Switzerland Trade Balance above forecasts (0M) in August: Actual (3786M)

Sep 17, 2026

Japan’s Kiuchi says aim to balance robust economy with fiscal sustainability

Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said on Thursday that officials aim to balance a robust economy with fiscal sustainability. However, Kiuchi declined to comment on interest rates.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Holds steady near 1.1450, bearish tone remains intact

The EUR/USD pair trades on a flat note around 1.1465 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. Traders continue to assess the latest interest rate hike decision by the US Federal Reserve (Fed). The US Initial Jobless Claims report is due later on Thursday.