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Japan's Ishiba could face leadership challenge on Monday
Ruling party to vote Monday on holding leadership raceMarkets see strong chance of race, costing Ishiba his jobLeadership change could bring looser fiscal policyPolitical uncertainty complicates BOJ's rate-hike timingBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Lawmakers of Japan's ruling pa...Reuters
Fri, Sep 5
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD attracts some buyers to near $41.00 as US NFP data looms
The Silver price (XAG/USD) attracts some buyers near $40.85 during the Asian trading hours on Friday, bolstered by the weaker US Dollar (USD). The white metal receives support from the prospect of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut this year.
Fxstreet
Fri, Sep 5
EUR/USD rises above 1.1650 ahead of Q2 Eurozone GDP data
EUR/USD trades around 1.1670 during the Asian hours on Friday, after recovering losses registered in the previous session. The pair appreciates as the Euro (EUR) gains ground ahead of the Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter.
Fxstreet
Fri, Sep 5
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee may meander below 88/USD, US labour data in focus
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, September 05 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is expected to open steady on Friday, supported by modest gains in regional peers heading into the closely watched U.S. non-farm payrolls report that could cement expectations of policy easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The...Reuters
Fri, Sep 5
Japanese Yen rises on strong data, USD pressured by Fed rate cut bets ahead of US NFP
The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthened against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Friday in response to upbeat domestic data, which showed that real wages turned positive for the first time in seven months.
Fxstreet
Fri, Sep 5
Australian Dollar appreciates as US Dollar weakens on Fed rate cut bets
The Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, retracing its recent losses registered in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair appreciates as the US Dollar struggles amid softer-than-expected United States (US) job data.
Fxstreet
Fri, Sep 5
FOREX-Dollar holds ground as bonds find footing, jobs data looms
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The dollar mostly held its ground on Friday as bond markets stabilised and traders awaited key U.S. jobs data expected to firm up the case for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.The greenback inched up in U.S. hours on Thursday and was poised for ...Reuters
Fri, Sep 5
Australia, NZ dollars zig zag on shifting rate outlooks
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars continued the week's zig zag pattern on Friday, testing the downside as investors pared short greenback positions ahead of a U.S. jobs report that may make or break the case for a rate cut this month. Markets are ...Reuters
Fri, Sep 5
NZD/USD strengthens to near 0.5850 ahead of US NFP data
The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers to around 0.5850 during the early Asian session on Friday. The softer-than-expected US job data continue to weigh on the US Dollar (USD). All eyes will be on the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for August, which is due later on Friday.
Fxstreet
Fri, Sep 5
USD/JPY holds steady near 148.50, all eyes on US NFP release
The USD/JPY pair flat lines near 148.50 during the early Asian session on Friday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the crucial US economic data. The highly anticipated Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) for August will take center stage later on Friday.Fxstreet
Thu, Sep 4
Brazil's finance minister says US wants to interfere in internal matters
SAO PAULO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday that the United States government wants to interfere in Brazil's internal matters, adding the next months will be decisive for tariff talks and for the US-Brazil relations."I believe there is a will fro...Reuters
Thu, Sep 4
GBP/USD settles into holding pattern ahead of key US NFP jobs data
GBP/USD slowed to a crawl on Thursday, remaining stuck close to 1.3430 after a volatile showing through the week’s earlier sessions. US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) are always a high-impact affair, but this Friday’s US jobs showdown has taken on an even greater importance than usual.Fxstreet
Thu, Sep 4
EUR/USD slips to 1.1640 as US labor woes boost Dollar ahead of NFPs
The EUR/USD retreats after reaching a weekly high of 1.1736 on September 1, as economic data from the US drives the Dollar higher against the shared currency, which witnessed a soft Retail Sales report. The pair trades at 1.1640, down 0.12%.Fxstreet
Thu, Sep 4
