European indices open higher as markets seek a calmer mood
Eurostoxx +0.5% Germany DAX +0.6% France CAC 40 +0.4% UK FTSE +0.6% Spain IBEX +0.5% Italy FTSE MIB +0.7% The…
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France June trade balance -€6.09 billion vs -€7.99 billion prior
Prior -€7.99 billion; revised to -€7.72 billion The French trade deficit narrowed in June as exports were seen up 3.2%…
Second-tier data on the agenda in Europe today
The market is in a calmer mood once again today, looking to keep a steadier tone overall. Traders are taking…
USD/JPY extends rebound, draws in key near-term levels again
The wild swings in Japanese yen pairs are continuing today, this time triggered by remarks from BOJ deputy governor Uchida:…
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: BOJ’s Uchida triggered a sharp yen decline
China July exports +6.5% y/y & imports +6.5% also (in CNY terms) ANZ forecast the RBNZ to remain on hold…
Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi says no comment on daily stock marekt moves
Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi is probably eyeing the impact of Uchida’s loose lips: Didn’t take much for yen to…
Bids for AUD and NZD
The New Zealand dollar benefitted earlier from the better than expected jobs report: New Zealand Q2 unemployment rate 4.6% (vs.…
New Zealand Q2 unemployment rate 4.6% (vs. 4.7% expected)
New Zealand jobs report for Q2 2024, better than expected pretty much all round. There had been some expectations of…
NZD/USD marked higher after the better than expected jobs report from New Zealand
The data is here: New Zealand Q2 unemployment rate 4.6% (vs. 4.7% expected) In summary, New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose…
ICYMI – US on the oil bid, buying 3.5 million barrels for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The US Department of Energy plans to buy 3.5 million barrels of crude for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve seeks up…