Chinese Stocks Rally, but Global Funds Remain Skeptical
Chinese Stocks Rally, but Global Funds Remain Skeptical Chinese stocks have potentially reached their lowest point, yet there remains a significant hesitation among money managers to reengage fully with the market. The MSCI China Index has seen a 27% rise since its January low, primarily driven by a shift towards undervalued stocks. However, this increase […]
New Zealand Food Prices Increase After Three Months of Stability
New Zealand Food Prices Increase After Three Months of Stability In April, New Zealand saw a 0.6% rise in food prices compared to the previous month, as reported by Stats NZ. This increase marked a shift after a period of price stability in the food sector. The rise in grocery food prices was the primary […]
China Schedules Meeting to Discuss $138 Billion Ultra-Long Debt Offering
China Schedules Meeting to Discuss $138 Billion Ultra-Long Debt Offering China is set to launch the initial phase of its ambitious 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) ultra-long special sovereign bond issuance this Friday, aiming to bolster the world’s second-largest economy. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Finance, which plans to issue various tranches […]
GBP/USD Stays Above 1.2500 Ahead of Tuesday’s UK Labor Data
GBP/USD Stays Above 1.2500 Ahead of Tuesday’s UK Labor Data During Monday’s Asian trading session, the GBP/USD pair saw an uptick, reaching close to 1.2520, influenced by a surge in risk appetite. This rise was supported by unexpectedly strong UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data released on Friday, indicating that the UK economy grew by […]
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Consumer Sentiment Looms
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Consumer Sentiment Looms The Australian Dollar (AUD) experienced a slight pullback on Friday, following a notable rally on Thursday. The uplift in the AUD was primarily driven by a weakening US Dollar (USD), which came under pressure after the release of disappointing US Initial Jobless Claims. These figures […]
Mexican Peso Rises as Banxico Holds Key Rate Steady
Mexican Peso Rises as Banxico Holds Key Rate Steady The Mexican Peso (MXN) experienced significant gains against its major trading counterparts following the Bank of Mexico’s (Banxico) latest policy meeting on Thursday. During the meeting, Banxico’s board unanimously decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 11.00%, leading to a robust appreciation of the Peso. […]
Gold Prices Rise as Investors Anticipate US Data, Federal Reserve Comments
Gold Prices Rise as Investors Anticipate US Data, Federal Reserve Comments Gold prices (XAU/USD) are trading positively this Thursday, although gains are checked by several factors, including a stronger US Dollar and hawkish remarks from the US Federal Reserve. These influences are expected to restrain the upward movement of gold in the near term. Despite […]
USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9080 Amid Hawkish Fed Remarks, Stronger US Dollar
USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9080 Amid Hawkish Fed Remarks, Stronger US Dollar During early European trading on Wednesday, the USD/CHF currency pair recorded modest gains, hovering around 0.9085. The rise is largely attributed to the U.S. dollar’s recovery, spurred by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. These remarks have tempered expectations for potential interest rate cuts […]
Gold Prices Decline Amid Renewed Demand for US Dollar
Gold Prices Decline Amid Renewed Demand for US Dollar Gold prices (XAU/USD) lost their upward momentum on Tuesday, falling as renewed demand for the US Dollar (USD) strengthened. This decline was influenced by various factors, including geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The recent US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data, which fell […]
Asian Stocks Rise Slightly as Hopes for Federal Reserve Action Boost Sentiment
Asian Stocks Rise Slightly as Hopes for Federal Reserve Action Boost Sentiment Asian stock markets achieved modest gains on Tuesday, driven by rising optimism that the Federal Reserve may initiate interest rate cuts within the year. This sentiment mirrored the uptick on Wall Street, sparked by soft U.S. employment figures which fueled speculation about potential […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens on Improved Risk Sentiment
Australian Dollar Strengthens on Improved Risk Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its upward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Monday, driven by growing optimism surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). This positive sentiment is underpinning the AUD’s strength and providing solid support for the AUD/USD pair. As the RBA prepares for its […]
Treasury Rally Faces $125B Barrier
Treasury Rally Faces $125B Barrier Bond traders welcomed signs of a cooling US labor market, sparking a surge in US Treasuries on Friday. The government report indicating unexpected softness in job and wage gains last month contributed to a late-week rally, which began after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts in […]
Japanese Yen Nears Multi-Week High, Poised for Further Gains Against USD
Japanese Yen Nears Multi-Week High, Poised for Further Gains Against USD The Japanese Yen continued to attract buyers for the third consecutive day on Friday, reaching a nearly three-week high against the US Dollar during the Asian trading session. This marks the fourth day in the past five trading days that the JPY has seen […]
EUR/USD Nears 1.0750 as Risk Appetite Rebounds
EUR/USD Nears 1.0750 as Risk Appetite Rebounds The EUR/USD pair continued its upward momentum, marking a third consecutive day of gains as it hovered around the 1.0730 level during Friday’s Asian session. This surge in the currency pair was fueled by a resurgence in risk appetite, particularly favoring risk-sensitive currencies such as the Euro. Investors […]
WTI Falls to Seven-Week Low, Dips Below $80 Amid Unexpected Crude Inventory Increase
WTI Falls to Seven-Week Low, Dips Below $80 Amid Unexpected Crude Inventory Increase Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, dropped to a seven-week low, trading around $79.20 on Thursday. This decline was influenced by an unexpected increase in US crude inventories and diminishing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. For the […]
Ex-Official: Japan’s FX Intervention Marks Threshold
Ex-Official: Japan’s FX Intervention Marks ¥160 Threshold Columbia University academic and former finance ministry executive Takatoshi Ito indicated that Japanese authorities likely intervened in the currency market, viewing ¥160 to the dollar as a critical threshold. Ito, who has connections with former and current Japanese policymakers, suggested that interventions aim to curb speculative trading and […]
Asian Stocks Rise Post-Fed Decision; Yen Declines Resume
Asian Stocks Rise Post-Fed Decision; Yen Declines Resume Most Asian stocks rose following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which tempered expectations for further interest-rate hikes. Meanwhile, the yen weakened after briefly surging, indicating possible intervention. In market movements, equity indexes in Australia and Hong Kong saw gains, while Japanese stocks remained stable. U.S. […]
8 Reasons You Should Learn To Read Price Action
If you’re looking to enhance your trading skills, learning to read price action is essential. Price action trading allows you to make informed decisions based on the actual price movements on the chart, rather than relying solely on technical indicators. At Xtreme Markets, we believe that understanding price action can significantly improve your trading performance, […]