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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls flirt with trading range hurdle, around mid-163.00s on dovish BoJ
The EUR/JPY cross catches aggressive bids on Thursday and rallies to a fresh weekly high, around the mid-163.00s during the first half of the European session amid the dovish Bank of Japan (BoJ)-inspired selling around the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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GBP: On the lookout for warmer European relations – ING
In the UK today, we have local council elections. These normally present an opportunity for voters to punish the ruling party. However, in today's case, the opposition Conservative party seemingly has more to lose, given it has far more councillors up for re-election.
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EUR/USD stays trapped in 1.13–1.14 range ahead of payrolls – Danske Bank
EUR/USD remains confined within the 1.13-1.14 range, as has been the case for most of the second half of April, Danske Bank's FX analysts report, Danske Bank's FX analysts report.
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USD/JPY breaks 144 after dovish BoJ cuts forecasts – ING
USD/JPY climbed above 144 as a dovish Bank of Japan cut its growth and inflation forecasts, amplifying downside risks and sending JGB yields lower, while the broader risk environment continued to weigh on the US Dollar, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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US futures continue to hold up in European morning trade
S&P 500 futures up 1.1% on the day
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USD: April ISM poses the downside risk – ING
Whether it has been the approach of public holidays or some real improvement in the global geopolitical environment, cross-market measures of financial volatility continue to fall.
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WTI falls toward $57.00 due to concerns over OPEC+ supply increase, weakening demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price is extending its losing streak for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, trading around $57.20 per barrel during European hours.
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UK April final manufacturing PMI 45.4 vs 44.0 prelim
Final data released by S&P Global - 1 May 2025
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UK March mortgage approvals 64.31k vs 64.80k expected
Latest data released by the BOE - 1 May 2025
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The S&P 500 confirms the breakout as the de-escalation trend continues
The S&P 500 broke above the key resistance levels amid optimism on the trade negotiations front
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EUR: We may see 1.1250 after all – ING
A week ago, we were thinking that EUR/USD could retrace to the 1.1250 area, and it's taken some time, but we may get there after all, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests initial support at 1.3800 near six-month lows
The USD/CAD pair retraces its losses registered in the previous session, trading around 1.3810 during the European hours on Thursday.
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The market sees more Fed rate cuts after the weak US GDP but it could be wrong
Following the weaker than expected US Q1 GDP yesterday, the market is pricing higher chances of more Fed rate cuts, although everything hinges on trade deals
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Pound Sterling trades lower against US Dollar after US Manufacturing PMI data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades slightly lower against the US Dollar (USD) marginally above 1.3300 during North American trading hours on Thursday.
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Forex Today: US Dollar stretches higher ahead of mid-tier data releases
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, May 1:
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BOJ governor Ueda: If the outlook changes, then we will need to adjust our policy
Ueda continues with his press conference
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NZD/USD edges lower to near 0.5900 as US Dollar appreciates ahead of ISM Manufacturing PMI
The NZD/USD pair has trimmed its daily gains and is depreciating, trading near 0.5920 during the early European session on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) faces pressure as expectations mount for further monetary easing by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).
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EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade mixed at the start of Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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BOJ governor Ueda: Timing of next rate hike could be swayed a lot depending on tariffs
Ueda continues to highlight US tariffs as the main source of their problems right now
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BOJ governor Ueda says would expect US tariffs to be above the base 10% levied
A little teaser on how talks are going to play out?
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USD/JPY extends gains as Ueda delivers more dovish messaging
The pair is now up 1% on the day near 144.50 currently
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GBP/JPY rises to near 192.00 after BoJ’s Ueda speech
The GBP/JPY cross gains ground to near 191.95 during the early European session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates steady and slashed its growth forecasts on Thursday.
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BOJ governor Ueda: Underlying inflation to cool down due to tariffs, slower global growth
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BoJ's Ueda: Uncertainty from trade policies heightened sharply
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo addresses a press conference on Thursday, explaining the Bank’s decision to maintain the interest rate at 0.50% for the second consecutive meeting.
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BOJ governor Ueda: Uncertainty stemming from trade policies have heightened sharply
Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda, in his press conference
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Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a negative tone at the beginning of Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Jobless Claims and the US ISM Manufacturing PMI, but the focus remains on trade negotiations
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Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Thursday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $57.89 per barrel, down from Wednesday’s close at $57.97.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $61.01 after its previous daily close at $61.05.
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 1.1300
The EUR/USD pair weakens to around 1.1295 during the early European session on Thursday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The optimism over the potential de-escalation of the US-China trade war provides some support to the Greenback and creates a headwind for the major pair.
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EUR/GBP hovers near 0.8500 as soft Eurozone inflation, dovish BoE shape outlook
EUR/GBP holds ground for a second consecutive session, trading around the 0.8500 mark during the Asian session on Thursday.
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US Dollar Index (DXY) advances to two-week high near 99.75; not out of the woods yet
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, attracts some buyers for the third straight day and climbs to a two-week high, around the 99.70-99.75 region during the Asian session on Thursday.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Maintains position near 0.8250 near nine-day EMA support
The USD/CHF pair holds ground for the third successive session, trading around 0.8270 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The daily chart suggests a neutral market bias, with the pair consolidating within a recently established rectangular pattern.
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Labor Day holiday to keep things quiet in Europe
Not much on the agenda in the session ahead
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD drops to multi-week low, bears have the upper hand near $32.00
Silver (XAG/USD) drifts lower for the third straight day – also marking the fourth day of a negative move in the previous five – and drops to over a two-week low during the Asian session on Thursday.
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EUR/JPY rises to near 162.50 as BoJ maintains policy rate as expected
EUR/JPY halts its three-day losing streak, rebounding to around 162.50 during Asian trading hours on Thursday. The recovery in the currency cross comes as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens across the board, following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) widely expected decision to maintain its policy rate.
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WTI declines below $58.00 on demand fears, Saudi Arabia's plans
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $57.80 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday.
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Gold price languishes near two-week low; seems vulnerable amid hopes for US-China tariff negotiations
Gold price (XAU/USD) retains its bearish bias through the first half of the European session and currently trades around the $3,232 region, just above a two-week low touched earlier this Thursday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bank of Japan kept short-term interest rate at 0.5%
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, May 1, 2025
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