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EUR/USD fluctuates near highs in cautious markets ahead of a busy week
EUR/USD trades with moderate losses, although it remains near 1.1730 at the time of writing, with the 1.1762 multi-month high at a short distance. Investors turn cautious ahead of an array of delayed US macroeconomic releases and the European Central Bank's (ECB) monetary policy decision.
Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
Foreign inflows into Asian bonds hit six-month high in November
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Foreign investors snapped up Asian bonds in November as they sought shelter from an equity market selloff driven by concerns over stretched tech valuations and uncertainty around the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.They bought a net $10.86 billion of bonds in South Korea, Thai...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
USD/CHF flat lines near 0.7950 as traders await US employment reports
USD/CHF holds steady near 0.7960 during the early European session on Monday. However, the potential upside for the pair might be limited as markets turn cautious ahead of key economic data releases later this week. The US employment reports for October and November are due on Tuesday.
Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
FOREX-Yen gains ahead of BOJ meet as investors gird for busy week
BoE, ECB, BOJ set to announce rate decisionsUS nonfarm payrolls, inflation data dueYen rises; New Zealand dollar fallsTrump says leaning towards Warsh or Hassett for Fed ChairBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The yen rose on Monday ahead of a crucial week which will see rate decisions from...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains intact near 103.00 despite weak China data
The AUD/JPY cross tumbles to near 103.15 during the early European session on Monday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) as China’s economic slowdown deepened in November, with Retail Sales and industrial output growth falling short of expectations.
Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
FOREX-Currencies on guard ahead of major central bank decisions, key US data
BoE, ECB, BOJ announce rate decisions this weekUS nonfarm payrolls, inflation data dueDollar holds near two-month low; euro, sterling steadyTrump says leaning toward Warsh or Hassett for Fed ChairBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The dollar was nursing losses on Monday while the euro and s...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Kiwi dollar, market rates fall as RBNZ chief warns financial conditions tightening
Kiwi falls 0.4%, swap rates retreat from 5-month highs after Breman commentsNew Zealand to release mid-year budget on Tuesday, Q3 GDP on ThursdayAustralia to unveil mid-year budget on Wednesday Dec 15 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar and key market rates fell on Monday after its new central ban...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
AUD/USD trades lower around 0.6650 amid unexpectedly weak China data
The AUD/USD pair trades 0.10% lower to near 0.6645 during the Asian trading session on Monday. The Aussie pair is under pressure as the National Bureau of Statistics of China has reported unexpectedly weak Chinese Retail Sales and Industrial Production data for November.
Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
Japanese Yen rises amid BoJ rate hike bets; USD/JPY slides below mid-155.00s
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts fresh buyers at the start of a new week as traders keenly await the highly-anticipated Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate decision on Friday. Market expectations for an imminent BoJ rate hike in December have risen recently amid a shift in rhetoric from Governor Kazuo Ueda.
Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
Australia, NZ dollars drift lower as US payrolls loom
Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars drifted lower on Monday as investors braced for delayed U.S. jobs data this week that could shape the interest rate outlook next year.This week will also bring mid-year budget updates from both the Australian and New Zealand governments. ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
GBP/USD holds steady above mid-1.3300s as traders await key data and BoE this week
The GBP/USD pair remains on the defensive during the Asian session on Monday, though it lacks bearish conviction and holds above the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) pivotal support. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.3360 region, nearly unchanged for the day.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
FOREX-Currencies on guard ahead of major central bank decisions, US data releases
BoE, ECB, BOJ announce rate decisions this weekUS nonfarm payrolls, inflation data dueDollar holds near two-month low; euro, sterling steadyTrump says leaning toward Warsh or Hassett for Fed ChairBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The dollar was nursing losses on Monday while the euro and s...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
EUR/USD trades with negative bias around 1.1730 amid recovering USD; downside seems limited
The EUR/USD pair kicks off the new week on a softer note, though it remains within striking distance of the highest level since early October, touched last Thursday. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1730 region, down less than 0.10% for the day.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
When are the China Retail Sales, Industrial Production and how could they affect AUD/USD?
The National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) will publish its data for November at 02.00 GMT. Retail Sales is expected to show an increase of 2.9% year-over-year (YoY) in November. Meanwhile, Industrial Production is projected to show a rise of 5.0% YoY in the same period versus 4.9% prior.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 15
