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.

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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. 

USD/CHF recovered its previous session losses and is trading around 0.8320 during the Asian session on Friday.

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 GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.3310 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The UK Retail Sales data for March will be the highlight later on Friday.  

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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NZD/USD edges higher after two consecutive sessions of losses, trading near 0.5980 during European hours on Thursday.

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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 GBP/USD pair gathers strength to near 1.3270, snapping the two-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Cable due to the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade policies.  

The EUR/USD pair edges higher to around 1.1335 during the early Asian session on Thursday. Mitigating concerns over potential tariff threats by US President Donald Trump exerts some selling pressure on 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.

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EUR/USD trades broadly stable on Wednesday after dipping well below 1.1400 earlier in the European trading hours. The major currency pair is off from its over three-year high of 1.1575 as the US Dollar (USD) bounces back.

One of the most exciting G10 currencies at the moment is probably the Swiss Franc (CHF).