AUD/JPY falls as Japan’s household spending surges, boosting yen; Aussie supported by strong Chinese trade.
Federal Reserve officials, including Williams and Barr, discuss monetary policy and employment at global economic conferences Friday.
Austria’s industrial growth slowed; EUR/USD rose; gold gained; Ripple awaits court nod post-settlement.
The yuan strengthens as PBOC lowers midpoint and injects liquidity via 77 billion yuan reverse repo.
FX option expiries for 9 May include large positions in EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, and USD/CAD.
EUR/USD rises above 1.1200 amid easing trade tensions; ECB rate cut fears pressure the Euro.
China may ban home pre-sales, aiming to stabilize housing, reduce debt, and shift to completed-home sales.
Japan’s economic index beats forecasts; EUR/USD steady; gold gains on tensions; Ripple eyes SEC settlement.
Lowering Japan’s consumption tax is inappropriate, says Finance Minister Kato, citing fiscal responsibility and demographic challenges.
Gold prices rose in UAE amid geopolitical tensions and strong central bank demand, despite strong US Dollar.
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