Gold Price Lingers at Monthly Low Amid Anticipation of Fed Rate Insights
Gold Price Lingers at Monthly Low Amid Anticipation of Fed Rate Insights As the markets navigate through uncertain tides, the price of gold persists at a near-monthly nadir, weighed down by continued selling pressure. As of Tuesday, gold (XAU/USD) wrestles with tepid demand, barely holding above its monthly low as it enters the European trading […]
China Projects Continued Growth in Industrial Recovery, According to Industry Minister
China Projects Continued Growth in Industrial Recovery, According to Industry Minister China projects continued momentum in its industrial economy’s recovery as the fourth quarter of the year unfolds. The anticipated revival is expected to bolster the overall economic revival, per statements by a Chinese official. In an interview with Xinhua, the Minister of Industry and […]
The Canadian Dollar’s Struggle Against the USD: A Closer Look as it Nears 1.3650
The Canadian Dollar’s Struggle Against the USD: A Closer Look as it Nears 1.3650 The USD/CAD currency pair is on a path to extend its downward movement for the fourth consecutive day, hovering close to the 1.3650 mark in the early trading hours in Asia on Monday. This trajectory is largely influenced by market speculations […]
Dollar Weakens as Fed Hike Expectations Diminish
Dollar Weakens as Fed Hike Expectations Diminish On Friday, the dollar witnessed a downturn, heading towards a weekly drop against multiple currencies. Market participants speculate that the U.S. Federal Reserve might have concluded its rate hikes, thus enhancing the risk sentiment. The dollar index, reflecting its value against six primary currencies, marked a decline of […]
Australian Dollar Falters Amid Stronger US Dollar and Geopolitical Concerns
Australian Dollar Falters Amid Stronger US Dollar and Geopolitical Concerns The Australian Dollar (AUD) finds itself under increasing pressure, with the currency marking its second consecutive day of losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. Lingering around its annual lows, the AUD/USD exchange rate is beleaguered due to a robust US Dollar buoyed by […]
WTI Climbs to $89.10 in Light of US SPR Initiatives and Rising Middle-East Strife
WTI Climbs to $89.10 in Light of US SPR Initiatives and Rising Middle-East Strife The Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil has been experiencing a consistent ascent, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains. As the Asian trading session commenced on Friday, it was observed trading around the $89.10 per barrel mark. This continued rise in […]
The USD Index Stays Steady Near 106.00s, Anticipates Fedspeak
The USD Index Stays Steady Near 106.00s, Anticipates Fedspeak The USD Index (DXY), a significant benchmark that measures the US dollar’s performance against a collection of its major global counterparts, showed a slight inclination towards the 106.30 mark as trading closed on Friday. This movement is especially noteworthy as it gives investors insights into the […]
Nikkei Index Takes Lead in Asian Market Losses Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions
Nikkei Index Takes Lead in Asian Market Losses Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions Amid rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hamas, Asian markets experienced a general decline in trading on Monday. The Nikkei index in Japan led the losses, with a focus on upcoming key inflation data due later in the week. The escalating conflict in the […]
USD/CHF Maintains 0.9000 Level Before US Retail Sales
USD/CHF Maintains 0.9000 Level Before US Retail Sales The USD/CHF pair is facing a sustained downtrend, with its value hovering around 0.9020 during the Asian trading session on Monday. This decline in the USD/CHF pair can be attributed to the lingering uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) upcoming decisions on interest rates, which is creating […]
USD/CAD Retreats from Weekly High, Stays Below 1.3700
USD/CAD Retreats from Weekly High, Stays Below 1.3700 The USD/CAD pair is experiencing a decline in the Asian trading session on Friday, retreating from the weekly high it reached at 1.3700. As of the moment, the pair is trading within the range of 1.3680 to 1.3675. Several factors are contributing to this downward movement, although […]
Which Currencies Can I Trade on the Forex Market?
The Forex market, with its staggering average daily turnover of $7.5 trillion, stands as the world’s largest financial market. It presents traders with a dynamic and exciting arena to capitalize on currency movements. Thus, in this blog post, we will delve into the world of Forex trading, exploring the range of currencies available and how […]
GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.2200 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.2200 Amid Geopolitical Tensions The GBP/USD currency pair has been exhibiting some resilience in the face of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. After opening with a modest bearish gap below 1.2200 levels at the start of a new week, the pair managed to recover, moving closer to a one-week high touched […]
Yen Gains Ground as Dollar Weakened by Payrolls Report
Yen Gains Ground as Dollar Weakened by Payrolls Report Thursday witnessed the yen strengthening while the dollar faltered, as U.S. Treasury yields cooled off in response to mixed economic data from the United States. In light of these signals, investors tempered their expectations for further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve this year. The […]
USD Index Holds in Mid-106.00s, Limited Downside amid Soft Bond Yields
USD Index Holds in Mid-106.00s, Limited Downside amid Soft Bond Yields The US Dollar Index (DXY), reflecting the US dollar’s value against a basket of foreign currencies, has recently faced a bearish streak, settling near its lowest point during the Asian trading session on Thursday. Despite this decline, it has retained some of its gains […]
Gold Price Plunges to March Low on Elevated Fed Rate Expectations
Gold Price Plunges to March Low on Elevated Fed Rate Expectations The price of gold has sharply declined, hitting its lowest level since March due to expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase. The Fed’s concerns about persistent inflation and the possibility of another rate hike in 2023, combined with strong US macroeconomic data, […]
Biden’s 5-Year Offshore Oil Plan: Historic Lease Sale Reduction, None in 2024
Biden’s 5-Year Offshore Oil Plan: Historic Lease Sale Reduction, None in 2024 The Biden administration’s forthcoming five-year plan for offshore oil and gas leasing breaks with tradition, featuring an unprecedented reduction in lease sales. According to insiders familiar with the matter, there will be no lease sales in 2024, and only three are planned for […]
Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Reaches Decade High Amid US Yield Surge
Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Reaches Decade High Amid US Yield Surge Japan’s 10-year government bond yield surged to its highest level in a decade, driven by the recent rise in U.S. yields, which reached their highest point in 16 years. This development comes against the backdrop of ongoing concerns about the demand for Japanese bonds, […]
Former S&P Ratings Chairman Says U.S. Weaker Now Than 2011 Downgrade
Former S&P Ratings Chairman Says U.S. Weaker Now Than 2011 Downgrade The U.S. currently finds itself in a weaker state compared to the time of S&P’s 2011 downgrade of its sovereign credit rating, as per the former chairman of the agency’s sovereign rating committee. With the looming Oct. 1 deadline, the world’s largest economy faces […]