investingLive European markets wrap: No hiccups from Trump-Xi meet up in Beijing.The focus and attention in markets has moved further east today, with all eyes on US president Trump's visit to Beijing. He met with China president Xi Jinping as the two leaders sat down to talk about a host of issues but mainly on trade and maintaining cordial relations amid a time of global economic turbulence.

The ECB and BoE Unlikely to Rush With Rate Hikes.The US dollar took two steps forward and one back following another batch of hawkish macroeconomic data and new record highs for US indices. NVIDIA's market capitalisation rising to $5.5 trillion triggered an S&P 500 rally, boosted global risk appetite and reduced demand for the greenback as a safe-haven asset.

Australian Dollar underperforms despite positive outcomes of Trump-Xi meet.Australian Dollar underperforms despite positive outcomes of Trump-Xi meet

British Pound: Political risks and Gilt reprieve – Societe Generale.British Pound: Political risks and Gilt reprieve – Societe Generale

WTI Oil uncertain after Trump-Xi talks as IEA warns of persistent supply deficit.WTI Oil uncertain after Trump-Xi talks as IEA warns of persistent supply deficit

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump told Xi that he wants to open up China.US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump told Xi that he wants to open up China

US Dollar Threatening to Break Higher.The US dollar is trading quietly against the major currencies. The euro is holding above $1.17 and sterling is holding above $1.35, but the market does not appear done probing these support areas.

US Dollar Index: Range-bound outlook with fiscal risks – BBH.US Dollar Index: Range-bound outlook with fiscal risks – BBH

Canadian Dollar: BoC tone tilts mildly hawkish – TD Securities.Canadian Dollar: BoC tone tilts mildly hawkish – TD Securities

Kazaks: ECB will continue to decide meeting by meeting, based on incoming data.Kazaks: ECB will continue to decide meeting by meeting, based on incoming data

Australian Dollar: Needs break above 0.7280 versus US Dollar – UOB.Australian Dollar: Needs break above 0.7280 versus US Dollar – UOB

China new bank loans disappoint in April as sluggish start to the year continues.New yuan loans for the month of April came in at -¥10 billion. Yes, that's another negative reading and one to follow up the supposed blip from July last year.

Canadian Dollar holds range as Trump-Xi summit, firm Oil prices balance USD outlook.Canadian Dollar holds range as Trump-Xi summit, firm Oil prices balance USD outlook

Japanese Yen: Sideways versus US Dollar as BoJ turns hawkish – BBH.Japanese Yen: Sideways versus US Dollar as BoJ turns hawkish – BBH

China New Loans registered at -10B, below expectations (300B) in April.China New Loans registered at -10B, below expectations (300B) in April

GBP/JPY Price Forecasts: British Pound dives to 213.30 despite positive UK data.GBP/JPY Price Forecasts: British Pound dives to 213.30 despite positive UK data

US Dollar Index steadies following news of positive Trump-Xi summit.US Dollar Index steadies following news of positive Trump-Xi summit

British Pound: External flows and fiscal risks – BNY.British Pound: External flows and fiscal risks – BNY

Trump-Xi meeting was good and both agree for Hormuz remaining open - Reuters.Trump-Xi meeting was good and both agree for Hormuz remaining open - Reuters

US Dollar Index: Supported but capped on topside – OCBC.US Dollar Index: Supported but capped on topside – OCBC

New Zealand Dollar consolidates with a bearish tilt as domestic economic risks increase.New Zealand Dollar consolidates with a bearish tilt as domestic economic risks increase

US dollar strengthens after producer inflation beats market expectations.Financial markets traded cautiously early Thursday as investors moved to the sidelines ahead of fresh macroeconomic data releases from the United States, while also monitoring developments from talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The US Dollar continued to strengthen against major peers after stronger-than-expected inflation data from the United States boosted demand for the currency.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Ceasefire Holds — WTI Reclaims $101, Brent Defends $106 — NatGas Tests $2.89?.With geopolitical risk premium lifted, oil benchmarks show resilience inside ascending channels. WTI bounces strongly above $101 targeting $103, Brent defends $105.96 channel support, while Natural Gas builds momentum toward $2.936.

Pound Sterling Today: Vulnerable as UK Political Crisis Deepens, say Rabobank.The Euro (EUR) strengthened against Pound Sterling (GBP) after renewed speculation surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future added to concerns over UK political stability and the outlook for the British currency. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.15364 (-0.08%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.3506 (-0.15%)Euro to.

Pound holds firm after strong UK GDP and manufacturing data.The British Pound remained largely flat against the US Dollar on Thursday, with the GBP/USD pair trading near 1.3520 at the time of writing. The currency pair continued to consolidate losses after retreating from weekly highs around 1.3650 reached earlier this week.

Euro: Strategic autonomy and yuan challenge – Rabobank.Euro: Strategic autonomy and yuan challenge – Rabobank

Euro consolidates losses against the British Pound, following upbeat UK data.Euro consolidates losses against the British Pound, following upbeat UK data

USD/JPY Remains Bullish as Japan Feels Yield Heat.USD/JPY outlook remains firmly bullish as rising global bond yields and inflation data reshape currency dynamics. Razan Hilal, Market Analyst at FOREX.com, explains how diverging central bank policies, surging U.S. and Japanese yields, and long-term technical structures are driving the pair toward key resistance levels.

Spain inflation eases a little in April but still much higher than before US-Iran conflict.Even so, headline inflation increased further by 0.4% on the month with price pressures seen more widespread. Restaurants and accommodation services saw a 1.2% increase with clothing and footwear reflected a 6.0% jump in prices.

Copper: Tight market near record highs – ING.Copper: Tight market near record highs – ING