US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index rises to 54 in January vs. 53.5 expected

Consumer confidence in the US improved slightly to start the year, with the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index rising to 54 in January's preliminary reading, from 52.9 in December. This print came in slightly better than the market expectation of 53.5.

GBP slightly weaker, underperforms G10 currencies – Scotiabank

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is soft, down a modest 0.2% but underperforming most of the G10 currencies as we head into Friday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

China’s net Gold imports from Hong Kong double in November – Commerzbank

China’s net Gold imports from Hong Kong rose to 16.2 tons in November, doubling October’s weak level, but overall imports remained low compared to previous months, reflecting muted demand, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.

EUR slips slightly against USD amid mixed data – Scotiabank

The Euro (EUR) is soft and down a fractional 0.1% vs. the US Dollar (USD) as it extends its latest pullback within the flat range from last June, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

EUR/USD stays on the back foot after mixed US labour-market report

The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as traders react to a mixed batch of US labour-market data. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1638, remaining on the back foot for a seventh straight day as the Greenback retains a firm tone across the board.