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/GBP edges lower near 0.8650 ahead of German GDP data
The EUR/GBP pair trades with modest losses around 0.8650 in early European hours on Friday, as the Pound Sterling (GBP) finds support from expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) may refrain from additional rate cuts this year. Investors now await Germany’s second-quarter (Q2) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) release due later in the day. UK […]
Gold Slips as Hawkish Fed Minutes, Stronger USD and Peace Hopes Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold (XAU/USD) came under renewed selling pressure during Thursday’s Asian session, struggling to extend its rebound from a three-week low. The yellow metal remains weighed down by a firmer US Dollar after the Federal Reserve’s July 30–31 meeting minutes signaled that officials remain more concerned about inflation than the labor market. The hawkish tone has […]
NZD/USD Drops Toward 0.5850 After RBNZ Rate Cut
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) continued its losing streak for a third straight session on Wednesday, with NZD/USD slipping toward 0.5850 during Asian trading hours. The decline followed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) decision to lower its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3.00%, in line with market expectations. Meanwhile, […]
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 […]
Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar firms on geopolitical optimism
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its decline for a second straight session on Tuesday, with AUD/USD trading lower despite an improvement in domestic sentiment data. Westpac Consumer Confidence surged 5.7% in August to 98.5, its highest level since February 2022, after a modest 0.6% rise in July. The lift comes as the Reserve Bank of […]
GBP/USD edges lower toward 1.3500 as Fed cut bets ease
The GBP/USD pair trades on a softer note near the 1.3500 mark during Tuesday’s early European session. The US Dollar (USD) gains modestly against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as traders scale back expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut at the September 16–17 policy meeting. Attention now shifts to the UK’s July Consumer Price […]
Gold rebounds from two-week low ahead of Trump–Zelensky talks
Gold (XAU/USD) bounced back from a two-week low near the $3,324 region in early Asian trading on Monday, climbing to fresh daily highs. The recovery was supported by growing conviction that the U.S. Federal Reserve will resume rate cuts in September, weighing on Treasury yields and lending support to the safe-haven metal. Repositioning ahead of […]
EUR/USD slips below 1.1700, Fed’s dovish outlook limits downside
EUR/USD edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, slipping to around 1.1690 after posting 0.5% gains in the previous session. While the pair is under mild pressure, the downside appears capped as the U.S. Dollar (USD) struggles under the weight of the Federal Reserve’s dovish policy expectations ahead of its September meeting. Traders are now […]
EUR/USD Holds Above 1.1650, Rebounds After Thursday’s Losses
EUR/USD is recovering during Friday’s Asian session, trading near 1.1660 after rebounding from a near 0.5% drop in the previous session. The pair is benefiting from a softer US Dollar (USD) as markets increase bets on a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed). According to CME’s FedWatch Tool, traders are now pricing […]
Japanese Yen Strengthens on Robust GDP Data, Pressures USD/JPY
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended gains on Friday, supported by stronger-than-expected domestic GDP figures and broad US Dollar (USD) weakness. Data from Japan’s Cabinet Office showed the economy grew 0.3% in Q2 2025, translating to a 1.0% annualized expansion. This beat market expectations of 0.4% and followed a 0.2% contraction in Q1, reinforcing expectations that […]
WTI Falls Toward $62.00 on Rising Oversupply Fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped to around $62.15 during early Asian trading on Wednesday, marking its lowest level in nearly two months. The decline comes amid an unexpected build in US crude inventories and a bearish oversupply outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed crude […]
EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1700 Ahead of Key Eurozone GDP and US PPI Releases
The EUR/USD pair is trading steady around 1.1700 during Thursday’s Asian session, pausing after two consecutive days of losses as the US Dollar (USD) stages a mild technical rebound. Market attention is now on the Eurozone’s second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, set for release later today, followed by the US Producer Price Index (PPI) […]
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 […]
Gold Holds Modest Gains Ahead of US CPI; Bulls Remain Cautious
Gold prices (XAU/USD) are holding onto modest intraday gains during Tuesday’s Asian session but remain near Monday’s one-week low. The lack of strong upside momentum comes as traders await fresh catalysts, particularly the upcoming US consumer inflation report. Market sentiment has increasingly priced in the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve will restart its rate-cut […]
EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1650 on Optimism Over US-Russia Talks and ECB Outlook
The EUR/USD pair advanced to around 1.1675 during Monday’s early European session, supported by renewed optimism surrounding potential talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as a more cautious stance from the European Central Bank (ECB). Trump and Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Friday to discuss […]
Gold Price Trims Losses but Stays Below $3,400 as Safe-Haven Demand Eases
Gold (XAU/USD) is paring back intraday losses on Friday but remains subdued below the $3,400 mark after briefly touching a two-week high earlier in the day. A modest rebound in the US Dollar (USD), along with improving global risk sentiment, has triggered some profit-taking following gold’s recent upward run. Still, several underlying factors continue to […]