AUD/CAD Exchange rate

EUR/USD bounced from a fresh 2024 low at 1.0495, but gains were modest ahead of US data releases. Initial Jobless Claims beat expectations, but wholesale-level inflation was hotter than anticipated. Demand for the US Dollar prevails despite overbought conditions. 

GBP/USD is holding losses while flirting with multi-month lows near 1.2650 in the early American session. The pair remains vulnerable amid a broadly firmer US Dollar and softer risk tone even as BoE policymakers stick to a cautious stance on policy. Speeches from Powell and Bailey are eyed. 

Gold consolidates at two-month lows as the prevalent demand for the US dollar overshadows that for the safe-haven metal in a risk-averse environment. Central bank leaders' speeches stand out in the American session. 

Ripple's XRP is trading near $0.6900, down nearly 3% on Wednesday, as declining open interest could extend its price correction. However, other on-chain metrics point to a long-term bullish setup.

US CPI for October was exactly in line with expectations. The headline rate of CPI rose to 2.6% YoY from 2.4% YoY in September. The core rate remained steady at 3.3%. The detail of the report shows that the shelter index rose by 0.4% on the month, which accounted for 50% of the increase in all items on a monthly basis.