USD/CAD Nears 1.3700 Before US PCE, Canada GDP Data
USD/CAD Nears 1.3700 Before US PCE, Canada GDP Data The USD/CAD pair is seeing a rebound, trading near 1.3690 during Friday’s Asian session, after halting its recent downtrend. This comes as the US Dollar strengthens in anticipation of the release of the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation measure favored by […]
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Post-Inflation Data, US Dollar Stays Strong
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Post-Inflation Data, US Dollar Stays Strong The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovered some of its earlier losses on Wednesday following the release of the higher-than-expected Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). This robust inflation data has fueled speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might consider another interest rate hike. The minutes from […]
Yuan Falls to Lowest Level Since November as China Permits Declines
Yuan Falls to Lowest Level Since November as China Permits Declines China’s onshore yuan dropped to its weakest level since November, signaling that policymakers are gradually allowing the currency to decline against a resilient US dollar. The yuan fell to as low as 7.2487 per dollar as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) gradually reduced […]
USD/CAD Rises to 1.3650 Amid Decline in Oil Prices
USD/CAD Rises to 1.3650 Amid Decline in Oil Prices The USD/CAD pair has edged higher for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.3650 during Asian hours on Wednesday. This upward movement is driven primarily by a growing sense of risk aversion among investors, which is bolstering demand for the US Dollar (USD) and, in turn, […]
Japan Wary of Weak Yen’s Downsides, Finance Minister Notes
Japan Wary of Weak Yen’s Downsides, Finance Minister Notes Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki expressed concerns on Tuesday about the current depreciation of the yen, emphasizing the negative effects more than the positives. Suzuki highlighted the challenges posed by a weak yen, including increased costs for companies and consumers due to higher import prices, during […]
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Retail Sales Data
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Retail Sales Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive trading session on Monday, buoyed by an improved risk appetite in global markets. This positive momentum comes even as expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts diminish. Investors are now […]
UK Inflation Hits 3-Year Low; PM Sunak Prioritizes It for July 4 Election
UK Inflation Hits 3-Year Low; PM Sunak Prioritizes It for July 4 Election In April, the UK experienced a significant decrease in inflation, reaching its lowest level in nearly three years, primarily due to substantial reductions in domestic bills, according to official statistics released Wednesday. This decrease prompted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to schedule a […]
Japanese Yen Falls Amid Rising Trade Deficit, Stable US Dollar
Japanese Yen Falls Amid Rising Trade Deficit, Stable US Dollar The Japanese Yen (JPY) experienced a notable decline after Japan’s latest Merchandise Trade Balance data revealed a significant increase in the trade deficit for April. Released on Wednesday, the report indicated that the deficit had escalated to JPY 462.5 billion, a sharp reversal from the […]
WTI Dips Below $79 After Hawkish Fed Comments
WTI Dips Below $79 After Hawkish Fed Comments West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices continued their downward trend, settling around $78.90 per barrel during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Despite significant geopolitical developments, including the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash and health concerns about Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the […]
UK Government Considers ‘Bootcamp’ Programs to Address Employment Shortages
UK Government Considers ‘Bootcamp’ Programs to Address Employment Shortages The UK government has introduced a new initiative to direct unemployed Britons towards “skills bootcamps,” aiming to fill the labor market gaps left by a decrease in overseas workers. These intensive training programs, which are already in place for various sectors, will now particularly target areas […]
Nasdaq Hits Record High; JPMorgan Weighs on Dow’s Performance
Nasdaq Hits Record High; JPMorgan Weighs on Dow’s Performance US stocks experienced a modest climb on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite achieving a new record close, propelled by the anticipation surrounding Nvidia’s forthcoming earnings report later in the week. Nvidia’s stock rallied in the run-up to its earnings release, highlighting the market’s high expectations for […]
Chinese Banks Keep Lending Rate Steady After PBOC Decision
Chinese Banks Keep Lending Rate Steady After PBOC Decision Chinese banks have left their benchmark lending rates unchanged after the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) decision last week to maintain a key rate on loans it offers to lenders. On Monday, the one-year loan prime rate was held steady at 3.45%, in line with economist […]
Australian Dollar Weakens as Aussie 10-Year Yield Hits Monthly Low
Australian Dollar Weakens as Aussie 10-Year Yield Hits Monthly Low The Australian Dollar (AUD) is currently undergoing a downturn for the second consecutive session, primarily influenced by mixed economic indicators from China, a significant trade partner for Australia. This downward trend follows mixed reactions to Australia’s own employment data, which were released on Thursday, highlighting […]
Ex-Chief Economist Predicts BOJ Rate Hike as Early as June
Ex-Chief Economist Predicts BOJ Rate Hike as Early as June The Bank of Japan (BOJ) might implement up to three additional benchmark interest rate hikes this year, with the first potential increase occurring as early as June. This move would be a response to what a former BOJ chief economist describes as the excessive ease […]
USD/JPY Nears 156.00 Amid Unchanged BoJ Bond Purchases
USD/JPY Nears 156.00 Amid Unchanged BoJ Bond Purchases During the Asian trading session on Friday, the USD/JPY pair climbed to a high of 155.90 as the Japanese Yen faced increased downward pressure. This market movement coincided with the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision to maintain its current level of bond purchases, diverging from market expectations […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens Ahead of US CPI Release
Australian Dollar Strengthens Ahead of US CPI Release The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains steady with a positive sentiment despite the lower-than-expected Wage Price Index (Q1) released on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This index, which serves as an indicator of labor cost inflation, came in below expectations, yet the Aussie Dollar managed to […]
Gold Price Rises in Anticipation of US PPI Data and Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
Gold Price Rises in Anticipation of US PPI Data and Fed Chair Powell’s Speech The gold price (XAU/USD) experienced a modest rebound on Tuesday, even as the US Dollar (USD) remained stable, signaling a potential restraint in the metal’s upward movement. This cautious trading comes as market participants are likely to adopt a wait-and-see approach […]
US Foreign Exchange Deposits Increase for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching $549 Million
US Foreign Exchange Deposits Increase for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching $549 Million Retail forex deposits in the United States have seen a continuous rise for the fourth month, according to March 2024 data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In this period, the total value of client deposits in the forex market increased to […]