The EUR/GBP pair was seen trading near the 0.8500 mark during Friday's session, edging lower intraday yet holding within the mid-range of 0.8511 to 0.8548. Investors appear cautious amid a light macroeconomic backdrop, with the pair moving in sync with subtle shifts in broader market sentiment.
Russia’s central bank (CBR) will announce its rate decision today: analysts unanimously expect an unchanged key rate of 21.0%, which has been pre-signalled by policymakers.
The very modest dollar bounce has seen EUR/USD trade a little lower.
The EUR/GBP cross loses momentum to near 0.8530 during the early European session on Friday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) after the stronger-than-expected UK economic data.
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.5985 during the Asian session on Friday, pressured by the firmer Greenback. The lack of progress toward defusing the US-China trade deal exerts some selling pressure on the China-proxy Kiwi.
The EUR/USD pair weakens to near 1.1380 during the early Asian session on Friday. However, the downside for the major pair might be limited as investors remain concerned about the US-China trade tensions. Later on Friday, the final reading of Michigan Consumer Sentiment will be released.
The EURJPY pair was seen trading near the 162.00 area on Thursday, holding steady ahead of the Asian session after a mildly choppy European trading day.
The NZDJPY pair was seen trading near the 90.50 area on Thursday, stabilizing after mild intraday gains. The pair is attempting to consolidate above key short-term levels, as investors weigh broad risk sentiment and upcoming Asian market flows.
The renewed selling pressure prompted the Greenback to set aside two daily advances in a row on Thursday as investors remained apathetic regarding any real progress on the US-China trade tensions.
The EURGBP pair moved steadily near the 0.8550 zone on Thursday, holding onto slight intraday gains following the European session.
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US citizens filing new applications for unemployment insurance increased to 222K for the week ending April 19, as reported by the US Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday.
NZD/USD edges higher after two consecutive sessions of losses, trading near 0.5980 during European hours on Thursday.
EUR/GBP edges higher after two consecutive sessions of losses, trading near 0.8560 during early European hours on Thursday. The currency cross gains traction as the Euro (EUR) finds support amid renewed optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations.
EUR/JPY retraces its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 161.90 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency cross depreciates as the Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens, as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid renewed concerns over global trade tensions.
The NZD/USD pair strengthens to near 0.5950 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday, bolstered by the weakening of the US Dollar (USD).
The AUD/JPY pair was seen around the 91.00 zone in Wednesday’s session, staging a modest intraday advance ahead of the Asian session. Despite the bounce from earlier lows, the pair retains a bearish overall tone, capped by key moving averages and a sluggish momentum backdrop.
The Greenback extended their recovery on the back of auspicious headlines around the US-China trade crisis and mitigating fears around potential threats to the Fed’s independence by President Trump.
The EURGBP pair eased slightly on Wednesday, slipping toward the lower end of its recent consolidation range after the European session. The pair was last seen hovering near the 0.8600 area, reflecting a mild pullback within a still-bullish technical setup.
One of the most exciting G10 currencies at the moment is probably the Swiss Franc (CHF).