Gold holds firm as safe-haven demand stays strong; $5,200 remains the breakout level
Gold (XAU/USD) extended its positive tone for a third consecutive day on Friday. However, buyers are still looking for a clear and sustained move above the $5,200 level before committing to stronger bullish positions. Ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to support the precious metal, especially after the United States increased naval and air deployment in the […]
The Australian dollar recoups its initial gains and falls below 0.7050 versus the US dollar.
During Thursday’s European trading session, the Australian dollar (AUD) gives up most of its early gains and flattens to about 0.7045 versus the US dollar (USD). Following the release of the Australian labor market data for January, the Aussie pair saw strong bids earlier in the day. With a lower unemployment rate and modest new […]
Gold holds intraday gains but stays below $4,950 ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold (XAU/USD) continues its upward move during Tuesday’s European session, reaching a new daily high. The metal has recovered a large portion of the previous day’s sharp decline of more than 2%, when prices slipped toward the $4,842–$4,843 area — the lowest level in nearly two weeks. Still, traders remain cautious before the release of […]
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Attempts to push recovery above 20-day EMA
The USD/CAD pair trades slightly higher near 1.3653 in the early European session on Wednesday. The pair gains modestly as the US Dollar (USD) edges up ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes scheduled for 19:00 GMT. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a […]
Gold slips as risk appetite caps gains despite dovish Fed outlook and soft USD demand
Gold (XAU/USD) comes under renewed selling pressure for a second consecutive day, dropping to a more than one-week low near the $4,858 region ahead of Tuesday’s European session. The metal later rebounds toward $4,900 as traders hold back from aggressive positions and wait for clearer signals about the US Federal Reserve’s rate-cut outlook. Market attention […]
Japanese Yen eases from near three-month peak against USD; upside outlook remains intact
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades modestly lower during the Asian session on Tuesday, snapping a two-day winning streak and pulling back from its strongest level since November 2025 against the US Dollar. The pullback comes as investors grow increasingly uneasy about Japan’s fiscal position following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansive spending and proposed tax-cut measures. […]
Gold hits fresh record for sixth straight session as safe-haven demand surges, USD weakens
Gold (XAU/USD) continues its powerful upward momentum, extending last week’s explosive rally to a sixth consecutive day and printing a new all-time high during Monday’s Asian session. Prices are hovering close to the $5,100 level as investors increasingly rotate into traditional safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade-related uncertainty. Expectations of further monetary easing […]
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD in Holding Pattern Ahead of FOMC Rate Decision
Gold traded in a tight range through the Asian session on Tuesday as traders adopted a risk-off approach ahead of the all-important FOMC interest rate decision. The precious metal has been range-bound for nearly a week as investors wait to see the timing and degree of the forthcoming policy loosening. The dollar and gold prices are […]
Gold Slips Below Two-Week High as Positive Risk Sentiment Limits Safe-Haven Demand
Gold slipped back a bit during Thursday’s Asian session, losing some ground after hitting a two-week high. Investors felt more confident about riskier assets, thanks to talk of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts and some positive moves in the markets, so a lot of people took profits and eased out of gold. The US Thanksgiving […]
Gold Holds Below $4,000 but Downside Looks Limited
Gold (XAU/USD) is trading under pressure, staying below the key $4,000 level during Friday’s Asian session. The precious metal has faced mild selling for a second straight day, but further losses seem limited as market factors continue to favor safe-haven assets. The US Dollar has eased slightly after reaching a two-month high, giving some relief […]
AUD/USD climbs toward 0.6550 as US Dollar weakens ahead of key labor data
The AUD/USD pair surged to around 0.6560 in Monday’s European session, supported by broad weakness in the US Dollar (USD). The Greenback continues to lose ground as markets increasingly expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting this month. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY) […]
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 […]
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 […]
US Dollar Index slips below 99.00 ahead of key Fed policy decision
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, is trading around 98.80 during Wednesday’s Asian session, snapping a four-day winning streak. Investors are exercising caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later in the North American session. Markets widely expect the Fed to […]
GBP/USD steadies near 1.3350 as USD softens ahead of Fed rate decision
GBP/USD is trading slightly higher around 1.3360 during Wednesday’s Asian session after four consecutive days of losses. The pair is supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD) as markets await the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate announcement later in the North American session. The Fed is widely expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged […]
Gold Price Consolidates Below $2,750 Amid Mixed Market Signals
Gold prices (XAU/USD) continue to trade within a narrow range near the $2,740 level during early European trading on Tuesday. The market remains influenced by conflicting factors, leaving traders hesitant to make strong directional moves. US President Donald Trump’s renewed trade tariff threats have sparked inflationary concerns, driving a modest rebound in US Treasury bond […]
USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits
USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits The USD/CHF pair is trading lower around 0.8815 in early European trading on Friday, pressured by broad-based weakness in the US Dollar (USD). Market participants are focused on Switzerland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the third quarter (Q3), set to be released later in […]
EUR/USD Hovers Near Two-Month Low, Remains Vulnerable Below Mid-1.0900s Ahead of US CPI
EUR/USD Hovers Near Two-Month Low, Remains Vulnerable Below Mid-1.0900s Ahead of US CPI The EUR/USD pair remains confined to a tight range below the mid-1.0900s during Thursday’s Asian session, consolidating its recent losses after hitting a nearly two-month low the previous day. The U.S. Dollar (USD) is holding firm near its highest level since August […]