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EUR/USD wobbles around 1.1440 ahead of US NFP data
EUR/USD wobbles around 1.1440 ahead of US NFP data
The EUR/USD pair trades in a limited range around 1.1440 during Asian trading hours on Friday. The major currency pair consolidates as investors await the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for May, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
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FX option expiries for Jun 6 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 6 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 6 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time vi a DTCC can be found below.
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FX option expiries for 6 June 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 6 June 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Hovers above 0.8200 near nine-day EMA barrier
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Hovers above 0.8200 near nine-day EMA barrier
The USD/CHF pair extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 0.8200 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the bearish bias is prevailing as the pair moves downwards within the descending channel pattern.
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ECB’s Muller: Agree with Lagarde that cycle almost finished
ECB’s Muller: Agree with Lagarde that cycle almost finished
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Madis Muller said on Friday that he “agrees with President Christine Lagarde that the cycle is almost finished.”
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USD/INR turns upside down after RBI reduces Repo Rate by 50 bps, CRR by 100 bps
USD/INR turns upside down after RBI reduces Repo Rate by 50 bps, CRR by 100 bps
The Indian Rupee (INR) flips against the US Dollar (USD) to near 85.60 during European trading hours on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy announcement.
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Japan April leading economic index 103.4 vs 104.1 expected
Japan April leading economic index 103.4 vs 104.1 expected
Latest data released by the Japan Cabinet Office - 6 June 2025
Breaking: US Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 139,000 in May vs. 130,000 forecast
Breaking: US Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 139,000 in May vs. 130,000 forecast
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States (US) rose by 139,000 in May, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. This reading followed the 147,000 increase (revised from 177,000) recorded in April and came in slightly better than the market expectation of 130,000.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD maintains position above $36.00 near multi-year highs
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD maintains position above $36.00 near multi-year highs
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains stronger for the second successive session, maintaining its position near the highest level since February 2012. The price of the grey metal is trading around $36.00 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Gold price struggles to capitalize on intraday gains; remains below multi-week top ahead of US NFP
Gold price struggles to capitalize on intraday gains; remains below multi-week top ahead of US NFP
Gold price (XAU/USD) retains its positive bias through the first half of the European session on Friday, though bulls seem reluctant to place aggressive bets and opt to wait for the release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The Canadian Employment data and the US NFP report are the main highlights
market overview
Japan faces growing pressure to tweak bond issuance strategy by July
Japan faces growing pressure to tweak bond issuance strategy by July
Thursday’s 30-year auction saw the weakest demand since 2023
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GBP/USD hovers above 1.3550 ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls
GBP/USD hovers above 1.3550 ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls
GBP/USD maintains its position near 1.3616, the highest since February 2022, which was recorded on June 5. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3570, with little moves ahead of labor market data from the United States (US).
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Musk, Trump tension eases, Japan data soft
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Musk, Trump tension eases, Japan data soft
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, June 6, 2025
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Trump says on Musk "It’s going very well, never done better."
Trump says on Musk "It’s going very well, never done better."
“Oh it’s okay,” Trump said in a brief telephone call when asked about very public breakup with Musk – Politico
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USD/CAD trades cautiously near 1.3650 ahead of US/Canada employment data
USD/CAD trades cautiously near 1.3650 ahead of US/Canada employment data
The USD/CAD pair strives to hold an almost eight-month low of 1.3635 during Friday’s Asian trading session, posted the previous day.
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NZD/USD remains below 0.6050 after pulling back from eight-month highs
NZD/USD remains below 0.6050 after pulling back from eight-month highs
NZD/USD is trading around 0.6030 during the Asian hours on Friday after retreating from the eight-month high of 0.6081, reached on Thursday.
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Canadian PM Carney and China Premier Li discussed trade and bilateral relations
Canadian PM Carney and China Premier Li discussed trade and bilateral relations
Canadian Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) published a statement on Friday, citing that Canada’s PM Mark Carney spoke with Chinese Premier Li Qiang about trade and bilateral relations.
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WTI consolidates around mid-$62.00s; looks to US NFP for fresh impetus
WTI consolidates around mid-$62.00s; looks to US NFP for fresh impetus
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices oscillate in a narrow band, around mid-$62.00s during the Asian session on Friday, and remain on track to register gains for the first time in three weeks.
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Japanese Yen remains depressed against a broadly stronger USD; focus remains on US NFP report
Japanese Yen remains depressed against a broadly stronger USD; focus remains on US NFP report
The Japanese Yen (JPY) maintains its offered tone against a broadly stronger US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY bulls awaiting a sustained move and acceptance above the 144.00 mark before placing fresh bets.
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EUR/USD holds losses near 1.1450 after retreating from two-month highs
EUR/USD holds losses near 1.1450 after retreating from two-month highs
EUR/USD continues to lose ground after pulling back from a two-month high of 1.1495, marked on June 5, currently trading around 1.1440 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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Goldman Sachs expects headline 125k in payroll growth for May
Goldman Sachs expects headline 125k in payroll growth for May
Non-farm payroll (NFP) is due today, Friday, June 6, 2025
Need a non-farm payroll preview - we've got you covered!
Need a non-farm payroll preview - we've got you covered!
May non-farm payrolls preview by the numbers
Australian Dollar remains weaker as US Dollar advances ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls
Australian Dollar remains weaker as US Dollar advances ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls
The Australian Dollar (AUD) declines against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The AUD/USD pair may remain stable amid market caution, as traders await the upcoming US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, due later in the day, seeking fresh insights into the United States (US) economy.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1845 vs. 7.1865 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1845 vs. 7.1865 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.1845 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1865 and 7.1935 Reuters estimate.
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Japan’s Kato: Monetary policy decision is up to BoJ
Japan’s Kato: Monetary policy decision is up to BoJ
Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato, when asked about the US Treasury report on exchange rate, said that the monetary policy decision is up to the Bank of Japan.
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Bessent, Lutnick & Greer bickering in front of Japan trade negotiators hindering progress
Bessent, Lutnick & Greer bickering in front of Japan trade negotiators hindering progress
Tensions between the three competing for favour with Trump are complicating tariff negotiations
WSJ: Iran orders material from China for hundreds of ballistic missiles
WSJ: Iran orders material from China for hundreds of ballistic missiles
Iran ordered thousands of tons of ballistic-missile ingredients from China reports the Wall Street Journal
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GBP/USD continues to find fresh highs as Greenback withers
GBP/USD continues to find fresh highs as Greenback withers
GBP/USD tested its highest bids in over three years on Thursday, briefly climbing above the 1.3600 handle in intraday trading for the first time in 40 months.
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