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US Initial Jobless Claims jump to 236K, Dollar weakens to eight-week low
The number of Americans filing for new unemployment benefits increased to 236,000 in the week ending December 6, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday.
EUR/CHF slips as Franc strengthens after SNB holds rates at 0%
The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Thursday as the CHF strengthens in the aftermath of the latest Swiss National Bank (SNB) interest rate decision.
United States Continuing Jobless Claims below expectations (1.95M) in November 28: Actual (1.838M)
United States Continuing Jobless Claims below expectations (1.95M) in November 28: Actual (1.838M)
United States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 236K, above expectations (220K) in December 5
United States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 236K, above expectations (220K) in December 5
United States Goods Trade Balance: $-79B (September) vs $-85.6B
United States Goods Trade Balance: $-79B (September) vs $-85.6B
Canada Imports down to $64.08B in September from previous $66.91B
Canada Imports down to $64.08B in September from previous $66.91B
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average rose from previous 214.75K to 216.75K in December 5
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average rose from previous 214.75K to 216.75K in December 5
United States Goods and Services Trade Balance came in at $-52.8B, above forecasts ($-63.3B) in September
United States Goods and Services Trade Balance came in at $-52.8B, above forecasts ($-63.3B) in September
Canada Exports increased to $64.23B in October from previous $60.58B
Canada Exports increased to $64.23B in October from previous $60.58B
Switzerland SNB Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (0%)
Switzerland SNB Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (0%)
Japanese Yen bears seem hesitant amid rising BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen (JPY) stalls its intraday pullback against the rebounding US Dollar (USD) and trades with a mild positive bias during the first half of the European session on Thursday.
Gold sticks to intraday losses amid modest USD bounce; dovish Fed limits further decline
Gold (XAU/USD) touches a fresh daily low during the early European session on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through and rebounds slightly from the $4,200 neighborhood.
GBP/JPY finds decent support near 208.00; remains below YTD top ahead of BoE’s Bailey
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some dip-buyers in the vicinity of the 208.00 mark on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through and sticks to a negative bias through the early European session.
Forex Today: SNB rate decision, US Jobless Claims report in the spotlight
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 11:
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Thursday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $57.95 per barrel, down from Wednesday’s close at $58.77.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $61.62 after its previous daily close at $62.46.
USD/INR revisits all-time high amid US-India trade deal uncertainty
The Indian Rupee (INR) faces intense selling pressure against the US Dollar (USD) in afternoon trading hours in India on Thursday. The USD/INR pair revisits the all-time high around 90.70 as the Indian Rupee slumps amid uncertainty surrounding trade talks between the United States (US) and India.
When is the SNB’s interest rate decision and how could it affect USD/CHF?
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is scheduled to announce its last monetary policy of 2025 today at 08:30 GMT.
AUD/JPY tumbles to near 103.50 on mixed Australian employment data
AUD/JPY slumps to around 103.50 during the early European session on Thursday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) softens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) following the release of mixed Australian employment data.
FOMC lowers rates for third straight meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points for the third straight meeting on Wednesday.
Pound Sterling Price News: GBP/USD weakens to around 1.3365 during early European session
The GBP/USD pair trades in negative territory near 1.3365 during the early European trading hours on Thursday, pressured by the rebound in the US Dollar (USD).
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