Gold bulls blink as hot US PPI, $100 Oil send yields flying
Gold price retraces by about 0.90% on Thursday as traders price in a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) following the release of the US Producer Price Index (PPI) for August.
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Gold price retraces by about 0.90% on Thursday as traders price in a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) following the release of the US Producer Price Index (PPI) for August.

USD/CAD pares earlier gains on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) loses momentum after staging a modest recovery, despite US Producer Price Index (PPI) data showing that producer inflation picked up again in August. At the same time, higher Oil prices offer support to the Canadian Dollar (CAD).

My current bias on USDJPY remains bearish, but I am not interested in selling at the current market price. After rejecting the weekly supply zone around 163.70–164.00, USDJPY delivered a strong bearish expansion. Price subsequently retraced into the 159.80–160.40 area, where it swept liquidity above the local highs before continuing lower. This move produced three important technical signals: • A clear break of the ascending trendline • A loss of the 155.00–155.20 support area • A bearish …

USD/CHF loses ground after registering gains in the previous day, trading around 0.8090 during the Asian hours on Thursday.

The EUR/USD pair attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through as traders seem hesitant ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting and the US Producer Price Index (PPI).

Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some buyers after a modest Asian session dip to sub-$4,400 levels. The upside, however, seems limited as traders might refrain from placing directional bets ahead of US inflation figures.

The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5845 during the early Asian session on Thursday, bolstered by a softer US Dollar (USD). All eyes will be on the upcoming Producer Price Index (PPI) data due on Thursday.

The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest gains and consolidates just above the 1.3800 mark during the Asian session on Thursday. Traders seem hesitant and opt to wait for the release of US inflation figures before placing fresh directional bets.

Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy board member Kazuyuki Masu said on Thursday that the central bank expected to continue raising interest rates given current accommodative financial conditions.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price depreciates after three days of gains, trading around $93.90 during Asian hours on Thursday.

A Reuters poll showed the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will hike interest rates to 1.25% at its September policy meeting and then to 1.75% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2027, earlier than previously expected, amid persistent concerns over broadening price pressures and Japanese Yen (JPY) weakness.

The Australian Dollar is virtually unchanged against the US Dollar on Wednesday amid a light economic calendar, with the US Treasury's announcement of a buyback for the September 10 auction boosting the Greenback. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7219, flat.

The real tension weighing on GBP/USD is a rate parity that masks a divergence. Both central banks sit at 3.75%.

EURUSD | Bearish Breakdown Continuation & Downside Potential Setup Fundamental EURUSD is trading in a sensitive environment as markets react to developments in the U.S. Treasury market and shifting interest-rate expectations. The expanded U.S. Treasury buyback program takes effect on September 9, making bond-market developments an important driver for the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields. However, the immediate currency reaction remains uncertain, as market conditions can change depending on …

US President Donald Trump crossed the wires on Wednesday, saying that the Iran war will end “immediately” right after the US midterm elections. He said that Iranians are “desperate to try and affect the election,” told to reporters before leaving for the Republican National Convention in Dallas.

GBP/JPY falls for the third straight day, but it fails to register a lower low, an indication that buyers are stepping in but lack the strength to push the exchange rate past Wednesdays opening price, leaving the pair near this week's lows. The cross-pair trades at 208.05, down 0.22%.

DBS Group Researchs Chang Wei Liang notes that USD/KRW has fallen toward 1340 in a steady decline since late June, reflecting earlier optimism on the Korean Won from a booming memory sector and strong investment plans.

The Mexican Peso clings to gains against the US Dollar on Wednesday following the presentation of Mexicos government fiscal package in Congress, while traders await the release of US inflation data. The USD/MXN trades at 16.89, down 0.09% near yearly lows.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settled just above $94.00, up better than 2% and at its best level since May 22.

Societe Generales Dev Ashish reports that the Central Bank of Chile kept the monetary policy rate at 4.50% in September, as weak domestic growth offsets rising external inflation risks. The bank highlights disappointing activity, deteriorating labour markets and anchored inflation expectations.