Sweden Current Account (QoQ): 126.2B (2Q) vs 93.9B.Sweden Current Account (QoQ): 126.2B (2Q) vs 93.9B

Germany Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY): 13.1% (July) vs 6.5%.Germany Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY): 13.1% (July) vs 6.5%

US jobs report takes focus after strong services data.US jobs report takes focus after strong services data

Indonesian Rupiah declines as US Dollar gains despite easing Fed rate hike odds.Indonesian Rupiah declines as US Dollar gains despite easing Fed rate hike odds

Research US – Defying Growing Headwinds.Economic momentum has picked up lately despite growing headwinds. High imports and inventory drawdowns hid strong underlying domestic growth in consumption and investment.

Cautious equity gains seen, focal points ahead of the weekend include US jobs data.Cautious equity gains seen, focal points ahead of the weekend include US jobs data

Indian Rupee trades close to two-month low ahead of US NFP data.Indian Rupee trades close to two-month low ahead of US NFP data

USD/JPY Breakdown Accelerates—Where Could Sellers Strike Next?.Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair traded below a key bullish trend line with support at 159.70. The bearish momentum gained strength after there was a close below 158.00, the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour), and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour).

Fiscal pressures mount in Poland.Fiscal pressures mount in Poland

Japanese Yen retreats from August highs as USD bears turn cautious ahead of US NFP.Japanese Yen retreats from August highs as USD bears turn cautious ahead of US NFP

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: Hawkish ECB Bets Keep Pressure on GBP.The Pound-Euro rate could remain under pressure if Bailey strikes a cautious tone, although weaker German factory orders may limit further Euro gains. The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate ticked lower on Thursday, pressured by further signs of rising inflation in the Eurozone as well as a downgrade to UK service sector growth last.

Swiss Franc weakens ahead of Unemployment Rate data.Swiss Franc weakens ahead of Unemployment Rate data

WTI Price Forecast: Bulls await acceptance above $90.00 and 61.8% Fibo. amid Iran risks.WTI Price Forecast: Bulls await acceptance above $90.00 and 61.8% Fibo. amid Iran risks

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds above 112.50, while staying constrained below 100-day SMA.AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds above 112.50, while staying constrained below 100-day SMA

RBNZ's Silk Signals December Hike More Likely Than October.RBNZ is still pointing toward higher rates, but it is becoming increasingly clear that policymakers may want a break before next move. Assistant Governor Karen Silk told Bloomberg today that December looks more likely than October for another hike after central bank raised OCR for second straight meeting this week, from 2.50% to 2.75%.

Elliott Wave Analysis: EURJPY Anticipating a Broader Correction Against the Latest High.EURJPY continues to present a clear risk of a larger‑degree correction against the cycle that began at the February 2025 low. The internal structure of this pullback is forming as a double three, which is consistent with the broader corrective tone in the cross.

Elliott Wave analysis: EUR/JPY anticipating a broader correction against the latest high.Elliott Wave analysis: EUR/JPY anticipating a broader correction against the latest high

investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Markets tread water ahead of US payrolls.Asian markets moved with little conviction on Friday, with traders largely positioning ahead of the US non-farm payrolls report due at 8:30am. Oil held steady near its recent highs, with no fresh developments out of the Middle East to give the market a new direction, while gold traded sideways around $4,475 an ounce.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Trades near 181.50 after rebounding from descending channel bottom.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Trades near 181.50 after rebounding from descending channel bottom

New Zealand Dollar gains momentum to near 0.5900, US NFP data looms.New Zealand Dollar gains momentum to near 0.5900, US NFP data looms

Japan's Katayama says will closely monitoring bond markets with heightened urgency.Japan's Katayama says will closely monitoring bond markets with heightened urgency

BoE's Pill Pushes for Early Hike to Head Off Persistent Inflation.BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill argued for a prompt increase in Bank Rate to 4%, warning that waiting for uncertainty around Middle East conflict and inflation transmission to resolve could leave monetary policy behind curve. Speaking to Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Pill said he was uncomfortable with a “wait-and-see” approach because policymakers may wait without ever gaining decisive clarity: “if you follow a ‘wait-and-see' approach and then do not ‘see', all you have done is waited.

United States Dollar Index weakens as Fed's Waller signals rate pause.United States Dollar Index weakens as Fed's Waller signals rate pause

Cliff Notes: Balancing Risks to Growth and Inflation, a Worthwhile Pursuit.Australia's Q2 GDP came in slightly above expectations at 0.4%, 2.1%yr. Upward revisions to earlier data notwithstanding, there has been a clear loss of momentum from H2 2025 to H1 2026, from an annualised pace of 2.8% to 1.5%.

Yen headed for strongest week in a month, dollar flat ahead of payroll data.This week, the Japanese yen appreciated considerably against the US dollar, as traders are anticipating a potential interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. Meanwhile, the broader currency markets are gearing up for important US payroll data releases.

Australian Dollar strengthens on RBA hike odds.Australian Dollar strengthens on RBA hike odds

Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot vs USD as US and Canada jobs data loom.Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot vs USD as US and Canada jobs data loom

Rupee gains 0.5%, closes at 10-week high on strong inflows.The Indian rupee strengthened significantly on Thursday, reaching a ten-week closing high. This gain was driven by substantial inflows of $136 billion into Indian markets.

British Pound edges higher above 1.3500 ahead of US jobs report.British Pound edges higher above 1.3500 ahead of US jobs report

Japanese Yen sits near August highs as USD remains on the back foot ahead of US NFP.Japanese Yen sits near August highs as USD remains on the back foot ahead of US NFP