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EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1650 on Optimism Over US-Russia Talks and ECB Outlook

EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1650 on Optimism

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 Price Trims Losses

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 […]

WTI Crude Bounces Back Above $64 on Inventory Drop and Hopes of US-Russia Talks

WTI Crude Bounces Back Above

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing back above the $64.00 mark after a five-day losing streak. The rebound is supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in US crude inventories and speculation about possible talks between the US and Russia amid escalating geopolitical tensions. As of writing, […]

EUR/USD Extends Rally as Dollar Weakens and Ukraine Peace Hopes Rise

EUR/USD Extends Rally as Dollar

The EUR/USD pair continued its upward momentum for a third straight session on Thursday, buoyed by renewed hopes of a Ukraine peace deal and a weakening US Dollar. Despite disappointing German economic data, the euro remained strong, supported by diplomatic developments and speculation around upcoming changes at the Federal Reserve. The euro climbed steadily from […]

Gold Pulls Back from Two-Week High as Risk Sentiment Improves

Gold Pulls Back from Two-Week High as Risk Sentiment Improves

Gold (XAU/USD) extended its intraday losses during the Asian session on Wednesday, retreating from a near two-week high reached on Tuesday. The decline halts a four-day winning streak as improved risk appetite in equity markets weighs on the safe-haven asset, despite a lack of fresh bearish triggers. Recent weak US economic data continues to support […]

EUR/GBP Drops Toward 0.8700 After Weak German Factory Orders

EUR/GBP Drops Toward 0.8700 After Weak German Factory Orders

EUR/GBP is trading lower around 0.8700 in early European hours on Wednesday, pressured by soft Eurozone data. The Euro (EUR) slipped against the Pound Sterling (GBP) after disappointing Eurozone PMI figures. Traders now focus on June’s Eurozone Retail Sales report, due later in the day. Germany’s Federal Statistics Office reported a surprise decline in factory […]

GBP/USD Steady Above 1.3250 Ahead of US ISM Services PMI Data

US ISM Services PMI Data

The GBP/USD pair is trading flat around 1.3280 during Tuesday’s Asian session, as market participants await the release of the US ISM Services PMI later in the day. However, increasing expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts could put downward pressure on the US Dollar (USD) against the Pound Sterling. Weaker-than-expected US job data released […]

EUR/USD Holds Firm Near 1.1570 as US Dollar Weakens on Data Credibility Concerns

EUR/USD Holds Firm Near 1.1570 as US Dollar

The EUR/USD pair is holding steady near 1.1570 in Monday’s late Asian session, extending Friday’s gains as the US Dollar remains under pressure amid doubts over the reliability of official economic data. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against six major currencies, is trading cautiously around 98.70. Market sentiment toward the dollar […]

US Nonfarm Payrolls Expected to Show Slower Job Growth in July Amid Cooling Labor Market

US Nonfarm Payrolls Expected

A volatile trading week wraps up with the release of the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July, scheduled for Friday at 12:30 GMT. Published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the report offers a monthly snapshot of employment trends, including job creation, wage growth, and the unemployment rate—key metrics used by […]

USD/CAD Poised for Rally Toward 1.4000 as Carney Slams Trump’s Hiked Tariffs

USD/CAD Poised for Rally Toward

The USD/CAD pair posts a fresh two-month high near 1.3870 on Friday. The Loonie pair strengthens as an increase in the tariff rate announced by United States (US) President Donald Trump on imports from Canada has weakened the Canadian Dollar (CAD). On Thursday, US President Trump unveiled a list, dictating tariff rates for nations that […]

EUR/USD Holds Above 1.1400 Ahead of Key Eurozone and US Economic Data

EUR/USD Holds Above 1.1400

The EUR/USD pair finds modest support near the 1.1400 level during Thursday’s Asian session, as the US Dollar (USD) pauses its rally following a five-day winning streak. The pair shows signs of stability as traders take a cautious approach ahead of major economic releases from both the Eurozone and the United States. The US Dollar […]

US Dollar Index slips below 99.00 ahead of key Fed policy decision

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 […]

EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.1600 as US-EU Trade Deal Favors US Interests

EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.1600 as US-EU Trade Deal Favors US Interests

The EUR/USD pair remains subdued in early Asian trading on Tuesday, hovering near 1.1590 after dropping over 1% in the previous session. The decline comes amid renewed US Dollar (USD) strength, fueled by optimism surrounding a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. Over the weekend, the US and EU reached […]

Gold Price Trades Sideways Near Multi-Week Low Amid Caution Ahead of FOMC Decision

Gold Price Holds Steady Near Multi-Week Low Ahead of FOMC Decision

Gold (XAU/USD) continues its consolidation phase during Tuesday’s Asian session, trading near the three-week low reached on Monday. The precious metal remains rangebound as markets adopt a cautious stance ahead of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting starting later today. Meanwhile, the US Dollar (USD) has paused its recent rally, offering some support […]

Gold Struggles Near Weekly Lows Amid Stronger Dollar and Trade Optimism

Gold Struggles Near Weekly Lows

Gold (XAU/USD) continues to face selling pressure as Friday’s European session begins, with prices lingering near the previous day’s swing low. The yellow metal is on track for its third consecutive daily loss, weighed down by a strengthening US Dollar and a more optimistic global trade outlook, which is dampening demand for safe-haven assets. The […]