Japanese Yen under pressure as USD/JPY hovers near 148.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains weak against a broadly stronger US Dollar (USD), with USD/JPY trading close to the 148.00 level during Wednesday’s European session. Earlier data showed Japan’s manufacturing sector contracted at the fastest pace in six months, fueling concerns about economic headwinds from US tariffs and political uncertainty at home. These factors could […]
Gold surges to fresh record highs ahead of Powell speech
Gold (XAU/USD) extended its powerful rally on Tuesday, touching new all-time highs during the European session as investors continue to pile into the safe-haven metal. The uptrend, established over the past month, remains firmly supported by expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate cuts and mounting geopolitical risks. The Fed’s dovish stance, signaling two more […]
EUR/USD stays capped below 1.1750 ahead of Michigan Consumer Sentiment release
The EUR/USD pair edged lower to around 1.1725 during Friday’s Asian session, weighed down by renewed US Dollar (USD) strength. Still, downside momentum may remain limited as traders increasingly anticipate a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut next week. Focus now turns to Germany’s August Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and the University of Michigan […]
Gold eases as risk appetite improves and USD ticks higher, focus shifts to US CPI
Gold (XAU/USD) faced mild selling pressure in Asian trading on Thursday, retracing part of the prior session’s gains. The retreat was driven by upbeat sentiment across global equities and a modest uptick in the US Dollar (USD), which together limited demand for the safe-haven metal. That said, expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut […]
EUR/USD holds near 1.1700 as soft US PPI boosts Fed rate cut bets
The EUR/USD pair is steady around 1.1700 on Wednesday as markets digest fresh US economic data. A softer US inflation print weakened the Dollar, reinforcing expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut and keeping the pair within familiar ranges. Euro steadies as weak PPI weighs on the Dollar The US Producer Price Index (PPI) […]
EUR/GBP slips as French confidence vote weighs on Euro
The Euro (EUR) came under renewed pressure against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday, with EUR/GBP holding just above 0.8660 at the time of writing. Traders remain cautious ahead of a crucial confidence vote in France later today. French Prime Minister François Bayrou, who leads a fragile minority government, faces a make-or-break vote in the […]
Gold eases from record highs as USD recovery tempers bullish momentum
Gold (XAU/USD) extended its two-week rally to reach a fresh record high around the $3,546–3,547 zone during Asian trading on Wednesday. Expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month, coupled with ongoing trade uncertainties, have underpinned demand for the non-yielding safe-haven asset. However, gains slowed as the US Dollar (USD) maintained its recovery for […]
Gold slips as US Dollar strengthens; Powell’s dovish tone may limit losses
Gold (XAU/USD) eased toward $3,350 in early European trading on Monday, weighed down by renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. However, growing expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September, following dovish remarks from Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium, could cushion the downside for the precious metal. Powell acknowledged that while […]
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Testing a Key Trendline Above 1.1700
The EUR/USD pair is holding onto Friday’s momentum, trading slightly above 1.1700 during the early European session on Monday. The common currency shows resilience as the US Dollar (USD) weakens, pressured by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks suggesting the possibility of interest rate cuts amid rising labor market concerns. The US Dollar Index (DXY), […]
WTI steadies near $63.50 as Russia-Ukraine peace prospects dim
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil traded flat on Friday, hovering around $63.40 during Asian hours, after two consecutive days of gains. Prices remained steady as optimism over an immediate Russia-Ukraine peace settlement continued to fade, keeping risk premiums intact. According to Reuters, analysts at ING noted, “It’s proving difficult to arrange a Putin-Zelenskyy summit, […]
EUR/USD Holds Losses Near 1.1650 Ahead of Key Eurozone PMI Data
The EUR/USD pair remains under pressure, trading around 1.1640 during Thursday’s Asian session after modest gains in the previous day. The Euro weakens against the US Dollar as markets await the release of HCOB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) figures from Germany and the broader Eurozone. Germany’s PMI data is due at 07:30 GMT, with 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 […]
Japanese Yen Struggles as Election Results Dampen BoJ Rate Hike Outlook
The Japanese Yen (JPY) opened the week with fresh selling pressure, giving up early gains despite a bullish gap in Monday’s Asian session. The currency remains weighed down by domestic political uncertainty following Sunday’s upper house election, which dealt a significant setback to the ruling coalition. The loss raised fears of fiscal slippage, with opposition […]
EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0400 Ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales Data
EUR/USD is trading lower around 1.0390 in the Asian session on Thursday, extending losses following a two-day recovery. Investors remain wary ahead of the release of Eurozone Retail Sales data later today. Market predictions suggest that Eurozone retail sales scaled by 1.9% year on year in December, up from the previous 1.2% increase. However, the […]
EUR/USD Struggles for Clear Direction, Stays Range-Bound Near 1.0375-1.0380
The EUR/USD pair continues in consolidation mode, failing to build on its recent recovery from the 1.0200 region—the lowest level since January 13. After reaching a weekly high earlier on Wednesday, the pair is fluctuating within a narrow range around 1.0375-1.0380, showing little change for the day amid mixed market signals. Tuesday’s Job Openings and […]
WTI Crude Oil Prices Dip Below $68.50 Amid Stronger USD and Anticipation of OPEC+ Meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading near $68.25 on Monday, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar (USD) and ongoing market uncertainty. A firmer USD, which makes USD-denominated commodities like oil more expensive for holders of other currencies, weighs heavily on crude prices. Key Factors Impacting WTI Prices Stronger USD and Federal Reserve Outlook: […]
Asian Stocks Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions; Nikkei Slides on Strong Inflation Data
Asian Stocks Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions; Nikkei Slides on Strong Inflation Data Asian equities fell on Friday as geopolitical concerns and strong economic data from Japan weighed on sentiment. The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict further dampened risk appetite, while China’s tech sector provided a rare bright spot amid easing regulatory fears. Key Market Highlights […]
EUR/GBP Steady Below 0.8350 Ahead of German CPI Data
EUR/GBP Steady Below 0.8350 Ahead of German CPI Data The EUR/GBP pair remains stable near 0.8330 during Thursday’s early European trading session. A cautious outlook and diminishing expectations for a Bank of England (BoE) rate cut in December lend support to the Pound Sterling (GBP), exerting slight downward pressure on the cross. BoE officials continue […]