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France Consumer Spending (MoM) came in at -0.6%, below expectations (-0.4%) in December
France Consumer Spending (MoM) came in at -0.6%, below expectations (-0.4%) in December
France Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) in line with forecasts (0.2%) in 4Q
France Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) in line with forecasts (0.2%) in 4Q
USD/INR steadies as RBI intervention looms
USD/INR rebounded after modest losses in the previous session, driven by weak Asian risk sentiment and flow pressures. Traders note the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) remains a key backstop against a move beyond the psychological 92.00 level.
EUR/USD: Potential for further strength – UOB Group
UOB Group analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann suggest that EUR/USD could see further strength, potentially reaching 1.2150. The report indicates that as long as the strong support level at 1.1890 holds, the upward momentum remains intact.
USD/CHF rebounds above 0.7650 as traders brace for Trump's Fed nomination
The USD/CHF pair rebounds to near 0.7685 during the early European session on Friday, bolstered by renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. US President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats struck a deal to avoid a US government shutdown, supporting the Greenback against the Swiss Franc (CHF).
South Africa Private Sector Credit climbed from previous 7.79% to 8.74% in December
South Africa Private Sector Credit climbed from previous 7.79% to 8.74% in December
NZD/USD trades around 0.6050 after pulling back from six-month highs
NZD/USD halts its winning streak that began on January 16, trading around 0.6050 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair remains subdued following the ANZ – Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence, which climbed to 107.2 in January from 101.5 in December, marking its highest level since August 2021.
Gold pares intraday losses, keeps the red as bulls seem hesitant amid modest USD strength
Gold (XAU/USD) trims a part of heavy intraday losses to the $5,100 neighborhood, though it seems vulnerable following the parabolic rise of more than 25% since the start of this month and a series of record highs set over the past two weeks or so.
Japanese Yen sticks to Tokyo CPI-inspired losses vs. firmer USD; USD/JPY climbs to 154.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) maintains its offered tone through the Asian session on Friday, which, along with the emergence of some US Dollar (USD) buying, keeps the USD/JPY pair well bid around the 154.00 mark.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Breaks through 100-hour SMA as bears await acceptance below 1.1900
The EUR/USD pair attracts fresh sellers following the previous day's good two-way price swings and retests sub-1.1900 levels during the Asian session on Friday.
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Bullish signals persist above 100-day EMA
The AUD/JPY cross drifts lower near 107.70 during the early European session on Friday. The expectations of coordinated US-Japan intervention could provide some support to the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Australian Dollar (AUD).
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD weakens to around 1.3760 early European session
The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers near 1.3760 during the early European session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Pound Sterling (GBP) after US President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats struck a deal to avoid a US government shutdown.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Japan Housing Starts (YoY) came in at 1.3%, above forecasts (-4.1%) in December
Japan Housing Starts (YoY) came in at 1.3%, above forecasts (-4.1%) in December
Japan Annualized Housing Starts rose from previous 0.718M to 0.771M in December
Japan Annualized Housing Starts rose from previous 0.718M to 0.771M in December
Japan Construction Orders (YoY) up to 20.2% in December from previous 9.5%
Japan Construction Orders (YoY) up to 20.2% in December from previous 9.5%
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Philippines on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in United Arab Emirates on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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