GBP/USD on Edge Before US Inflation Data and UK-China Sanctions
GBP/USD on Edge Before US Inflation Data and UK-China Sanctions GBP/USD remains cautious around 1.2715-20 ahead of Thursday’s London session, as investors tread carefully before the release of US inflation figures for July. Additionally, the Pound faces resistance due to reports of the UK considering restrictions on British investment in Chinese tech firms. Meanwhile, concerns […]
EUR/JPY Bulls Target 157.70 Key Resistance Despite Soft Japan Wages and Lackluster German Inflation
EUR/JPY Bulls Target 157.70 Key Resistance Despite Soft Japan Wages and Lackluster German Inflation During today’s European session, the EUR/JPY pair is showing a bullish trend, targeting the key resistance level of 157.70. This upward movement is significant as it challenges a long-standing falling resistance line. Interestingly, this bullish drive is happening despite weak economic […]
EUR/USD Stays Defensive Below 1.1000, Vulnerable Amid Modest USD Strength
EUR/USD Stays Defensive Below 1.1000, Vulnerable Amid Modest USD Strength At the start of the new trading week, the EUR/USD pair encountered notable selling pressure, leading to a retracement from its recent peak near the 1.1040 level. During the Asian session, spot prices slipped below the psychologically significant 1.1000 mark, temporarily disrupting the two-day recovery […]
Euro Hovers Near 1.0950 Ahead of US NFP Data Release
Euro Hovers Near 1.0950 Ahead of US NFP Data Release As the week draws to a close, the Euro (EUR) continues to trade in an uncertain manner against the US Dollar (USD), keeping the EUR/USD pair confined within a tight trading bracket around the 1.0950 mark. The uncertainty is mirrored in the USD Index (DXY), […]
Nasdaq 100 Futures Ascend as Investors Balance Big Tech Earnings
Nasdaq 100 Futures Ascend as Investors Balance Big Tech Earnings Nasdaq 100 futures saw a slight increase on Friday morning as investors closely analyzed the latest earnings reports from prominent technology companies ahead of a crucial employment report scheduled for release. Futures linked to the tech-heavy index rose by approximately 0.72%, while S&P 500 futures […]
USD/CAD settles at 1.3350, a one-month high, as the Oil price and US Dollar weaken
USD/CAD settles at 1.3350, a one-month high, as the Oil price and US Dollar weaken The USD/CAD currency pair has stabilized around the 1.3350 mark, a significant one-month high, in a volatile market landscape where key US economic data is keenly anticipated. This relative steadiness is due to a mix of contributing factors, including the […]
BOJ’s Policy Adjustment Indicates No Departure from Ultra-Low Rates – Deputy Governor
BOJ’s Policy Adjustment Indicates No Departure from Ultra-Low Rates – Deputy Governor The Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently made changes to its bond yield control policy with the intention of ensuring the sustainability of its massive stimulus, rather than signaling an exit from ultra-low interest rates, according to Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida. On Wednesday, Uchida […]
EUR/GBP Stalls Near 0.8600 Ahead of BoE Announcement with Mixed Sentiments
EUR/GBP Stalls Near 0.8600 Ahead of BoE Announcement with Mixed Sentiments EUR/GBP is currently facing a struggle to maintain its strength near the 0.8600 level, as it enters Wednesday’s London session. The cross-currency pair appears to be brushing off mixed Eurozone data, while at the same time validating concerns over the UK’s economic outlook, resulting […]
USD/CAD holds above the 1.3200 mark with limited upside potential
USD/CAD holds above the 1.3200 mark with limited upside potential During Tuesday’s Asian session, the USD/CAD pair exhibited a modest rebound, managing to recover most of the losses experienced in the previous trading session. Presently, the pair is hovering around the 1.3220 mark, reflecting a modest 0.25% increase for the day. This recent price action […]
Pound Sterling Stabilizes as Investors Await BoE’s Next Moves
Pound Sterling Stabilizes as Investors Await BoE’s Next Moves The Pound Sterling (GBP) maintains stability with minimal directional movement as investors closely monitor the monetary policy decisions of the Bank of England (BoE). The GBP/USD pair faces uncertainty, reflecting worries about a deepening recession and the aggressive tightening measures implemented by the UK’s central bank […]
EUR/JPY Rebounds from Intraday Low, Remains Steady Around 153.00 Level
EUR/JPY Rebounds from Intraday Low, Remains Steady Around 153.00 Level The EUR/JPY cross experienced a rollercoaster ride in the financial markets, starting with a brief bullish spike that pushed it towards the 155.00 region. However, this upward momentum was short-lived as the pair swiftly plummeted to its lowest level since mid-June. The culprit behind this […]
USD/CHF Dips, Stays Above 0.8600 Pre-FOMC
USD/CHF Dips, Stays Above 0.8600 Pre-FOMC Today, the USD/CHF currency pair is again experiencing a downward trend, marking a second consecutive day of decline. Following an intraday uptick to the 0.8655 region, the pair has seen fresh selling activity and drifted into negative territory. During the early European session, spot prices fell to a new […]
EUR/USD Unlikely to Hit 1.1095 Before Fed/ECB Meetings
EUR/USD Unlikely to Hit 1.1095 Before Fed/ECB Meetings Global financial markets faced a significant shakeup yesterday, primarily driven by the less-than-stellar July Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data from the European Monetary Union (EMU). Both the manufacturing and services sectors in the region showed distinct signs of contraction. This negative performance led to a pronounced drop […]
AUD/USD Holds Firm to Robust Intraday Advances, Nears Daily Peak at Approximately 0.6770-75 Range
AUD/USD Holds Firm to Robust Intraday Advances, Nears Daily Peak at Approximately 0.6770-75 Range The Australian Dollar (AUD) against the US Dollar (USD) pair, also known as AUD/USD, has been exhibiting strong intraday gains during the early European trading session on Tuesday. For the second consecutive day, it continues to experience fresh buying interest around […]
Dollar Bearish Bets Reach Unprecedented High as Asset Managers Anticipate Slower US Inflation and Potential Fed Policy Shift
Dollar Bearish Bets Reach Unprecedented High as Asset Managers Anticipate Slower US Inflation and Potential Fed Policy Shift In a bold display of confidence, asset managers have aggressively increased their bearish bets on the dollar, reaching a historic peak. This surge in pessimistic sentiment comes amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve’s prolonged tightening of […]
China to Boost Private Economy with New Measures, Officials Say
China to Boost Private Economy with New Measures, Officials Say Chinese officials have reaffirmed their commitment to revitalizing the private economy by implementing additional measures. This comes in response to the issuance of a guideline by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, which focuses on promoting the growth of the […]
Sterling Rises with Upbeat Retail Sales
Sterling Rises with Upbeat Retail Sales The Pound Sterling (GBP) is gaining strength following the release of upbeat United Kingdom Retail Sales data. Consumer spending growth in June exceeded expectations, with Monthly Retail Sales expanding by 0.7% compared to the anticipated 0.2%. Additionally, annual consumer spending data contracted by 1.0%, surpassing the consensus of -1.5%. […]
Australia’s June Labour Force Demonstrates Limited Signs of Letting Up
Australia’s June Labour Force Demonstrates Limited Signs of Letting Up Australia’s June labour force showed remarkable resilience, with employment growth exceeding expectations. The month saw an increase of 32.6k jobs, a 0.2% rise that surpassed Westpac’s prediction of a 25k boost and far exceeded the median market forecast of a modest 15k increase. Throughout the […]