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EUR/GBP edges lower as Pound rebounds, Euro weighed by weak activity
November 20, 2025, 2:06:17 PM UTC
EUR/GBP trades lower around 0.8810 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.25% on the day as the Pound Sterling (GBP) gains ground. The move comes despite a still-uncertain UK economic outlook, with buyers returning to the British currency after Wednesday’s sharp sell-off.
ReadGold holds range despite stronger-than-expected NFP
November 20, 2025, 2:06:00 PM UTC
Gold (XAU/USD) a little changed on Wednesday, moving in a tight range as traders digest the mixed set of delayed September US jobs data. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,0873.
ReadUS weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 220,000
November 20, 2025, 1:57:23 PM UTC
There were 220,000 Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending November 15, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday.
ReadJPY softens to fresh multi-month lows – Scotiabank
November 20, 2025, 1:56:58 PM UTC
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is soft, down a marginal 0.1% against the US Dollar (USD) as it extends its decline to fresh multi-month lows at levels last seen in January, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
ReadGBP is steady and outperforming on crosses – Scotiabank
November 20, 2025, 1:53:52 PM UTC
The Pound Sterling (GBO) is steady and entering Thursday’s NA session with a marginal gain as it outperforms nearly all of the G10 currencies in overall quiet trade, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
ReadCorrection: About the Scotiabank US jobs data commentary
November 20, 2025, 1:51:36 PM UTC
(This story was corrected on November 20 at 13:51 GMT as its content was written as a preview ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for September. The content was published after the data release, making it outdated from the moment of its publication. The story shouldn't have been published.)
ReadBreaking: US Nonfarm Payrolls increase by 119,000 in September vs. 50,000 expected
November 20, 2025, 1:45:57 PM UTC
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States (US) rose by 119,000 in September, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Thursday. This reading followed the 4,000 decrease (revised from +22,000) recorded in August and surpassed the market expectation of 50,000.
ReadEUR is soft and drifting to November lows – Scotiabank
November 20, 2025, 1:45:28 PM UTC
The Euro (EUR) is soft, down a marginal 0.1% against US Dollar (USD) with a drift to fresh local lows at levels last seen early November, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
ReadCAD can’t take advantage of firmer risk mood – Scotiabank
November 20, 2025, 1:42:03 PM UTC
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed on the session, with spot holding in a familiar range near 1.40.
ReadCanada Employment Insurance Beneficiaries Change (MoM): -1.1% (September) vs previous 0.1%
November 20, 2025, 1:32:53 PM UTC
Canada Employment Insurance Beneficiaries Change (MoM): -1.1% (September) vs previous 0.1%
ReadUnited States Continuing Jobless Claims rose from previous 1.957M to 1.974M in November 7
November 20, 2025, 1:31:56 PM UTC
United States Continuing Jobless Claims rose from previous 1.957M to 1.974M in November 7
ReadUnited States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average declined to 224.25K in November 14 from previous 237.5K
November 20, 2025, 1:31:12 PM UTC
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average declined to 224.25K in November 14 from previous 237.5K
ReadUnited States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 220K below forecasts (223K) in November 14
November 20, 2025, 1:30:52 PM UTC
United States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 220K below forecasts (223K) in November 14
ReadUnited States Average Hourly Earnings (YoY) above forecasts (3.7%) in September: Actual (3.8%)
November 20, 2025, 1:30:49 PM UTC
United States Average Hourly Earnings (YoY) above forecasts (3.7%) in September: Actual (3.8%)
ReadUnited States U6 Underemployment Rate fell from previous 8.1% to 8% in September
November 20, 2025, 1:30:38 PM UTC
United States U6 Underemployment Rate fell from previous 8.1% to 8% in September
ReadUnited States Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (0.3%) in September
November 20, 2025, 1:30:34 PM UTC
United States Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (0.3%) in September
ReadCanada Raw Material Price Index registered at 1.6% above expectations (0.6%) in October
November 20, 2025, 1:30:28 PM UTC
Canada Raw Material Price Index registered at 1.6% above expectations (0.6%) in October
ReadCanada Industrial Product Price (MoM) came in at 1.5%, above forecasts (0.3%) in October
November 20, 2025, 1:30:21 PM UTC
Canada Industrial Product Price (MoM) came in at 1.5%, above forecasts (0.3%) in October
ReadUnited States U6 Underemployment Rate: 22% (September) vs 8.1%
November 20, 2025, 1:30:12 PM UTC
United States U6 Underemployment Rate: 22% (September) vs 8.1%
ReadUnited States Unemployment Rate registered at 4.4% above expectations (4.3%) in September
November 20, 2025, 1:30:11 PM UTC
United States Unemployment Rate registered at 4.4% above expectations (4.3%) in September
ReadUnited States Labor Force Participation Rate up to 62.4% in September from previous 62.3%
November 20, 2025, 1:30:09 PM UTC
United States Labor Force Participation Rate up to 62.4% in September from previous 62.3%
ReadUnited States Average Weekly Hours in line with forecasts (34.2) in September
November 20, 2025, 1:30:08 PM UTC
United States Average Weekly Hours in line with forecasts (34.2) in September
ReadUnited States Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey came in at -1.7, above expectations (-3.1) in November
November 20, 2025, 1:30:08 PM UTC
United States Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey came in at -1.7, above expectations (-3.1) in November
ReadUnited States Nonfarm Payrolls came in at 119K, above expectations (50K) in September
November 20, 2025, 1:30:04 PM UTC
United States Nonfarm Payrolls came in at 119K, above expectations (50K) in September
ReadSouth Africa SARB Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (6.75%)
November 20, 2025, 1:05:21 PM UTC
South Africa SARB Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (6.75%)
ReadRussia Central Bank Reserves $ climbed from previous $719.8B to $734.1B
November 20, 2025, 1:00:33 PM UTC
Russia Central Bank Reserves $ climbed from previous $719.8B to $734.1B
ReadUSD/CHF climbs to two-week highs as US Dollar firms ahead of delayed NFP
November 20, 2025, 12:55:21 PM UTC
USD/CHF advances for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday, with the pair drawing strong support from broad US Dollar (USD) strength as markets position cautiously ahead of the delayed September Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report due at 13:30 GMT.
ReadEUR/USD drifts lower heading into the long-awaited US NFP release
November 20, 2025, 12:32:53 PM UTC
EUR/USD extends losses for the fifth consecutive day and trades at 1.1515 at the time of writing on Thursday after a sharp reversal from levels near 1.1600 on Wednesday.
ReadSilver trades lower as US Dollar strength, rate cut uncertainty limit gains
November 20, 2025, 12:32:16 PM UTC
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $50.80 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.70% on the day. The white metal is paring part of the earlier weekly advance, after prices briefly tested the $52.00 area before being rejected as the US Dollar (USD) regained strength.
ReadUS Dollar Index (DXY) reaches resistance near 100.50 ahead of the NFP release
November 20, 2025, 12:23:40 PM UTC
The US Dollar is trading higher across the board on Thursday as investors pare back bets of a Fed interest rate cut in December.
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