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US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index dips to 51 in August
The preliminary University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dipped in August to 51 from 55.2 in the previous month, missing economists’ expectations (54.5) and signalling extra weaknening in public confidence.
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.
British Pound strengthens to near 1.3500 as Fed rate hike bets ease
The GBP/USD pair gathers strength to near 1.3495 during the early European trading hours on Friday.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls cautious below 159.50, 50% Fibo. caps upside on soft USD
The USD/JPY pair trades with a mild negative bias below mid-159.00s during the Asian session on Friday, though it remains close to a nearly two-week high touched the previous day.
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.
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Malaysia on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH on-chain signal remains weak even as mild retail distribution continues
Ethereum (ETH) continued to consolidate in the tight $1,800-$2,000 range on Thursday amid weak signals across key on-chain metrics.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds ground near 184.00, 50-day EMA
EUR/JPY remains flat after registering minor gains in the previous day, trading around 183.90 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross is holding above the short-term nine-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) but remaining capped by the medium-term 50-period EMA.
Euro gains as receding Fed hike bets weigh on USD; geopolitical risks cap upside
The EUR/USD pair attracts some follow-through buyers during the Asian session on Friday and looks to build on the previous day's modest bounce from the vicinity of the 1.1500 psychological mark, or an over one-week low.
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin holds at $63,000 – Cosmos, Pump.fun lead gains
Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $63,000 at press time on Friday, as the broader crypto market maintains a risk-off sentiment. Rising against the tide, Cosmos (ATOM) and Pump.fun (PUMP) are leading gains over the last 24 hours, emerging as top performers.
Indonesian Rupiah holds ground ahead of President Prabowo’s 2027 budget address
USD/IDR loses ground after three days of losses, trading around 17,880 during the Asian hours on Friday. Traders remain cautious ahead of President Prabowo Subianto’s 2027 budget address to parliament later in the day.
Gold extends pullback from two-month high as Iran risks counter receding Fed hike bets
Gold (XAU/USD) is seen extending the previous day's pullback from the vicinity of the $4,450 level, or the highest since June 5, and drifting lower for the second straight day on Friday.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD extends correction as energy supply concerns remain intact
Silver price (XAG/USD) is down 1% to near $63.80 during the Asian trading session on Friday.
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC holds strong, ETH on the verge of breakout, XRP signals recovery
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) show signs of recovery after a correction earlier this week. BTC finds support around the key $63,300 level, ETH continues to trade sideways, while XRP holds strong above the $1.00 psychological level.
Swiss Franc strengthens as softer US inflation pressures US Dollar
USD/CHF halts its four-day winning streak, trading around 0.8140 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency pair edges lower as the US Dollar (USD) faces downward pressure following a softer-than-expected US inflation report.
$4,300 tested as Gold is down on profit-taking, but not out
Gold is testing the $4,300 level as the corrective downside extends into a second day early Friday. Traders remain focused on Middle East developments, Oil price action, and US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate expectations before placing fresh positional bets.
SharpLink to stake $200 million in Ethereum through Lido
SharpLink Gaming (SBET) announced plans to stake $200 million in Ethereum (ETH) through Lido as part of its strategy to generate returns from its ETH treasury, according to a Thursday announcement.
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