Austria Industrial Production (YoY): 1.7% (March) vs 1.1%

May 8, 2026

EUR/JPY holds gains above 184.00 on risk-on sentiment, ECB rate hike prospects

The EUR/JPY cross gains traction to around 184.15 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The Euro (EUR) edges higher against the Japanese Yen (JPY) amid improved risk sentiment and hawkish signals from the European Central Bank (ECB).

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Needs to stabilize above 1.3600 for fresh rally

The GBP/USD pair trades 0.25% higher to near 1.3590 during the European trading session on Friday. The Cable reflects strength as the Pound Sterling (GBP) outperforms its major currency peers, except antipodeans, amid a revived risk-on rally.