EUR/GBP edges higher near 0.8650 ahead of BoE and ECB policy decisions
The EUR/GBP pair trades modestly higher around the 0.8650 level during the late Asian session on Thursday. The uptick comes as the Pound Sterling underperforms, with traders remaining cautious ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy announcement scheduled for 12:00 GMT. The BoE is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% […]
Japanese Yen hovers near one-week low against USD ahead of BoJ press conference
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure near its weekly low versus the US Dollar following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) widely anticipated decision to keep short-term interest rates unchanged. Market participants remain cautious, refraining from fresh directional bets as they await guidance on the timing of any further policy tightening. In this context, comments […]
US Dollar Index holds near 99.00 as markets await Retail Sales, PPI
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is trading slightly lower after posting modest gains in the previous session. During Asian trading hours on Wednesday, the index is hovering around 99.10, with investors turning cautious ahead of the US Retail Sales and Producer Price […]
US CPI seen holding steady, Fed policy outlook likely unchanged
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December on Tuesday at 13:30 GMT. The data is expected to show that inflation pressures remained broadly stable toward the end of 2025. As one of the most closely watched inflation gauges, the report could prompt short-term volatility […]
Australian Dollar Nears 14-Month High on Increased Rate-Hike Talk
On December 29, the Australian dollar rallied, with the AUD/USD pair hitting a 14-month high of 0.6727. What causes the jump? Markets are now betting more than ever that the Reserve Bank of Australia will need to raise interest rates in early 2026. It’s just that Australia’s inflation isn’t coming down, and traders think its […]
EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.1600 as Fed Signals Possible Rate Cuts
The EUR/USD pair climbed to around 1.1620 during Wednesday’s Asian session, as the US Dollar (USD) softened following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell suggested that the Fed could cut interest rates twice more this year, citing slower hiring as a growing risk to the US economy. These dovish remarks have pushed traders […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens as Markets Expect Fed Cuts
The Australian Dollar (AUD) gained ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses as traders reacted to key comments from both the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the US Federal Reserve (Fed). The Aussie drew support after RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter noted that recent data has been stronger than […]
Australian Dollar steadies as markets eye Michigan Consumer Sentiment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) held firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, consolidating after two straight sessions of gains. The AUD/USD pair traded near 0.6660, supported by risk-on sentiment and rising bets of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut next week. Softer US labor data has overshadowed hotter inflation, with investors also raising the […]
EUR/USD slips toward 1.1650 ahead of German data releases
EUR/USD extends its decline for a fourth consecutive session, trading near 1.1660 during Asian hours on Friday. Investors are awaiting Germany’s July Retail Sales and the flash Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August later in the day. Attention will then turn to the US July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, due during the […]
US Dollar Index Holds Above 98.00 Ahead of Fed Minutes
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, strengthened during Wednesday’s Asian session, trading near 98.30. The move comes as fading expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) policy easing—following a stronger US wholesale inflation print—lend support to the currency. Earlier this month, weaker US employment data and […]
AUD/USD Holds Steady as Markets Digest RBA Rate Cut and US Inflation Data
The Australian Dollar traded little-changed on Wednesday after gains in the previous session, with AUD/USD consolidating following Australia’s Q2 Wage Price Index release. The currency faced headwinds after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered its third rate cut of 2025, citing easing inflation and a softer labour market. Wage growth rose 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, matching […]
GBP/USD Holds Near 1.3500 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Strengthen
GBP/USD traded steadily around 1.3500 in Wednesday’s Asian session, building on a 0.5% gain from the previous day. The pair extended its advance as the US Dollar weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation data, fueling expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. US CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year in July, matching June’s pace but falling […]
EUR/USD Holds Support as Traders Await US CPI Data
The EUR/USD pair has stabilized above 1.1595 on Tuesday, posting slight gains in early European trading after last week’s pullback from the 1.1700 level. Support for the euro is being aided by cautious optimism over potential Ukraine peace talks, while the US dollar remains flat ahead of key inflation data. According to The Wall Street […]
Australian Dollar Rises Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Focus Shifts to RBA Rate Decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues its third straight session of gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, following US President Donald Trump’s move to postpone the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. A weaker USD following disappointing US retail sales data has further supported the AUD/USD pair, reigniting speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may cut […]
Australian Dollar Slides Amid Rising Odds of RBA Rate Cuts, Fed Decision in Focus
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losing streak for a third consecutive session against the US Dollar (USD), weighed down by softer-than-expected inflation data from Australia. Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2024, matching the previous quarter but missing the expected 0.3%. On an annual basis, CPI eased to 2.4% […]
NZD/USD Struggles Below 0.5700 Amid Trump’s Tariff Plans and Dovish RBNZ Expectations
The NZD/USD pair remains under pressure, trading near 0.5675 during the early Asian session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) faces headwinds due to uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on China and the dovish outlook of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the […]
USD/JPY Climbs Toward 156.00 as Japanese Yen Maintains Intraday Weakness
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens broadly during Wednesday’s Asian trading session, allowing the USD/JPY pair to extend its recovery from over a one-month low. A risk-on sentiment, reflected in positive equity market performance, undermines the safe-haven JPY. Additionally, a modest uptick in US Treasury bond yields supports the US Dollar (USD), further pressuring the lower-yielding […]
Gold Price Holds Firm Above $2,725 Amid Trade War Concerns and Fed Rate Cut Speculation
The price of gold (XAU/USD) continues to build on Monday’s rebound from the $2,689 level, maintaining a bullish trajectory for the second consecutive session. Early Tuesday, gold climbed to its highest level since November 6, trading near $2,729, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff remarks and growing demand for safe-haven assets. Additionally, declining U.S. […]