The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades 0.13% higher at around 0.7217 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday, the highest level seen in over three months.
The Euro (EUR) trades flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, hovering just above 1.1610 at the European session opening, following a reversal from the 1.1640 area last week.
Danske Research Team reports EUR/USD trading in a narrow 1.1610–1.1620 range after quickly reversing losses from a stronger US jobs report.
The NZD/USD pair trades in negative territory near 0.5875 during the early European trading hours on Monday, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD). Traders raise their bets on a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike in the September policy meeting following stronger-than-expected US jobs data.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades flat against the US Dollar (USD) at around 156.00 at the start of the week, but is close to its four-month low of 155.23.
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens higher against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the week.
The USD/CAD pair trades on a flat note near 1.3835 during the early European session on Monday. The pair steadies as stronger-than-expected US jobs data offsets rising crude oil prices. US markets will be closed on Monday for Labour Day.
The GBP/USD pair trades with a negative bias for the second straight day, though it lacks bearish conviction and trades around the 1.3500 psychological mark during the Asian session on Monday. Moreover, spot prices hold above Friday's swing low, warranting some caution for bearish traders.
The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 181.20 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) as Japanese official projected a Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike this month.
USD/CHF gains ground for the second successive day, trading around 0.8110 during the Asian hours on Monday.
The Euro (EUR) trades marginally lower at around 1.1610 against the US Dollar (USD) during the Asian trading session on Monday. The major currency pair edges down as the US Dollar ticks up, with investors turning cautious at the start of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) week.
Silver price (XAG/USD) inches higher after opening at a bearish gap, remaining in negative territory and trading around $66.10 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Monday.
The AUD/USD pair holds steady around the 0.7200 mark at the start of a new week and remains close to its highest level since mid-May, touched on Friday.
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Monday and currently trades near the 0.5870 region, down around 0.15% for the day. Spot prices, however, remain confined within Friday's broader range, warranting some caution for aggressive bearish traders.
USD/CAD remains steady after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 1.3830 during Asian hours on Monday.
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7795 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7787 and 6.7086 Reuters estimate.
The USD/JPY pair struggles to capitalize on Friday's modest bounce from the vicinity of early August lows and kicks off the new week on a softer note. Spot prices currently trade just below the 156.00 mark, though the downside remains cushioned amid mixed fundamental cues.
GBP/USD inches higher after posting minor losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3520 during Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles, possibly driven by a Goldman Sachs report emphasizing that this week's inflation data will be pivotal.
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.1615 during the early Asian session on Monday. However, the potential upside for the major pair might be limited amid a stronger-than-expected U.S. August Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. US markets are closed on Monday for Labour Day.
The AUD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.7205 during the early Asian session on Monday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) as China seeks to shore up capital across its financial system. US markets will be closed on Monday for Labor Day.
The Mexican Peso appreciates against the US Dollar, testing two-year highs near 16.85 as the USD/MXN sets aside a strong US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which was ignored by the Peso’s bears.
The USD/CHF registers modest gains of over 0.30% as the Greenback is boosted by a solid US Nonfarm Payrolls report, pushing the pair above the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) to reach a daily high of 0.8126. At the time of writing, trades at 0.8098.
The Pound Sterling retreats some 0.09% against the US Dollar as the latest US inflation report reaffirmed what Fed Chair Warsh said that the labour market is “consistent with full employment.” GBP/USD trades near Friday’s opening price of 1.3512.
OCBC’s Christopher Wong notes that strong foreign-currency inflows linked to the RBI’s special measures have bolstered the Indian Rupee (INR) and strengthened the central bank’s FX buffer.
Nordea expects Eurozone inflation dynamics to stay persistent, with headline inflation projected above the ECB’s target at least until spring 2027.
AUD/USD resumes its advance on Friday after a brief bout of weakness following a stronger-than-expected United States (US) employment report.
EUR/USD sees sharp two-way price swings on Friday after a stronger-than-expected United States (US) employment report triggers fresh volatility. The pair initially fell to an intraday low of 1.1585 before recovering as the US Dollar (USD) struggled to sustain its gains.
USD/CHF trades higher on Friday as stronger-than-expected United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data trigger fresh volatility. The pair jumped to 0.8126 following the release before giving back part of its advance. At the time of writing, USD/CHF trades around 0.8102, up nearly 0.34% on the day.
TD Securities strategists note that Canada’s softer August labour report, including weaker employment momentum and slower wage growth, is unlikely to materially change the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) assessment of the labour market.
USD/CAD accelerates sharply higher on Friday, trading around 1.3850 at the time of writing, up 0.39% on the day.