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AUD/USD hangs near multi-year low as traders await US NFP report
AUD/USD consolidates just above its lowest level since October 2022 as traders move to the sidelines ahead of Friday's release of the closely-watched US NFP report. In the meantime, rising bets for an early RBA rate cut, China's economic woes, US-China trade war fears, geopolitical risks and a softer risk tone act as a headwind for the Aussie.
USD/JPY bulls turn cautious near multi-month peak ahead of US NFP
USD/JPY moves little following the release of household spending data from Japan and remains close to a multi-month top amid wavering BoJ rate hike expectations. Furthermore, the recent widening of the US-Japan yield differential, bolstered by the Fed's hawkish shift, undermines the lower-yielding JPY and acts as a tailwind for the currency pair amid a bullish USD.
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Gold price consolidates below multi-week top; looks to US NFP for fresh impetus
Gold price enters a bullish consolidation phase below a four-week top touched on Thursday as bulls await the US NFP report before placing fresh bets. In the meantime, geopolitical risks, trade war fears and a weaker risk tone might continue to act as a tailwind for the safe-haven XAU/USD.
Ripple's XRP plunges over 4% following funding rates decline
Ripple's XRP declined 4% on Friday following a decline in its funding rates. The remittance-based token could decline to test the $2.17 support level if the crypto market decline extends.
Bitcoin falls below $94,000 as over $568 million outflows from ETFs
Bitcoin continues to edge down, trading below the $94,000 level on Thursday after falling more than 5% this week. Bitcoin US spot ETFs recorded an outflow of over $568 million on Wednesday, showing signs of decreasing demand.