Japan Consumer Confidence Index came in at 32.2, below expectations (33.1) in April

Apr 30, 2026

EUR/JPY holds losses near 187.00 ahead of ECB policy decision

EUR/JPY edges lower after four days of gains, trading around 187.20 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The currency cross depreciates as the risk-sensitive Euro (EUR) struggles amid increased risk aversion, which could be attributed to the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

NZD/USD hangs near two-week low; seems vulnerable below 0.5850/200-day SMA amid firmer USD

The NZD/USD pair attracts fresh sellers following a modest Asian session move up to the 0.5845 area on Thursday and slides back closer to a two-and-a-half week low, touched the previous day.