USD/CAD Rises to 1.3650 Amid Decline in Oil Prices The USD/CAD pair has edged higher for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.3650 during Asian hours on Wednesday. This upward movement is driven primarily by a growing sense of risk
WTI Nears $78.50 as US Inflation Data, OPEC+ Meeting Loom West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher as traders anticipate the upcoming meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, including Russia (OPEC+), scheduled for
Japan Wary of Weak Yen’s Downsides, Finance Minister Notes Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki expressed concerns on Tuesday about the current depreciation of the yen, emphasizing the negative effects more than the positives. Suzuki highlighted the challenges posed by a
Mixed Stocks, Dollar Weakens Ahead of Inflation Report European shares were poised for modest gains, tracking mild increases in Asian markets as the dollar weakened ahead of key inflation data expected to impact global monetary policy. Futures for European and
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Retail Sales Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive trading session on Monday, buoyed by an improved risk appetite in global markets. This positive
Lane Asserts ECB Must Maintain Restrictive Stance Throughout the Year The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to initiate interest rate cuts as early as next month, yet Chief Economist Philip Lane emphasizes the necessity to maintain a restrictive monetary
USD/CHF Remains Strong Above 0.9150 Amid Middle East Tensions During the early European trading hours on Monday, the USD/CHF pair demonstrated strength, trading near the 0.9150 mark. This positive momentum comes as investors anticipate the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) potential
Gold Prices Fall Further Due to Fed’s Hawkish Outlook On Wednesday, gold prices faced downward pressure as sellers stepped in, influenced by the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, which were perceived as markedly more hawkish than earlier communications.
UK Inflation Hits 3-Year Low; PM Sunak Prioritizes It for July 4 Election In April, the UK experienced a significant decrease in inflation, reaching its lowest level in nearly three years, primarily due to substantial reductions in domestic bills, according
Mixed Asian Shares as China’s Stocks Fall Post-Wall Street Retreat Asian stock markets experienced mixed results on Thursday, influenced by various global economic signals and corporate news. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index saw an increase of 1.1%, reaching 39,054.81, buoyed by
Japanese Yen Falls Amid Rising Trade Deficit, Stable US Dollar The Japanese Yen (JPY) experienced a notable decline after Japan’s latest Merchandise Trade Balance data revealed a significant increase in the trade deficit for April. Released on Wednesday, the report
Goldman Predicts Stronger Dollar in Inflation Battle The U.S. dollar is expected to maintain its strength if the Federal Reserve decides to hold interest rates steady while other countries move towards lowering their borrowing costs, according to analysts from Goldman