Fed Governors came out and signaled their preference for a “skip” at the next FOMC meeting, sending the dollar lower. NFP up next as the major event risk ahead

The Dow and CAC40 have rallied off their Wednesday lows, while the Nasdaq 100 has moved lower after its fourteen-month high earlier in the week

Euro Area inflation fell across the board in May with both the core and YoY print beating forecasts. Despite the positive data, it is unlikely to deter the ECB from hiking rates at its upcoming meeting.

AUD/USD remains hesitant as US factors and local Australian influences battle for supremacy.

The New Zealand dollar undoubtedly looks weak against its peers as the market digests the possibility of NZ rates peaking. However, the NZ currency is running into some pretty tough support that warrants caution in turning excessively bearish.

The US Dollar struggled for direction on Thursday after the US debt deal passed through the House of Representatives ahead of the next hurdle. The market is now eyeing the Fed for clues.