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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $90.00 on US policy uncertainty
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $90.00 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Thursday. Precious metals, including Silver, draw renewed safe-haven demand amid uncertainty surrounding the White House’s economic policies.
Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot vs. USD as traders await US-Iran nuclear talks
The USD/CAD pair drifts lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday and moves away from the monthly peak, touched earlier this week. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.3665 region, down nearly 0.20% for the day, though the downside seems limited ahead of the crucial US-Iran nuclear talks.
BoJ’s Takata: Central bank must conduct further rate hikes in gradual manner
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata said on Thursday that central bank must conduct further rate hikes in gradual manner.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9228 vs. 6.9321 previous
On Thursday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.9228 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.9321 and 6.8605 Reuters estimate.
EUR/USD sticks to positive bias above 1.1800 as trade jitters undermine USD
The EUR/USD pair builds on the previous day's modest gains and attracts some buyers for the second straight day on Thursday amid a softer US Dollar (USD). Spot prices, however, lack bullish conviction and trade around the 1.1815-1.1820 area during the Asian session, up 0.10% for the day.
Australian Dollar rises toward three-year highs on RBA rate hike bets
AUD/USD remains stronger for the third successive session, trading around 0.7120 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
South Korea BoK Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (2.5%)
South Korea BoK Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (2.5%)
Japanese Yen strengthens above 156.00 on US tariff uncertainty
The USD/JPY pair drifts lower to near 156.15 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) amid US tariff uncertainty.
Australia Private Capital Expenditure registered at 0.4% above expectations (0%) in 4Q
Australia Private Capital Expenditure registered at 0.4% above expectations (0%) in 4Q
GBP/USD bounces as soft CPI boosts BoE cut bets
GBP/USD rose 0.42% on Wednesday, recovering toward 1.3600 in a session shaped by softer-than-expected UK inflation data and broad US Dollar weakness.
NZD/USD rises as tariff confusion weighs on US Dollar
NZD/USD rose 0.52% on Wednesday, climbing back into the 0.6000 handle after the US Dollar came under broad selling pressure.
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence dipped from previous 64.1 to 59.2 in February
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence dipped from previous 64.1 to 59.2 in February
US Secretary of State Rubio: Iranian insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is big problem
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Iran poses a very grave threat to the United States and has for a very long time. Rubio added that talks Thursday will focus on the nuclear programme.
USD/CNY: Gradual decline toward 6.7 – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists expect Chinese authorities to keep USD/CNY volatility low through the 2026 Two Sessions, while not resisting Chinese Yuan strength.
IMF’s Georgieva: US goods inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that goods US inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs.
Nvidia delivers another monster earnings report, and forecasts big things to come
It was another monster earnings report from Nvidia for fiscal Q4. Revenues were $68.1bn, smashing estimates of $65bn. Gross profit margin was a healthy 75%, up from 73.5% in the prior quarter, and the outlook for this quarter was monstrous.
BoJ’s Ueda says rate hikes to continue if outlook materializes
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that the the basic stance is to continue raising interest rates if the likelihood of our economic, price forecasts materialising heightens.
Gold gains above $5,150 as US tariff uncertainty drives demand, eyes on US-Iran talks
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with mild gains near $5,165 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The rally of the precious metal is bolstered by escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States (US) and Iran and ongoing uncertainty regarding US tariff policies.
USD/THB: BOT cut tempers Baht strength – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports USD/THB has bounced from key support at 31.00 after the Bank of Thailand unexpectedly delivered a second consecutive 25 bps rate cut to 1.00%.
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Skyrockets past 111.00 on hot Aussie CPI
The AUD/JPY rallies over 1.20% on Wednesday, after an inflation report in Australia prompted investors to price additional rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). At the time of writing, the cross trades at 111.38.
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