BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group
BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its monetary policy unchanged but unexpectedly removed its forward guidance, surprising markets, according to UOB Group Senior Economist Alvin Liew. No Change in Monetary Policy as Expected “At its scheduled Monetary Policy Meeting (MPM) on Friday (September 20), the […]
Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged in September, As Expected
Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged in September, As Expected On Friday, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced that it would maintain its short-term interest rate target between 0.15% and 0.25%, following a two-day monetary policy review. This decision aligned with market expectations. Back in July, the BoJ surprised markets by raising the policy […]
Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record Highs Despite Positive Market Sentiment
Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record Highs Despite Positive Market Sentiment Gold (XAU/USD) continues its upward momentum for the second consecutive day, edging closer to the $2,600 mark—just shy of its all-time high—during early European trading on Friday. This rise follows the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) substantial interest rate cut on Wednesday, with expectations for another […]
EUR/USD Price Outlook: Positive Momentum Sustains Above 1.1150
EUR/USD Price Outlook: Positive Momentum Sustains Above 1.1150 The EUR/USD pair remains on an upward trajectory for the third straight day, trading near 1.1165 during Friday’s Asian session. The pair’s strength is supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD), following an unexpected 50 basis point (bps) rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at […]
Japanese Yen Consolidates as US Dollar Holds Firm Amid Rising Treasury Yields
Japanese Yen Consolidates as US Dollar Holds Firm Amid Rising Treasury Yields The Japanese Yen (JPY) remained steady against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, supported by the hawkish outlook on the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate policy. Traders are cautiously awaiting the BoJ’s policy decision on Friday, expecting rates to remain unchanged but […]
Gold Price Nears Weekly High Ahead of US NFP Report, Remains Below $2,525 Resistance
Gold Price Nears Weekly High Ahead of US NFP Report, Remains Below $2,525 Resistance Gold price (XAU/USD) is trading near its weekly high for the third consecutive day on Friday, ahead of the European session. Despite this upward trend, investors remain cautious as they await the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report before making any significant […]
GBP/USD Gains Momentum Above 1.3150 Ahead of US NFP Data
GBP/USD Gains Momentum Above 1.3150 Ahead of US NFP Data The GBP/USD pair continues to strengthen, trading near 1.3180 during Asian hours on Friday, marking its third consecutive day in positive territory. The persistent weakness of the US Dollar (USD) is providing support for the pair. However, traders are eagerly awaiting the release of the […]
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Holds Below $28.50 as Traders Eye US PMI Data
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Holds Below $28.50 as Traders Eye US PMI Data Silver (XAG/USD) is trading with a mild bearish bias around $28.25 early Thursday during the Asian session. A modest recovery in the US Dollar (USD) is weighing on silver prices. However, speculation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may implement a deeper […]
Australian Dollar Holds Losses Despite Hawkish RBA Bullock, ISM Manufacturing PMI in Focus
Australian Dollar Holds Losses Despite Hawkish RBA Bullock, ISM Manufacturing PMI in Focus The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) despite positive Trade Balance data released on Thursday. Australia’s trade surplus widened to 6,009 million AUD in July, surpassing both the expected 5,150 million and the prior figure of 5,589 […]
Gold Price Struggles to Gain Momentum as Traders Await New Catalysts
Gold Price Struggles to Gain Momentum as Traders Await New Catalysts The Gold price (XAU/USD) has rebounded from multi-day lows but remains under the $2,500 mark amid a renewed bid in the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Wednesday. Despite this, ongoing geopolitical risks and the potential for imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts could support the […]
WTI Breaks Below $69.50 Amid Potential Libyan Dispute Resolution
WTI Breaks Below $69.50 Amid Potential Libyan Dispute Resolution West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended their losses for the second consecutive day, trading around $69.40 per barrel during the Asian session on Wednesday. This decline is attributed to the potential resolution of a political dispute that had halted Libyan oil exports, alongside concerns over […]
GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 Ahead of Fed Beige Book
GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 Ahead of Fed Beige Book The GBP/USD pair remains stable around 1.3110 during the early European session on Wednesday. However, with a cautious market sentiment ahead of key U.S. events, the U.S. Dollar (USD) could gain some support, potentially pushing the pair lower. The U.S. JOLTS Job Openings and the […]
USD/CAD Nears 1.3550 as Traders Evaluate ISM Manufacturing PMI
USD/CAD Nears 1.3550 as Traders Evaluate ISM Manufacturing PMI The USD/CAD pair is experiencing gains for the second straight day, trading around 1.3520 during early European hours on Tuesday. This upward movement is driven by a stronger US Dollar (USD), amid diminishing chances of an aggressive interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in […]
How to Trade the EUR/CHF Currency Pair
Although Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU), it maintains a close relationship with the EU through over 100 bilateral treaties, allowing it to participate in some aspects of the EU’s single market. Historically, the Swiss franc was pegged to the euro at a rate of 1.20 francs per euro. However, this […]
WTI Falls to Around $72.50 as OPEC+ Plans Production Increase
WTI Falls to Around $72.50 as OPEC+ Plans Production Increase West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have declined for the second consecutive session, trading near $72.50 per barrel during Monday’s Asian trading hours. This downward trend is largely attributed to reports that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies (OPEC+) are […]
Japanese Yen Pares Intraday Gains Despite Hawkish BoJ Stance
Japanese Yen Pares Intraday Gains Despite Hawkish BoJ Stance The Japanese Yen (JPY) has lost momentum against the US Dollar (USD), reversing some intraday gains after the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index data for July. This data dampened expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in […]
USD/CHF weakens below 0.8500, eyes on Swiss CPI, GDP data
USD/CHF weakens below 0.8500, eyes on Swiss CPI, GDP data The USD/CHF pair declines towards 0.8490 during early European trading on Monday. This drop is driven by a weaker US Dollar (USD) amid rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might cut interest rates in its September meeting. Upcoming economic data from Switzerland, including […]
Gold Price Gains Momentum as Traders Await US GDP Data
Gold Price Gains Momentum as Traders Await US GDP Data Gold prices (XAU/USD) are recovering on Thursday, bouncing back from weekly lows in the sub-$2,500 region per troy ounce. The potential for US interest rate cuts is boosting gold demand, as lower interest rates decrease the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. Political uncertainty in […]