Claims above/below/ in line with forecasts.
• Jobless claims: 191k vs 201k expected (192k previously)
• Continuing Jobless Claims: 1694k vs 1701k expected (1684k previously)

EURUSD is rather unimpressed by today's claims data. The pair continues to trade above 1.0870 level. Source: xStation5
💵EURUSD tests 1.17 due to Bessent
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