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GBP/USD slips after blockbuster NFP revives Fed hold outlook
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
USD/JPY weakens despite strong US NFP as intervention risks cap gains
USD/JPY trades with a mild downside bias on Friday as lingering intervention fears support the Japanese Yen (JPY), even as the US Dollar (USD) remains firm against its major peers following the upside surprise in US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data.
US S&P Global Services PMI posts first contraction since 2023
The US S&P Global Services PMI in March reported that business activity in the sector is slowing sharply, falling to contractionary territory for the first time since January 2023, amid higher inflation and the war in the Middle East.
AUD/USD trims gains after strong US NFP
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
USD/CAD edges higher after strong US NFP
The USD/CAD rises some 0.14% on Friday after an outstanding employment report in the US, which nearly tripled economists' projections, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
EUR/USD shows limited reaction to upbeat US jobs report amid thin holiday liquidity
EUR/USD trades in a tight range on Friday as a stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report lends support to the US Dollar (USD), while the Euro (EUR) holds relatively steady amid thin liquidity conditions due to the Good Friday holiday.
US President Trump: We can easily reopen the Hormuz Strait
United States President Donald Trump is on the wires on Good Friday, claiming on Truth Social that the US can easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, take the oil, and make a fortune.
USD/JPY trades sideways before US jobs report with intervention risks in focus
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 (N
AUD/USD eases towards 0.6900 heading into the US NFP release
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 th
GBP/USD trades slightly higher in thin holiday trade ahead of US NFP
The British Pound (GBP) trades slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as modest softness in the Greenback lends some support.
NZD/USD hovers above mid-term lows at 0.5700 with US NFP on tap
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.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD bears remain capped above the $4,600 area
Gold’s (XAU/USD) reversal from weekly highs at the $4,800 area remains contained above previous highs, in the area of $4,600, with the precious metal changing hands at $4,665 at the time of writing.
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.05 per troy ounce, broadly unchanged 0.00% from the $73.05 it cost on Thursday.
EUR/USD steadies below 1.1550, awaiting US payrolls’ data
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 M
US Nonfarm Payrolls set to rebound to 60K in March as markets assess Fed rate expectations
The United States (US) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for March on Friday at 12:30 GMT.
WTI remains stronger near $104 as Trump threats fuel supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price steadies around $103.80 per barrel during the early European hours on Friday. WTI price gained over 10% as supply concerns intensified following renewed Iran threats from US President Donald Trump.
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro stalls below the 0.8740 resistance area
EUR/GBP’s reversal from one-month highs at 0.8740 found support above 0.8700 earlier this week, before stalling halfway through the last few days’ range around 0.8720.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Gathers strength to near 184.00, bullish bias persists above 100-day EMA
The EUR/JPY cross gathers strength around 184.15 during the early European session on Friday. Trading volumes are likely to be thin due to the Good Friday holiday.
Japanese Yen struggles due to BoJ’s rate hike uncertainty
USD/JPY remains in the positive territory for the third successive day after registering over 0.5% gains on Thursday, currently trading around 159.60 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the pair moves little due to thin trading activity amid the Good Fr
USD/CAD holds gains above 1.3900 with all eyes on US jobs data
The US Dollar (USD) keeps the upper hand against its Canadian counterpart on Friday, trading near 1.3925 at the moment of writing, with the 1.3966 year-to-date high at a relatively short distance.
Forex Today: Markets turn cautious, all eyes on US NFP data
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 3:
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Rebounds toward 1.3250 near nine-day EMA
GBP/USD holds gains after registering over 0.5% losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3230 during the Asian hours on Friday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates an ongoing bearish bias, as the pair remains within the descending channel p
USD/CHF stays near 0.8000 due thin trading on Good Friday
USD/CHF remains steady after registering over 0.5% gains in the previous day, trading around 0.7980 during the Asian hours. The pair moves little as trading activity may remain subdued due to the Good Friday holiday.
Australian Dollar gains traction ahead of US jobs report
The AUD/USD pair gains ground near 0.6900 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Hawkish tone from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) underpins the Australian Dollar (AUD) against the Greenback. Trading volumes are likely to be thin due to the Goo
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Remains below nine-day EMA near 1.1550
EUR/USD remains subdued for the second successive day, trading around 1.1540 during Asian hours on Friday. The daily chart technical analysis indicates a potential bullish reversal as the pair is testing the upper boundary of the descending channel pattern.
US Dollar Index holds gains near 100.00 as traders focus on US jobs data and Iran conflict
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 100.00 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The DXY holds positive ground amid fresh concerns over a
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $73.00 on central banks' hawkish policy odds
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains in the negative territory after experiencing volatility, trading around $73.10 during the Asian hours on Friday.
Pound Sterling edges higher as traders price in two BoE rate hike odds
GBP/USD inches higher after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 1.3230 during the Asian hours on Friday. Trading activity may remain subdued due to the Good Friday holiday.
NZD/USD declines to near 0.5700 on weak Chinese PMI, US NFP data looms
The NZD/USD pair extends the decline to a near four-month low around 0.5710 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) softens against the US Dollar (USD) on the downbeat Chinese economic data and heightened geopolitical tensions in
WTI trades near $104.00 after 10% surge on Trump's Iran threats
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price rises over 10% after two days of losses, trading around $103.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. Crude oil prices surged as markets reassessed the scale of supply risks stemming from the ongoing conflict in t
Japanese Yen flat lines amid persistent tensions in the Middle East
The USD/JPY pair trades on a flat note near 159.60 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Trading volumes are likely to be thin due to the Good Friday holiday. All eyes will be on the US March Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which will be published later on
Australian Dollar moves little following China’s Services PMI
AUD/USD gains ground after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 0.6910 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) softens, even amid stronger safe-haven demand due to escalating Middle East tensions.
China’s RatingDog Services PMI declines to 52.1 in March vs. 53.7 expected
China's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) eased to 52.1 in March from 56.7 in February, the latest data published by RatingDog showed on Friday. This figure came in weaker than the expectations of 53.7.
EUR/USD posts modest gains to near 1.1550, traders brace for US NFP data
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains around 1.1540 during the early Asian session on Friday. Trading volumes are likely to be thin due to the Good Friday holiday. The US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for March will take center stage later on Friday.
Fed’s Goolsbee: Oil price rise is quite serious, everything depends on how long it lasts
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said on Thursday that he is concerned about the timing of rising oil prices, stating that they could hinder efforts to reduce inflation.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles at 211.00 as hanging man emerges
The GBP/JPY consolidates at around 211.00 as risk appetite turned sour due to increasing tensions in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump revealed that the US forces' mission would extend between two and three weeks.
US President Donald Trump urges Iran to make deal after bridge strike
US President Donald Trump touted the destruction of a bridge in Tehran, Iran. He warned that there was “much more to follow” and urged Tehran to “make a deal before it is too late."