Forex
The NZD/USD pair is down 0.2% to near 0.5980 during the European trading session on Thursday. The Kiwi pair is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) turns positive ahead of the United States (US) market opening.
Forex
EUR/USD trades around 1.1800 on Thursday at the time of writing, little changed on the day, after briefly reacting to the downside following comments from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde.
Forex
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that some European central bankers, including at the ECB and Riksbank, are increasingly worried about a strong Euro as the US Dollar weakens.
Commodities
Nikkei 225 hit a record high above 59,000, fueled by AI optimism and BoJ rate hike hints. European shares were cautious, balancing corporate reports with Nvidia's outlook. The Japanese yen firmed, and the US dollar was flat. Gold and oil prices rose on geopolitical risks, with focus on US-Iran talks and upcoming US jobless claims.
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ING’s Francesco Pesole highlights that ECB President Christine Lagarde will speak to the ECON Committee, but stresses that current data leave markets pricing flat ECB rates for 2026. Upcoming CPI is unlikely to shift expectations.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price remains steady after two days of losses, trading around $65.40 per barrel during the European hours on Thursday. Crude Oil prices hold steady amid ongoing United States (US)-Iran tensions that threaten potential supply disruptions.
Commodities
WTI crude oil is consolidating in a bullish flag above $64.15 after retreating from a six-month high near $67. Despite a sharp build in US crude inventories, prices remain supported by rising Middle East risk premiums ahead of US-Iran talks. A breakout above $67 could extend gains toward $69, while a break below support risks a deeper pullback.
Forex
EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8715 during the early European session on Thursday. Political risks in the United Kingdom (UK) drag the Pound Sterling (GBP) lower against the Euro (EUR). Traders will keep an eye on the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde speech later on Thursday.
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USD/CHF extends its losing streak for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 0.7720 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair trades on the back foot as the Swiss Franc (CHF) benefits from safe-haven demand amid renewed trade tensions.
Forex
NZD/USD rose 0.52% on Wednesday, climbing back into the 0.6000 handle after the US Dollar came under broad selling pressure.
