Bank of England holds rates, GBP/USD falls; EUR/USD drops; gold stabilises; Bitcoin eases; Trump urges Fed cuts.
Swiss inflation aligns with expectations, but uncertainties remain. Policymakers cite external risks and potential policy adjustments.
USDJPY rejected a key trendline after BoJ and FOMC decisions, with traders watching inflation and technical levels.
New Zealand dollar weakens amid risk-off sentiment, despite GDP growth and RBNZ easing plans affecting policy rates.
European indices were mostly flat, with the DAX pausing after recent gains, while US futures edged higher.
USD/CNH rises toward 7.2450; Chinese banks keep Loan Prime Rates steady; PBOC likely maintains 1-year MLF rate.
SNB may cut rates to 0.25%, while BoE is expected to maintain 4.50% amid inflation concerns.
Silver prices drop 1.5% to $33.10 as strong US Dollar and Fed policies influence market trends.
UK unemployment steady at 4.4%, employment rose by 144,000, earnings growth slowed, and real earnings declined.
Oil prices rose as equity markets recovered, inventories declined, and the US considered replenishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
