Gold Prices Lose a Bit of Shine as Investors Find Their Nerve
Gold prices edged lower in Friday’s Asian trading, slipping from their recent highs as traders jumped back into riskier bets. Stocks looked lively, and that upbeat mood was enough to steal some of gold’s usual safe-haven spotlight. The US dollar picked up a little steam—not a huge move, but just enough to take the wind […]
NZD/USD Picks Up Speed as China’s Trade Surplus Surges
NZD/USD climbed higher in Monday’s Asian trading, pushing toward 0.5785 after China posted surprisingly strong trade numbers. China’s trade surplus hit $111.68 billion in November—its biggest in five months and a big jump from October’s $90.07 billion. That matters for the Kiwi because New Zealand relies on China as a major trading partner. When China’s […]
WTI Crude Hovers Near $59 After Ukraine Hits Russian Pipeline, Stirring Supply Jitters
WTI crude prices nudged higher in Thursday’s Asian trading, up about 0.25% and flirting with the $59 mark. The bump came right after Ukraine struck the Druzhba pipeline in Russia’s Tambov region—a major supply line pushing oil into Hungary and Slovakia. With Russian heavyweights Rosneft and Lukoil already hamstrung by sanctions, the attack just cranked […]
Japanese Yen Slips as Dollar Bounces Back, but Rate Hike Buzz Keeps Losses in Check
The yen lost a bit of ground against the US dollar in Thursday’s Asian trading. Still, it’s not all bad news for the yen. Traders are treading carefully these days, not eager to bet against the Bank of Japan. There’s real buzz about a potential rate hike in December. Governor Kazuo Ueda made it pretty […]
Gold Prices Strong Above $4,200 as Dovish Fed Bets Weigh on the Dollar
Gold prices (XAU/USD) kept climbing in Asian trading on Wednesday, holding steady above $4,200. The metal’s rally isn’t just momentum—it’s traders betting hard on another Fed rate cut next week. The weak US Dollar is making gold even more attractive, especially after Tuesday’s quick bounce from $4,164. Bulls are still in control, but let’s be […]
US Dollar Index Stalls Near 100.00 as Traders Bet on December Rate Cut
The US Dollar Index (DXY) lost steam Monday, settling just under the 100.00 mark in Asian trading. The rally that lasted five days finally took a breather. Traders started turning their attention to the growing buzz about a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in December. Now, everyone’s waiting to see what Tuesday’s Producer Price Index […]
WTI Edges Toward $59.50 After Surprise EIA Inventory Draw
WTI crude pushed up toward $59.50 in Thursday’s Asian trading after the latest EIA data surprised the market. Traders jumped in when the report showed U.S. crude inventories dropped by 3.43 million barrels last week. That’s a much bigger draw than anyone expected—most were looking for just a 1.9 million-barrel decline. For context, the previous […]
EUR/JPY Goes Above 178.00 Ahead of Key Eurozone Sentiment Data
EUR/JPY pushed above 178.00 in Tuesday’s Asian trading, landing around 178.35. The Euro’s picking up steam against the Yen as global risk appetite comes back to life. Everyone’s waiting to see the German and Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index—that data could shake things up for this pair. As the funding bill passed, it put traders […]
EUR/JPY Goes Down at 177.00 Amidst Speculation of Rate Hike by the Bank of Japan
In early Asian trading on Tuesday, the EUR/JPY continues to decline, currently hovering around 177.20. As more people speculate that the Bank of Japan may soon raise interest rates, the Yen is strengthening. Following Governor Kazuo Ueda’s recent remarks, the market is beginning to consider December or January as viable options for a move. However, […]
Gold Extends Record Rally as Traders Turn to Safe-Haven Assets
Gold prices (XAU/USD) continued to climb on Wednesday, hitting a new all-time high during the Asian session. The strong rally in gold comes as investors look for safe-haven assets amid growing global uncertainty. Concerns over renewed US-China trade tensions, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the US government shutdown have made gold a preferred choice for […]
Gold Price Soars to Record High Above $4,060 Amid US-China Trade Tensions and
Gold prices surged to record highs, climbing around the $4,060 mark in early Asian trading on Monday, as renewed US-China trade tensions and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations boosted investor demand for the safe-haven metal. The continued US government shutdown and global uncertainty further strengthened gold’s appeal among traders and investors seeking stability in a […]
Japanese Yen Holds Modest Gains amid BoJ Policy Uncertainty
The Japanese yen (JPY) recovered marginally from its recent seven-month low versus the US dollar (USD) on Thursday during the Asian session. However, given the growing uncertainty surrounding Japan’s fiscal and monetary outlook, the move lacked strong bullish conviction. As Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is predicted to oppose the Bank of Japan’s […]
WTI holds above $65.00, trades near three-week highs amid pressure on Russian oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude extended its rally for the fourth straight session on Friday, hovering around $65.10 per barrel during Asian trading. Prices touched a near three-week high as supply concerns deepened, fueled by escalating pressure on Russian oil linked to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. US President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
WTI holds above $62 as OPEC+ eases pace of output hikes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil edged higher in early Asian trading on Tuesday, hovering near $62.15. The upside came after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) signaled a slower pace of production growth in the coming months. The alliance, led by Saudi Arabia, agreed to lift output by 137,000 barrels […]
GBP/USD Slips Toward 1.3450, Rate-Cut Bets Support Sterling
GBP/USD pulls back in Asian trading on Wednesday, hovering near 1.3450 after giving up part of the previous session’s gains. Despite the dip, the Pound Sterling (GBP) retains underlying support as fading expectations for further Bank of England (BoE) rate cuts help cushion downside pressure. UK inflation has been climbing at a faster pace in […]
EUR/USD slips below 1.1700, Fed’s dovish outlook limits downside
EUR/USD edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, slipping to around 1.1690 after posting 0.5% gains in the previous session. While the pair is under mild pressure, the downside appears capped as the U.S. Dollar (USD) struggles under the weight of the Federal Reserve’s dovish policy expectations ahead of its September meeting. Traders are now […]
WTI Crude Bounces Back Above $64 on Inventory Drop and Hopes of US-Russia Talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing back above the $64.00 mark after a five-day losing streak. The rebound is supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in US crude inventories and speculation about possible talks between the US and Russia amid escalating geopolitical tensions. As of writing, […]
Gold Slides Below $3,380 as Trade Optimism Dampens Safe-Haven Demand; Weaker USD Cushions Decline
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to face selling pressure for a second straight session on Thursday, falling below the $3,380 mark during the Asian trading hours. The pullback is largely attributed to a decline in safe-haven demand as optimism grows around global trade developments. Markets are responding positively to news of a finalized trade agreement between the […]