A week ahead preview: Markets went on a roller coaster ride throughout this week from back and forth communications regarding the next phase of the US-Iran conflict. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)
The Bank of Japan’s communication is becoming a key driver for USD/JPY as markets increasingly price in a possible rate hike. Investors are watching whether the BoJ signals a broader tightening cycle, which could strengthen the yen and push the pair lower.
Forex
The GBP/USD extended its losses for the second straight day, down 0.12% after a stellar US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which could refocus the Federal Reserve on battling higher inflation that has remained above target for five years. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3205.
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AUD/USD reverses earlier gains on Friday as stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data supports the US Dollar (USD), adding modest pressure on the Australian Dollar (AUD), while price action remains subdued amid thin liquidity due to the Good Friday holiday.
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The USD/CAD rises some 0.14% on Friday after an outstanding employment report in the US, which exceeded economists projectio by almost three times, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
March NFP Update: The US labor market delivers a massive surprise with +178K jobs added against 60K expectations, pushing the unemployment rate down to 4.3%. While US cash markets remain closed for Good Friday, stock futures and bonds sell off as the robust data further erases hopes for rate cuts. Explore an analysis of the shortened holiday session.
Forex
USD/JPY trades flat on Friday, fluctuating between minor gains and losses as thin holiday liquidity keeps price action subdued. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 159.58, with traders staying on the sidelines ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report.
Forex
The Australian Dollar’s (AUD) recovery attempt against the US Dollar (USD) has been capped a few pips ahead of the 0.6920 level. The pair has been trimming gains on Friday, returning to the 0.6900 area at the time of writing, with all eyes on the release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls report.
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The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is showing the weakest performance among major currencies in an otherwise calm Good Friday session, with most markets closed on bank holidays.
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The Euro (EUR) is trading sideways between 1.1530 and 1.1550 against the US Dollar (USD) in a holiday-thinned session, with most markets closed on Good Friday. The pair is on track for a 0.3% weekly appreciation, yet with price action trapped halfway through March’s trading range.
