USD/CHF inches higher after posting 1.25% losses in the previous day, trading around 0.7820 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains ground as the safe-haven demand supports the US Dollar (USD) against its major peers.

The AUD/JPY cross holds positive ground near 113.10 during the early European session on Friday. The cross remains firm after pulling back from a multi-decade high of 114.72. However, the potential upside for AUD/JPY might be limited amid intervention fears. 

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to build on the previous day's move higher and oscillates in a narrow band during the Asian session on Friday. The commodity manages to hold comfortably above the $4,600 mark, though it remains on track for a second straight weekly decline.

The GBP/JPY pair is up 0.35% at around 214.00 during the Asian trading session on Friday.

EUR/JPY gains ground after registering 1.88% losses in the previous day, trading around 184.40 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross advances as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens following mixed Tokyo inflation data.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are showing signs of recovery on Friday after bouncing from key support levels the previous day. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) remains under pressure after closing below its critical support zone.

Bitcoin (BTC) trades above $76,000 at press time on Friday, holding steady amid a lukewarm broader market sentiment. Terra Classic (LUNC) and Zcash (ZEC) trade under pressure, struggling to sustain yesterday's gains.

The EUR/USD pair clings to Thursday’s gains near 1.1735 during the Asian trading session on Friday. The major currency pair reflects strength as the US Dollar (USD) holds onto the previous day’s losses, which were driven by suspected Japan’s intervention in forex markets.

GBP/USD steadies after registering nearly 1% gains in the previous day, trading around 1.3610 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair moves little as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground on safe-haven demand amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Silver (XAG/USD) trades with a positive bias for the second straight day on Friday, though it struggles to capitalize on modest Asian session gains to levels just above the $75.00 psychological mark.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 98.15 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The DXY posts modest gains on a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

The USD/CAD pair enters a bearish consolidation phase after touching a fresh low since March 11 during the Asian session on Friday, and currently trades around the 1.3575 region. Nevertheless, spot prices remain on track to register losses for the fourth straight week.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price inches higher after registering 2.7% losses in the previous day, trading around $102.40 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday.

The AUD/USD pair drifts lower to near 0.7200 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to boost a safe-haven currency such as the US Dollar (USD) against the Aussie.

Australia Producer Price Index (QoQ) came in at 0.4%, below expectations (0.9%) in 1Q

Australia Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to 3% in 1Q from previous 3.5%

The USD/JPY pair is seen building on the previous day's late rebound from the vicinity of mid-155.00s, or over a two-month low, and gaining some positive traction during the Asian session on Friday.

NZD/USD pulls back after registering over 1.25% gains in the previous day, trading around 0.5900 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair depreciates as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains subdued following the release of weaker mid-tier economic data from the country.

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back above $76,000 on Thursday following a rebound in risk assets as stronger-than-expected earnings from Big Tech firms boosted investor sentiment.

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 6.8628 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8608.

Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said on Friday that he had no comment on foreign exchange intervention and crude oil futures. Mimura added that the official is in close contact with the United States (US) on currency.

Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI registered at 55.1 above expectations (54.9) in April

US President Donald Trump complained about congressional efforts aimed at limiting his war powers, the latest of which the Senate rejected this afternoon. Trump was expected to hear about updated military options for Iran from Pentagon officials on Friday, CNN reported on Thursday.

The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to around 1.1730 during the early Asian session on Friday. The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after the European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates on hold at its April meeting. 

Ireland AIB Manufacturing PMI up to 54.9 in April from previous 53.7

Japan Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks dipped from previous ¥2380.9B to ¥807.9B in April 24

The headline Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February rose 1.5% YoY as compared to 1.4% in the previous month, the Statistics Bureau of Japan showed on Friday.