analyses a new German government reform package focused on cutting red tape, increasing labour market flexibility, and capping healthcare and pension costs to restore competitiveness. He notes that…
Swiss Franc gains as disappointing US Nonfarm Payrolls pressure the US Dollar
USD/CHF weakens sharply on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) comes under broad selling pressure following a weaker-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 0.8029,…
US Dollar: Softer jobs and inflation outlook weigh on rate expectations – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Bernd Weidensteiner highlights that US nonfarm payrolls rose only 57,000 in June, far below consensus, with prior months revised down by 74,000. Monthly job growth has been slowing and the six-month averag…
Thailand: Narrow rebound, steady BoT rate – UOB
UOB economists Enrico Tanuwidjaja and Sathit Talaengsatya see Thailand’s 2Q26 starting stronger than feared, driven by exports and technology-linked investment, but with domestic demand still weak. They expect the BOT p…
British Pound rallies as weak NFP smashes Fed hike bets
The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers solid gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after the latest US employment report missed estimates, reducing the chances of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike. At the time of wr…
BoE’s Mann: Activist move can bring inflation expectations and outcomes toward 2% target
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Catherine Mann said on Thursday that an “activist move” may be needed if inflation expectations and outcomes move unfavorably, according to a speech text released by the BoE ahead of an…
New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ governance and housing signals – BNY
Geoff Yu reports that the RBNZ will keep its Monetary Policy Committee at six members ahead of the November election, after a split 3-3 vote in May where external members backed a hike. New Zealand building consents sho…
Australian Dollar weakens after trade deficit, Japanese Yen lifted by intervention risks
AUD/JPY declines by 0.61% on Thursday, trading around 111.40 at the time of writing. The Australian Dollar (AUD) comes under pressure after trade data missed expectations by a wide margin, while the Japanese Yen (JPY) r…
United States Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 215K last week
According to a report from the US Department of Labour (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US citizens submitting new applications for unemployment insurance shrank to 215K for the week ending June 27. The latest …
Fed's Daly: There is a scenario where Fed has to fight inflation
While speaking at a Banco de España conference in Santander, Spain, San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said that she doesn't see any signs of a lack of economic resiliency in the US, despite above-target …
Silver Price Forecast: Weak NFP pushes XAG to the top of its weekly range
Silver (XAG/USD) climbs to the top of its weekly trading range on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) slides to a two-week low after US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data surprised to the downside. At the time of writing, XAG/USD …
Eurozone: Minimum reserves debate reshapes liquidity – ING
ING strategists Benjamin Schroeder and Michiel Tukker discuss how a potential increase in the Minimum Reserve Requirement (MRR) by the ECB could tighten Eurozone liquidity and reduce ECB losses. They highlight uneven di…
Breaking: US Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 57K in June vs. 110K expected
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States (US) rose by 57K in June, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Thursday. This print followed the 129K increase (revised from 172K) recorded in May and fell shor…
Mexico: USMCA review cycle extends uncertainty – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish argues that the US decision to opt for annual USMCA reviews instead of a 16-year extension prolongs policy uncertainty for Mexico while leaving near-term trade flows intact. He sees muted M…
Canadian Dollar gains as weaker US jobs data pressure US Dollar
USD/CAD falls to 1.4180 on Thursday, down 0.26% on the day after dropping to 1.4150, its lowest level in more than a week, following a much weaker-than-expected US employment report.
Forex Today: US Dollar eases after PCE data, Yen remains near intervention zone
The US Dollar Index (DXY) lost momentum on Thursday, retreating toward the 101.40 area after a fresh batch of United States (US) economic data showed sticky inflation, stronger growth, and a resilient labor market. Annu…
Thailand: BoT steady stance backs fragile growth – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng expects the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.00% through 2026, after a second consecutive on-hold decision. The report highlights BoT’s preference …