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AUD/USD Vulnerable Near 0.7000, Key Fibonacci Level in Focus
AUD/USD remains under pressure around the 0.7000 handle after a brief recovery from a one-week low. Traders watch for a break below the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level.
Silver Extends Losses Near $64.50 as US-Iran Hope Fades
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades lower for a third consecutive day, hovering around $64.70 during European hours on Friday, weighed down by revived inflation concerns and fading optimism over US-Iran peace talks.
USD/JPY Rises to 161.30, Highest Since 2024, Surpassing Intervention Level
USD/JPY climbed to 161.30 on Friday, its highest level since 2024, moving well beyond the level that previously triggered a suspected intervention in April.
GBP/JPY Bounces Off One-Month Low on Upbeat UK Data, but Risks Remain
GBP/JPY found support at a one-month low after upbeat UK data emerged, but the cross remains under pressure and may not be out of the woods yet.
USD/CAD Hits 14-Month Highs Above 1.4150, Bullish Bias Prevails
USD/CAD extended its rally for a seventh consecutive session, trading near 1.4140 during European hours. Technicals show the pair moving within an ascending channel, reinforcing the bullish outlook.
Deutsche Bank: Dollar strength weighs on EUR/USD
Deutsche Bank reports that the Dollar Index rose 0.65% to 100.98, pushing EUR/USD down to 1.144, as US Treasuries partially retraced recent Fed-driven losses.
EUR/JPY Edges Lower Below 184.50 on Intervention Fears
The EUR/JPY cross declined to near 184.45 during early European trading on Friday, as the Japanese Yen strengthened amid renewed fears of currency intervention by Japanese authorities.
GBP/USD subdued near 1.3190 despite UK retail sales beat
The British pound remains under pressure against the US dollar on Friday, trading around 1.3190, even after UK retail sales data came in above expectations.
Euro Slides vs. Pound After Strong UK Retail Sales
The euro weakened against the British pound on Friday after UK retail sales data came in better than expected, pushing EUR/GBP below the 0.8665 level.
ECB's Wunsch Signals Possible Rate Cut Once Economic Dynamics Shift
ECB policymaker Pierre Wunsch stated the central bank may cut interest rates when economic dynamics turn, hinting at a dovish shift.
Deutsche Bank: Yen Intervention Risks Rise Near 1986 Lows
Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid warns that the Japanese yen is trading near its weakest levels since 1986, increasing the likelihood of intervention by Japanese authorities.
EUR/USD Weakens Below 1.1450 as Safe-Haven Dollar Gains
EUR/USD slipped to around 1.1425 in early European trading Friday, pressured by safe-haven demand for the US dollar amid US-Iran peace deal uncertainty.
Swiss Franc Falls as US Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Vance Iran Talks Canceled
The USD/CHF pair rose to around 0.8075, its highest since December 10, 2025, as traders increased bets on US rate hikes and Vice President Vance canceled a trip for talks with Iran.
Indian Rupee Rises on FCNR-B Inflows, Dollar Selling by Exporters
The Indian Rupee extended gains for a second consecutive day against the US Dollar on Friday, supported by FCNR-B inflows and dollar selling by exporters.
GBP/USD Hits Lowest Since April as UK Political Turmoil Weighs
The British pound extended its decline against the U.S. dollar, falling below 1.3200 to a fresh low since April amid ongoing political uncertainty in the UK.
EUR/USD Could Fall to 1.1300 as Dollar Index Rises
The Dollar Index is rising with potential to reach 101-101.50, while EUR/USD may drop to 1.13 if it fails to bounce from 1.14. EURINR and EURJPY also face key technical levels.
Gold Dips Below $4,200 as Hawkish Fed, Iran Tensions Lift Dollar
Gold extended its decline for a third straight session on Friday, slipping below $4,200 and hitting a fresh weekly low, pressured by a stronger US dollar amid hawkish Federal Reserve expectations and escalating uncertainty over Iran.
Silver Falls to $64.40 as Fed Rate Hike Odds Weigh
Silver price extended losses for a third day, trading near $64.40 per ounce on Friday, pressured by expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Gold Hits Weekly Low Near $4,175 as Sellers Dominate Despite US-Iran Peace Deal
Gold prices fell to fresh weekly lows around $4,175 in Asian trading on Friday, extending the bearish run for a third consecutive week. The US-Iran peace deal has failed to support the metal, leaving it in a lose-lose situation.
US Dollar Index Holds Near 101.00 on Hawkish Fed Outlook
The US Dollar Index (DXY) traded near 101.00 after two consecutive days of gains, supported by a hawkish Federal Reserve stance. It was around 100.83 during Asian hours.
NZD/USD Falls to Fresh Low Since April on Hawkish Fed
The New Zealand dollar dropped to its lowest level since April 8 against the US dollar, extending losses for a third straight day as hawkish Federal Reserve expectations continue to support the greenback.
AUD/USD Softens Near 0.7000 as US VP Cancels Iran Talks
The Australian Dollar edged lower to around 0.7010 against the US Dollar during Asian trading on Friday, following reports that US Vice President JD Vance called off a trip to Switzerland for talks with Iran. The cancellation has heightened geopolitical uncertainty, weighing on the Aussie.
USD/CAD Extends Gains as Oil Drop Weighs on Canadian Dollar
USD/CAD rose for a third day, trading around 1.4140, as lower oil prices pressured the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar.
Yen Rebounds from Two-Year Low vs USD as BoJ Hike Bets Counter Weaker CPI
The Japanese yen is recovering from a two-year low against the U.S. dollar, with the USD/JPY pair pulling back from the 161.80 area. Market expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike are offsetting softer domestic inflation data.