Australian Dollar’s Gains Reduced Amid Strengthening US Dollar, Attention on Australian CPI
Australian Dollar’s Gains Reduced Amid Strengthening US Dollar, Attention on Australian CPI The Australian Dollar (AUD) slightly reduced its intraday gains as the US Dollar began to recover its recent losses on Tuesday. The AUD/USD pair, however, is still finding support due to a general improvement in risk sentiment. This shift in mood is partly […]
UK Industrial Action Seen as Minor Hurdle by Investors Anticipating Economic Resilience
UK Industrial Action Seen as Minor Hurdle by Investors Anticipating Economic Resilience Optimism in UK economic resilience is growing among investors, as they show increased confidence in UK assets, from currency to equities, despite facing natural disasters and labor strikes. Analysts have heightened their growth projections, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Bloomberg Economics starting […]
China’s Yuan Softens Versus Dollar Amid Growing Yield Gap
China’s Yuan Softens Versus Dollar Amid Growing Yield Gap The Chinese yuan weakened against the U.S. dollar, influenced by an increasing yield differential and diverging monetary policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), posing challenges for the currency. Since December 27, the spread between yields on China’s 10-year government […]
GBP/USD Ascends Towards 1.2700 Prior to US Nonfarm Payrolls Announcement
GBP/USD Ascends Towards 1.2700 Prior to US Nonfarm Payrolls Announcement The GBP/USD exchange rate has been on an upward trajectory, reaching heights around 1.2690, as market activities ramp up during the Friday Asian trading session. This marks the third consecutive day of gains for the Pound, which has benefited from a streak of favorable economic […]
Japanese Yen Continues Downward Trend Versus US Dollar, Reaching Almost Two-Week Low
Japanese Yen Continues Downward Trend Versus US Dollar, Reaching Almost Two-Week Low The Japanese Yen continued its downward spiral against the US Dollar, marking the third consecutive day of decline as it touched a new two-week low in the European trading session. The drop is attributed to several domestic and international factors exerting pressure on […]
EUR/GBP Stays Near 0.8670 Before German Employment Data Release
EUR/GBP Stays Near 0.8670 Before German Employment Data Release During the early European trading hours on Wednesday, the EUR/GBP pair is exhibiting a narrow trading pattern, oscillating between 0.8665 and 0.8675. Market participants are keenly awaiting the release of German employment statistics for December, with the unemployment rate projected to stabilize at 5.9%. As of […]
WTI Stays Guarded, Holding Above $72.00 During Sparse Holiday Trading Period
WTI Stays Guarded, Holding Above $72.00 During Sparse Holiday Trading Period Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), a key benchmark for U.S. crude oil, is hovering around $72.15, reflecting the market’s cautious stance in the waning days of the year. The slight dip in WTI prices is being influenced by a modest recovery in the U.S. Dollar […]
Iran and Russia to Conduct Trade Using Own Currencies, Bypassing US Dollar – Reports by State Media
Iran and Russia to Conduct Trade Using Own Currencies, Bypassing US Dollar – Reports by State Media Iran and Russia have reached a significant milestone in their economic partnership by agreeing to conduct trade transactions using their respective local currencies, thereby sidelining the US dollar. This strategic move, confirmed by Iranian state media, was solidified […]
Gold Gains on Risk Aversion and Slight Decline in US Dollar Before American Economic Reports
Gold Gains on Risk Aversion and Slight Decline in US Dollar Before American Economic Reports On Thursday, gold prices saw a notable recovery, clawing back much of the losses experienced earlier in the week and stirring interest among investors. Despite this rebound, gold has remained within a well-trodden range as the market’s attention is fixed […]
Japanese Yen Reaches New Daily High Versus USD, BoJ Stance May Limit Rise
Japanese Yen Reaches New Daily High Versus USD, BoJ Stance May Limit Rise On Wednesday, the Japanese Yen (JPY) exhibited a notable upswing, securing a new daily zenith against the US Dollar (USD), in a modest comeback from its substantial depreciation observed in the preceding three days. During the early European trading hours, the USD/JPY […]
Chinese Financial Institutions Maintain Key Lending Rate Unchanged for Fourth Consecutive Month
Chinese Financial Institutions Maintain Key Lending Rate Unchanged for Fourth Consecutive Month In a move that echoes the central bank’s decision, Chinese banking institutions have opted to keep their benchmark lending rates steady, fostering an environment ripe for potential monetary easing forecasted for the initial months of 2024. The persistence of these rates, including the […]
EUR/GBP Regains Ground, Nearing Mid-0.8600 Range in Response to UK Inflation Data
EUR/GBP Regains Ground, Nearing Mid-0.8600 Range in Response to UK Inflation Data The European currency pair EUR/GBP witnessed a modest rebound in the early hours of the European market session on Wednesday, as it climbed towards the mid-0.8600 territory, a notable recovery from its recent slump. The upswing in the pair was primarily fueled by […]
China’s Central Bank Restarts 14-Day Reverse Repos to Ease Year-End Liquidity
China’s Central Bank Restarts 14-Day Reverse Repos to Ease Year-End Liquidity After a three-month hiatus, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has recommenced its practice of injecting short-term cash into the financial system via 14-day reverse repurchase agreements (reverse repos). This move, enacted on Monday, is part of a broader strategy to manage the surging […]
USD/CHF Falls to 0.8670 Amid Dovish Fed, Awaits SNB Decision
USD/CHF Falls to 0.8670 Amid Dovish Fed, Awaits SNB Decision In the current financial climate, the USD/CHF currency pair has sustained its downward trajectory for the fourth consecutive day, hovering around the 0.8670 mark during Thursday’s Asian trading hours. This comes as the market braces for the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) impending Interest Rate Decision. […]
Gold Hits New Multi-Week Low, Awaits 50-Day SMA Test Before Fed Verdict
Gold Hits New Multi-Week Low, Awaits 50-Day SMA Test Before Fed Verdict Gold prices have dipped to a multi-week nadir as the market braces for the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. For the fourth consecutive day, the precious metal traded lower, touching levels near $1,974 per ounce during the European trading session. This downward trajectory aligns […]
New Zealand Government Strips Employment Focus from Central Bank’s Role
New Zealand Government Strips Employment Focus from Central Bank’s Role In a landmark legislative move, New Zealand’s newly formed coalition government has overhauled the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) guiding mandate. The legislation, enacted on Wednesday, narrows the focus of the central bank to primarily ensure price stability, stepping away from its previous dual […]
Dow, S&P Hit Peak Since Jan ’22 as Stocks Rally Before Fed
Dow, S&P Hit Peak Since Jan ’22 as Stocks Rally Before Fed On Tuesday, U.S. stock markets demonstrated a robust performance, with major indices climbing to their highest points since the early days of 2023. This market buoyancy comes as investors digest a pivotal inflation report ahead of the Federal Reserve’s year-end policy meeting. The […]
Japan and UAE Join Forces for International Oil Market Stabilization
Japan and UAE Join Forces for International Oil Market Stabilization Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, engaged in a productive discussion with Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, focusing on the Ukraine crisis and the importance of maintaining global energy security and […]