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United States Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) below expectations (0.3%) in March: Actual (0.2%)
United States Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) below expectations (0.3%) in March: Actual (0.2%)
United States Average Weekly Hours below forecasts (34.3) in March: Actual (34.2)
United States Average Weekly Hours below forecasts (34.3) in March: Actual (34.2)
United States Labor Force Participation Rate declined to 61.9% in March from previous 62%
United States Labor Force Participation Rate declined to 61.9% in March from previous 62%
United States Unemployment Rate came in at 4.3% below forecasts (4.4%) in March
United States Unemployment Rate came in at 4.3% below forecasts (4.4%) in March
United States Nonfarm Payrolls above forecasts (60K) in March: Actual (178K)
United States Nonfarm Payrolls above forecasts (60K) in March: Actual (178K)
United States U6 Underemployment Rate fell from previous 7.9% to -8% in March
United States U6 Underemployment Rate fell from previous 7.9% to -8% in March
USD/JPY trades sideways before US jobs report with intervention risks in focus
USD/JPY trades flat on Friday, fluctuating between minor gains and losses as thin holiday liquidity keeps price action subdued. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 159.58, with traders staying on the sidelines ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report.
Euro is looking for direction with all eyes on US Nonfarm Payrolls data
The Euro (EUR) is trading sideways between 1.1530 and 1.1550 against the US Dollar (USD) in a holiday-thinned session, with most markets closed on Good Friday. The pair is on track for a 0.3% weekly appreciation, yet with price action trapped halfway through March’s trading range.
India FX Reserves, USD down to $688.06B in March 23 from previous $698.35B
India FX Reserves, USD down to $688.06B in March 23 from previous $698.35B
AUD/USD eases toward 0.6900 heading into the US NFP release
The Australian Dollar’s (AUD) recovery attempt against the US Dollar (USD) has been capped a few pips ahead of the 0.6920 level. The pair has been trimming gains on Friday, returning to the 0.6900 area at the time of writing, with all eyes on the release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls report.
GBP/USD trades slightly higher in thin holiday trade ahead of US NFP
The British Pound (GBP) trades slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as modest softness in the Greenback lends some support.
NZD/USD hovers above mid-term lows at 0.5700 with US NFP on tap
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is showing the weakest performance among major currencies in an otherwise calm Good Friday session, with most markets closed on bank holidays.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD bears remain capped above the $4,600 area
Gold’s (XAU/USD) reversal from weekly highs at the $4,800 area remains contained above previous highs, in the area of $4,600, with the precious metal changing hands at $4,665 at the time of writing.
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.05 per troy ounce, broadly unchanged 0.00% from the $73.05 it cost on Thursday.
Italy Public Deficit/GDP down to -1.4% in 4Q from previous 3.4%
Italy Public Deficit/GDP down to -1.4% in 4Q from previous 3.4%
WTI remains stronger near $104 as Trump threats fuel supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price steadies around $103.80 per barrel during the early European hours on Friday. WTI price gained over 10% as supply concerns intensified following renewed Iran threats from US President Donald Trump.
Turkey Consumer Price Index (YoY) registered at 30.87%, below expectations (31.4%) in March
Turkey Consumer Price Index (YoY) registered at 30.87%, below expectations (31.4%) in March
Turkey Consumer Price Index (MoM) below forecasts (2.32%) in March: Actual (1.94%)
Turkey Consumer Price Index (MoM) below forecasts (2.32%) in March: Actual (1.94%)
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength to near 184.00, bullish bias persists above 100-day EMA
The EUR/JPY cross gathers strength around 184.15 during the early European session on Friday. Trading volumes are likely to be thin due to the Good Friday holiday.
Japanese Yen struggles due to BoJ’s rate hike uncertainty
USD/JPY remains in the positive territory for the third successive day after registering over 0.5% gains on Thursday, currently trading around 159.60 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the pair moves little due to thin trading activity amid the Good Friday holiday.
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