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EUR/USD hits nine-week highs as soft US jobs data pressures US Dollar
The Euro (EUR) extends its advance against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as the Greenback slides to multi-week lows following the latest US Initial Jobless Claims release. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading around 1.1748, its highest level since October 3.
United States 4-Week Bill Auction dipped from previous 3.68% to 3.61%
United States 4-Week Bill Auction dipped from previous 3.68% to 3.61%
GBP/JPY eases as Yen strengthens on rising BoJ rate-hike expectations
The British Pound (GBP) trades on the backfoot against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, as the Yen strengthens broadly on growing expectations of a Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike next week.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Climbs above 1.34 as Fed cut and soft US data weigh on DXY
Sterling rallies during the North American session, up over 0.68% after the Federal Reserve delivered as expected a 25-basis points rate cut and a softer than expected jobs report, weighed on the Dollar. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3417 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.3354.
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change below expectations (-170B) in December 5: Actual (-177B)
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change below expectations (-170B) in December 5: Actual (-177B)
GBP/USD climbs above 1.34 as Fed cut and soft data weigh on US Dollar
The Pound Sterling (GBP) rallies during the North American session on Thursday, up over 0.68% after the Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut and a softer-than-expected jobs report, which weighed on the US Dollar (USD).
United States Wholesale Inventories came in at 0.5%, above forecasts (0.1%) in September
United States Wholesale Inventories came in at 0.5%, above forecasts (0.1%) in September
USD/JPY falls as US jobless claims rise, BoJ rate hike speculation grows
USD/JPY trades sharply lower on Thursday around 155.10 at the time of writing, down 0.50% on the day.
QE and ORCL fear
S&P 500 with Nasdaq surged on the FOMC rate cut (and easy money to the tune of $40bn in a month), breaking through 6,870… only to fail defending it overnight.
Gold steady as softer US Dollar limits downside
Gold (XAU/USD) regains ground on Thursday, giving back part of earlier losses as the US Dollar (USD) weakens broadly. At the time of writing, the metal is trading around $4,235, with investors reassessing the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy outlook after the latest interest rate cut.
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%)
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