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Pound Sterling sees more upside on UK budget-relief rally, upwardly revised PMI
The Pound Sterling (GBP) strives to extend its recent rally against its major currency peers on Friday.
Gold remains below $4,250 barrier as traders await US PCE data for directional impetus
Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to its modest intraday gains through the first half of the European session on Friday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains confined in the weekly range.
USD/INR recovers sharply as RBI announces dovish policy, raises growth forecasts
The Indian Rupee (INR) falls back against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/INR pair recovering to near 90.25, following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) dovish monetary policy announcement.
EUR/USD holds gains with Eurozone GDP and US PCE inflation in focus
EUR/USD resumes gains on Friday, trading at 1.1660 at the time of writing, after bouncing from the 1.1640 area on Thursday. Downside attempts remain limited with markets bracing for a quarter-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.
NZD/USD bounces up to fresh highs at 0.5780 amid US Dollar’s weakness
The New Zealand Dollar maintains its bullish trend against its US counterpart intact. Downside attempts have been contained above 0.5760, and the pair resumed its uptrend from mid-November lows, reaching monthly highs at 0.5780, with October 6 and 29 highs, in the 0.5800 area coming into focus.
Stock optimism, as Netflix aims to create a colossus and Meta gets real about the Metaverse
US stocks managed to eke out a gain on Thursday to keep alive the hope of a fresh record high before year end. The S&P 500 rose by 0.1% and is now 60 points away from its all-time high. Futures are pointing higher again on Friday, currently the S&P 500 is expected to rise by 0.25% later today.
Switzerland Foreign Currency Reserves rose from previous 725B to 727B in November
Switzerland Foreign Currency Reserves rose from previous 725B to 727B in November
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (MoM): 0.9% (November) vs -0.3%
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (MoM): 0.9% (November) vs -0.3%
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (YoY): 0.9% (November) vs 0.2%
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (YoY): 0.9% (November) vs 0.2%
Spain Industrial Output Cal Adjusted (YoY) down to 1.2% in October from previous 1.7%
Spain Industrial Output Cal Adjusted (YoY) down to 1.2% in October from previous 1.7%
Austria Trade Balance: €-230.8M (September) vs €-1895.6M
Austria Trade Balance: €-230.8M (September) vs €-1895.6M
Japan’s Kihara: Remains vigilant to excessive, disorderly moves in FX market
Japan chief Cabinet secretary, Minoru Kihara said during the European trading session on Friday that the government will take appropriate steps to support the Japanese Yen (JPY) against excessive and disorderly moves in the FX market.
The Cooper Companies (COO) Q4 earnings: Taking a look at key metrics versus estimates
For the quarter ended October 2025, The Cooper Companies (COO) reported revenue of $1.07 billion, up 4.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.15, compared to $1.04 in the year-ago quarter.
France Industrial Output (MoM) registered at 0.2% above expectations (-0.3%) in October
France Industrial Output (MoM) registered at 0.2% above expectations (-0.3%) in October
France Trade Balance EUR increased to €-3.92B in October from previous €-6.58B
France Trade Balance EUR increased to €-3.92B in October from previous €-6.58B
France Current Account climbed from previous €-1.6B to €1.1B in October
France Current Account climbed from previous €-1.6B to €1.1B in October
France Exports, EUR dipped from previous €51.92B to €51.7B in October
France Exports, EUR dipped from previous €51.92B to €51.7B in October
France Imports, EUR down to €55.7B in October from previous €58.5B
France Imports, EUR down to €55.7B in October from previous €58.5B
France Trade Balance EUR increased to €-3.9B in October from previous €-6.58B
France Trade Balance EUR increased to €-3.9B in October from previous €-6.58B
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $59.36 per barrel, down from Thursday’s close at $59.48.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $63.08 after its previous daily close at $63.16.
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