WTI Elevates to Two-Week High Above $60 as US Sanctions Russian Oil Companies
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices, in particular, have surged to about $60.10 by Thursday morning in Asia, the highest level in nearly fourteen days. This boost followed fresh US penalties against key Russian oil firms, which led many to believe worldwide oil supplies would shrink. Reuters reported that the Trump team sanctioned Lukoil and […]
Gold Slips as Traders Take Profits; Focus Shifts to US Inflation Data
Gold prices fell slightly on Wednesday, trading below $4,100 in the Asian session. The drop came after a strong nine-week rally, as traders booked profits following record highs. Despite the recent correction, many analysts believe gold’s long-term outlook remains positive. The easing tension between the United States and China also reduced demand for safe-haven assets […]
GBP/USD Remains Below 1.3400 as Uk Borrowing Rises More Than Expected
Wednesday saw GBP/USD struggle, hovering near 1.3380 as Asian markets opened. Clearly investors were hesitant, awaiting crucial UK inflation figures—September’s CPI alongside the RPI. The British pound dipped when figures revealed the UK government took on an additional £7.2 billion in debt during the first six months of the financial year. Overall borrowing hit £99.8 […]
Wall Street Jumps as Strong Earnings Boost Investor Confidence
Monday saw a robust surge in US stocks—investor spirits were buoyed by impressive company profits, so they readily embraced riskier investments. Specifically, the Dow jumped 515.97 points, reaching 46,706.58, a gain of 1.12%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose 71.12 points (1.07%), hitting 6,735.13; additionally, the Nasdaq increased by 310.57 points—that’s a 1.37% climb to 22,990.54. […]
Gold Steadies as Markets Weigh Trade Uncertainty and Fed’s Next Move
Gold isn’t budging much these days, resting up following last Friday’s decrease from peaks. It still has appeal because it appears to be waiting for the market to move in the direction that global trade tensions, discussions of lower interest rates, and political unrest are likely to take. Gold and other market traders are once […]
Gold Hits Fresh Record High as Safe-Haven Demand Soars
Gold (XAU/USD) continued its unstoppable rally on Tuesday, climbing above the $4,100 mark and setting another all-time high. The metal remains strongly supported by renewed US-China trade tensions, ongoing geopolitical risks, and growing expectations of more Federal Reserve rate cuts—all factors that boost safe-haven demand. The recent US government shutdown and uncertainty around trade tariffs […]
Pound Steadies Above 1.3300 on Bank of England’s Careful Policy Approach
The GBP/USD pair is holding steady above the 1.3300 psychological level, trading near 1.3310 in Friday’s Asian session. After three days of small losses, the Pound Sterling (GBP) is regaining support, helped by the Bank of England’s (BoE) firm and careful approach to monetary policy. The BoE continues to focus on bringing down stubborn inflation, […]
Crypto Market Goes Down as Traders Take Profits Amid Uncertainty
The crypto market, which dipped slightly a day earlier, slipped further on Wednesday. Popular cryptocurrencies like Cardano (ADA), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin (BTC), and several memecoins saw significant price drops. Over $680 million worth of leveraged trades were liquidated across exchanges over the past day, according to data from CoinGlass. Approximately 77% of them […]
Japanese Yen extends weakness as policy outlook favors fiscal easing and delayed BoJ tightening
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to trade with a bearish tone against a mildly stronger US Dollar (USD), hovering near its lowest level since early August during Tuesday’s Asian session. The unexpected outcome of Japan’s leadership contest has set the stage for more expansionary fiscal policies, complicating the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) efforts to normalize […]
Gold extends record rally above $3,900 amid Fed rate cut bets and US government shutdown
Gold (XAU/USD) continues its powerful ascent, crossing the $3,900 mark during Monday’s Asian session and hitting a fresh record high. The rally is driven by growing expectations of additional interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and rising demand for safe-haven assets as the US government shutdown drags on. Meanwhile, Japan’s political shift […]
EUR/USD stays weak near 1.1700 but downside limited by Fed rate cut hopes
EUR/USD is trading around 1.1720 during Monday’s Asian session, giving back some of last session’s gains. However, the downside seems restricted as the US Dollar (USD) faces pressure amid rising expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets now price in a 95% chance of a rate cut in […]
Australian Dollar steadies as traders await US PMI data, 0.6600 in focus
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds near 0.6590 against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, consolidating after recent losses. The pair remains steady following the release of Australia’s latest economic data, with traders cautious ahead of key US PMI figures. Australia’s September Composite PMI fell to 52.4 from 55.5 in August, marking a full year of […]
GBP/USD extends gains above 1.3430 as US shutdown weighs on Dollar
The GBP/USD pair advances modestly to around 1.3435 during Friday’s Asian session, supported by weakness in the US Dollar (USD). The Greenback comes under pressure as signs of a slowing US labor market emerge and the federal government enters a shutdown. Notably, the September Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will not be released due to the […]
Gold steadies near record highs as dovish Fed outlook weighs on USD
Gold (XAU/USD) is trading sideways in the Asian session on Thursday, consolidating just below the all-time peak reached a day earlier. Market reaction to the partial US government shutdown remains limited, as investors expect minimal economic fallout. This has kept risk sentiment supported and discouraged aggressive safe-haven buying, particularly with gold already in heavily overbought […]
Japanese Yen Holds Firm as BoJ’s Hawkish Stance Diverges From Fed Outlook
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades cautiously during Wednesday’s Asian session, though the absence of strong follow-through selling suggests limited downside for now. Hawkish commentary from the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) September meeting Summary of Opinions continues to bolster expectations of policy normalization, offering support to the safe-haven JPY. This, coupled with rising geopolitical risks and […]
GBP/USD Advances Above 1.3450 Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Expectations
GBP/USD extends its rally for the fourth straight session, trading near 1.3460 during Wednesday’s Asian session. The pair remains supported as the US Dollar (USD) weakens on the back of soft labor market data, which has heightened expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are now pricing in […]
WTI holds above $65.00, trades near three-week highs amid pressure on Russian oil
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude extended its rally for the fourth straight session on Friday, hovering around $65.10 per barrel during Asian trading. Prices touched a near three-week high as supply concerns deepened, fueled by escalating pressure on Russian oil linked to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. US President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
Gold Holds Range as Traders Await Fed Guidance; $3,700 Seen as Key Level
Gold (XAU/USD) traded in a narrow range below $3,750 during Thursday’s Asian session, extending its sideways movement but staying above Wednesday’s swing low. The metal remains under pressure from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious remarks earlier this week, which tempered expectations for aggressive policy easing. Still, geopolitical risks and a weaker outlook for […]