NEWS: ForexLive European FX news wrap: Markets steady, PBOC curbs yuan strength May 31, 2021 at 12:50PM

NEWS: ForexLive European FX news wrap: Markets steady, PBOC curbs yuan strength May 31, 2021 at 12:50PM

Forex news from the European trading session – 31 May 2021
Headlines:
Markets:
– AUD leads, CHF lags on the day
– European equities muted
– Gold flat at $1,903.65

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Forex news from the European trading session – 31 May 2021
Headlines:
Markets:
– AUD leads, CHF lags on the day
– European equities muted
– Gold flat at $1,903.65