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EMERGING MARKETS-FX steady, stocks set for weekly gains on global trade optimism
Moody's to review Czech Republic ratingsRomania awaits central bank minutesAsian stocks gain, led by Taiwan's TSMC after record profitMSCI EM FX set for second weekly loss By Ragini Mathur and Purvi Agarwal July 18 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies were steady on Friday while eq...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
FOREX-Japanese yen on back foot ahead of Sunday election, US dollar stays strong
Yen could weaken through 150 a dollar if ruling party loses election, analyst says Dollar index rises after strong retail sales dataUS currency still faces pressure from Trump attacks on Fed chiefBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, July 18 (Reuters) - The yen softened on Friday heading into Sunday's upp...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Pound Sterling set for third straight week of losses amid growing UK labor market concerns
The Pound Sterling (GBP) ticks up slightly on Friday, but remains near an over two-month low around 1.3375 during the European trading session The outlook of the GBP/USD pair, which is set to close in the red for a third consecutive week, remains vulnerable due to growing concerns about the United K
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
GBP/JPY hits fresh YTD highs above 199.85 amid generalised Yen weakness
The Pound is keeps marching higher for the second consecutive day as the Japanese Yen struggles, hammered by a mix of lack of progress in the trade talks with the US, rising political uncertainty, and easing inflationary trends, which muddle the BoJ’s monetary policy outlook.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
AUD/JPY jumps to near 96.80 as Yen underperforms ahead of Japan’s elections
The AUD/JPY pair climbs to near 96.80 during the European trading session on Friday. The cross demonstrates strength as the Japanese Yen (JPY) underperforms across the board amid uncertainty surrounding elections in Japan on Sunday.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
EUR/GBP strengthens above 0.8650 as traders raise bets on BoE rate cut
The EUR/GBP cross gains ground to near 0.8655 during the early European session on Friday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges lower against the Euro (EUR) as the UK Unemployment Rate hits the highest level in four years.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
FOREX-Dollar set for weekly gain as firm US data tempers Fed easing bets
Dollar index heads for 0.72% rise after strong retail sales dataUS currency still faces pressure from Trump's attacks on Fed chiefYen pressured as Japan's coalition facing tough weekend electionBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, July 18 (Reuters) - The dollar headed for a second straight weekly gai...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play, overbought RSI warrants caution for bulls
The EUR/JPY cross gathers strength to around 172.80 during the early Asian session on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the Euro (EUR) amid reduced Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike bets.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
USD/CAD trades with negative bias below mid-1.3700s, lacks bearish conviction
The USD/CAD pair drifts lower during the Asian session on Friday and moves away from a three-and-a-half-week high, around the 1.3775 region touched the previous day. Spot prices, however, lack bearish conviction and trade just below mid-1.3700s, down less than 0.10% for the day.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
NZD/USD Price Forecast: 200-EMA acts as key support
The NZD/USD pair rises 0.4% to near 0.5955 during the Asian trading session on Friday. The Kiwi pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) struggles to extend its over two-week rally amid uncertainty surrounding trade talks between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU).
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
