EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Targets fresh record highs near 179.00 as bullish bias prevails
EUR/JPY extends its gains for the third consecutive session, trading around 178.40 during the European hours on Tuesday. The currency cross shows strong short-term momentum, trading above the nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA).
USD: Interest rate decisions in uncertain times – Commerzbank
While the financial markets were almost in a ‚celebratory mood‘ in view of the looming end of the US government shutdown, EUR/USD remained flat yesterday. The price moved within a narrow range around the 1.1550 mark.
Gold sticks to gains near three-week high as Fed rate cut bets offset modest USD uptick
Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to modest intraday gains through the first half of the European session and currently trades just below a nearly three-week high touched this Tuesday.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0885 vs. 7.0867 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.0885 compared to the previous day’s fix of 7.0867 and 7.1226 Reuters estimate.
NZD/USD extends the decline below 0.5700 on downbeat Chinese PMI data, Fed’s hawkish remarks
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5695 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) as the latest data showed the Chinese manufacturing sector weakening last month.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds below $4,000 as Fed’s hawkish remarks lift US Dollar
Gold price (XAU/USD) declines to around $4,000 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal edges lower as traders dialed back bets for further Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. The Fed’s Michelle Bowman is scheduled to speak later in the day.
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $61.33 per barrel, down from Thursday’s close at $61.60.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $65.04 after its previous daily close at $65.29.
BREAKING: UK Retail Sales rise 0.5% MoM in September vs. -0.2% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales climbed 0.5% month-over-month (MoM) in September after advancing 0.6% in August (revised from 0.5%), according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday.
GBP/JPY tumbles to near 202.00 on slower-than-expected UK inflation growth
The GBP/JPY pair is down 0.5% to near 202.00 during the European trading session on Wednesday.
USD/CAD extends losses below 1.4000 amid higher Oil prices
The US Dollar is losing ground for the second consecutive day against the Loonie, reaching lows right below 1.4000 on Wednesday’s early European session, after having peaked at 1.4080 last week.
Forex Today: Pound Sterling drops on soft UK inflation data
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, October 22:
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Retains positive bias above 98.50 amid fiscal expansion bets
The AUD/JPY cross extends its upside to around 98.80 during the early European session on Wednesday.
Gold drifts higher on softer US Dollar, traders await US CPI release, US-China trade talks
Gold price (XAU/USD) recovers to near $4,150 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The precious metal gains ground amid concerns over the impact of the US government shutdown and ongoing fears about unsustainable government debt globally.
Japanese Yen holds gains as Reuters poll suggests a BoJ rate hike by March 2026
The Japanese Yen (JPY) maintains its position against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after three days of losses. The USD/JPY pair depreciated as the JPY gained ground following the release of Japan’s Merchandise Trade Balance Total data.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Hovers around 176.00 after rebounding from confluence support zone
EUR/JPY halts its four-day losing streak, trading around 176.00 during the European hours on Tuesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates an ongoing bullish bias as the currency cross is positioned within the ascending channel pattern.
USD/CAD drifts higher above 1.4050 as Canadian CPI inflation looms
The USD/CAD pair gathers strength to near 1.4060 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday.
Japanese Yen might struggle to lure buyers as change in Japan’s leadership fuels BoJ uncertainty
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trims a part of its heavy intraday losses that followed a key parliamentary vote, which confirms Sanae Takaichi to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister.
Australian Dollar remains subdued as US Dollar corrects upwards
The Australian Dollar (AUD) declines against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, losing its daily gains. However, the AUD/USD pair appreciated as the AUD received support from improved market sentiment amid progress on a United States (US)-Australia trade agreement.
EUR/USD: Likely to consolidate on the day – OCBC
Euro (EUR) traded subdued in absence of fresh catalyst. CPI picked up to 2.2% y/y but well within consensus. Pair was last at 1.1752 levels, OCBC’s FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
US: The third government shutdown under President Trump – UOB Group
The US government began shutting down on 1 Oct 2025 after US congressional leaders failed to agree to a short-term funding bill beyond the 30 Sep US fiscal year-end due to disagreement on healthcare subsidies and other policy demands.