How Responsible is the Polish Central Bank? – Commerzbank Analysis
How Responsible is the Polish Central Bank? – Commerzbank Analysis The Polish zloty weakened against the euro and other CE3 currencies yesterday after Poland’s Constitutional Court issued a controversial ruling. The court declared that NBP governor Adam Glapinski could not be held accountable by a parliamentary committee, the State Tribunal, or through any report by […]
EUR/USD Approaches YTD Highs Near 1.1050 on Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts
EUR/USD Approaches YTD Highs Near 1.1050 on Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts The EUR/USD pair climbed to year-to-date (YTD) highs, nearing 1.1040, during early European trading on Monday. This rise is supported by a broad weakening of the US Dollar (USD) amid increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might cut interest rates in September. […]
Gold Price Awaiting US Macro Data for Potential Gains
Gold Price Awaiting US Macro Data for Potential Gains Gold prices (XAU/USD) saw a decline on Wednesday as investors adjusted their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy after the release of US consumer inflation data. However, persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, expectations of the Fed initiating a rate-cutting cycle soon, and a […]
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions The EUR/USD pair has broken its four-day losing streak, trading around 1.0920 during the Asian session on Monday. Traders are anticipating the preliminary Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the Eurozone’s second quarter, set for release on Wednesday. However, the Euro, being sensitive to risk, […]
Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA
Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) following comments from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock on Thursday. Bullock emphasized the need to remain vigilant about inflation risks, indicating the possibility of further rate hikes if necessary. She noted that inflation might […]
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment The Japanese Yen (JPY) ended its two-day winning streak on Monday, as the USD/JPY pair recovered its daily losses with the US Dollar (USD) gaining ground amid risk-off sentiment. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its economic assessment for five of Japan’s nine regions in its latest […]
USD/CHF Extends Losses Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Prospects
USD/CHF Extends Losses Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Prospects The USD/CHF pair continues its decline for the fourth consecutive trading day on Monday, staying below the key psychological level of 0.9000. This decline is primarily driven by a weakening US Dollar (USD) amid increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will shift towards policy normalization […]
GBP/JPY Slides to 205.00 Amid Intervention Fears
GBP/JPY Slides to 205.00 Amid Intervention Fears The GBP/JPY pair continued its downward trend for the second consecutive day on Friday, moving away from its highest level since August 2008, which was around 206.15 earlier this week. Currently, the spot prices are trading just above the 205.00 psychological mark, down approximately 0.35% for the day. […]
Topix and Nikkei Hit Record Highs in Japan Stock Rally
Topix and Nikkei Hit Record Highs in Japan Stock Rally Japan’s Topix stock index surged past its bubble-era peak to reach a record high, signaling a broad-based rally beyond just a few stocks. The benchmark index rose as much as 0.6% to 2,890.52, exceeding the previous intraday record set in December 1989. Most of the […]
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction Gold prices (XAU/USD) are seeing renewed buying interest during the Asian session on Wednesday, building on the previous day’s rebound from the $2,319-$2,318 support zone. Currently, the precious metal is positioned near the top end of its short-term trading range, which has held steady over […]
NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD, Limited Upside
NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD, Limited Upside The NZD/USD pair is experiencing some dip-buying during the Asian session on Monday, aiming to build on Friday’s modest bounce from the mid-0.6000s, its lowest level since mid-May. Currently, spot prices hover around the 0.6100 mark due to a modest weakening of the US Dollar (USD). However, […]
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) during Friday’s London session. The GBP/USD pair has edged down this week as investors exercise caution ahead of the US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for May, set to be released […]
WTI Falls Below $80 on Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Increase
WTI Falls Below $80 on Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Increase West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged lower to around $80.30 during the Asian session on Thursday, retreating further from a two-month high of $81.65. This decline was primarily driven by a surprise increase in US crude stockpiles, which raised concerns about weakening demand […]
Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds
Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds The Australian Dollar (AUD) has gained traction following the release of May’s Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), which came in higher than expected. This persistently high inflation poses a challenge to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) potential rate cuts, thereby providing support to […]
25-Year Yen Weakness Crisis Hits Tokyo Hard
25-Year Yen Weakness Crisis Hits Tokyo Hard Currency traders expecting a rebound in the yen should be cautious and consider insights from experienced policy veterans rather than solely relying on current officials. Over the past year, the yen has hit thirty-year lows, with key Japanese officials attributing this decline to the policies of the Federal […]
USD/JPY Bulls Cautious Near 159.00, Highest Since April Amid Intervention Fears
USD/JPY Bulls Cautious Near 159.00, Highest Since April Amid Intervention Fears The USD/JPY pair is trading within a narrow range during the Asian session on Friday, consolidating recent gains near the 159.00 mark, the highest level since late April. The pair’s fundamental backdrop supports prospects for further appreciation, although fears of intervention might limit the […]
Chinese Bond Market Heats Up: Firm Considers 50-Year Sale
Amid an unprecedented boom in bond issuance as borrowing costs plummet to record lows, a state-owned Chinese firm is contemplating an unprecedented offering of a 50-year note. This potential issuance would mark the nation’s longest corporate debt tenor if it comes to fruition. Wuxi Industry Development Group Co., which is owned by the Wuxi city […]
Gold Price Recovers Some Losses, Still Below Key 50-Day SMA Resistance
Gold Price Recovers Some Losses, Still Below Key 50-Day SMA Resistance During Tuesday’s Asian trading session, gold prices (XAU/USD) experienced some buying, partially offsetting Monday’s modest losses. This revival is driven by U.S. macroeconomic data that suggest easing inflation pressures, heightening anticipation of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September. These developments provide some […]