United States Continuing Jobless Claims came in at 1.818M, above expectations (1.81M) in April 3

United States Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey above forecasts (10) in April: Actual (26.7)

United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average up to 209.75K in April 10 from previous 209.5K

United States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 207K below forecasts (215K) in April 10

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TD Securities strategists report that United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for February significantly beat expectations, with broad-based strength across services, production and construction.

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BTC whales absorbed 270K coins in the past month, according to Bitfinex estimates. Whale buying remained the main driver on the spot market.

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its interest rates unchanged in March, and the meeting accounts released on Thursday show a central bank determined to preserve flexibility in an environment marked by heightened uncertainty.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) outperforms its major currency peers, except the Canadian Dollar (CAD), during the European trading session on Thursday.

Commerzbank analysts highlight that India’s March trade deficit narrowed more than expected as imports slumped, but warn this may reverse as Oil prices rise and exports face Middle East-related disruptions.

Cryptocurrency prices are broadly consolidating, with Bitcoin (BTC) extending sideways action slightly below the $75,000 threshold, even as institutional inflows continue to support the market.

Gold’s (XAU/USD) nurses minor gains in an “inside day” on Thursday, trading at around $4,820, with price action constrained within Wednesday’s ranges. Hopes of new peace talks between the US and Iran keep precious metals buoyed, but the XAU/USD pair is failing to break resistance at the $4,850 area.

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Lee Hardman at MUFG observes that both Euro (EUR) and Pound (GBP) have fully reversed their initial Middle East conflict losses versus the US Dollar (USD), helped by falling European energy prices and stronger United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.

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China’s economy picked up speed in the first three months of this year, powered by strong sales of machinery and electronics to other countries. But government officials are warning about trouble ahead. The National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday the economy grew 5.0% during the first quarter compared to last year. That beat what analysts […]

BNY reports that European Central Bank (ECB) officials are signaling a preference to hold rates at the April meeting, despite Eurozone inflation rising to 2.6% year-on-year in March. Policymakers stress the need for more data given Iran-related growth and oil risks.

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ING’s Chris Turner argues that while global risk assets are rallying and weighing on the US Dollar (USD), conditions for a sustained Dollar decline are not yet in place.

EUR/JPY loses 0.15% on Thursday, trading near 187.30 at the time of writing and extending its consolidation above the 187.00 level seen since the beginning of the week.

The GBP/USD pair trades 0.1% lower to near 1.3545 during the European trading session on Thursday, struggling to extend the rally above the 1.3600 hurdle.

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TD Securities strategists note that Australian employment data for March broadly matched the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) expectations, with steady unemployment and solid full-time job gains.