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The EUR/USD is once again under pressure as Asia takes over the baton

The EUR/USD is once again under pressure as Asia takes over the baton EUR/USD is down 0.13 percent, having fallen from a top of 1.1013 to a low of 1.0982 thus far. The US dollar rose on Wednesday as oil prices rose again, with US President Joe Biden set to announce more sanctions against Russia […]

Options traders see the stock rally as an opportunity to buy downside protection

Options traders see the stock rally as an opportunity to buy downside protection Risk appetite has returned to Wall Street following a nasty start to the year, but some experts caution that the respite in volatility may be fleeting and encourage investors to be wary of more stock market gyrations. The Cboe Volatility Index, which […]

XAU/USD maintains small advances near $1,925, but lacks follow-through

XAU/USD maintains small advances near $1,925, but lacks follow-through Gold crept up in the early hours of Monday trade, but there was little follow-through purchasing or strong positive confidence. There appears to be no end in sight to Ukraine’s prolonged conflict, which has rejected Russia’s offers to hand up the port city of Mariupol. The […]

XAU/USD is approaching $1,935 as a result of China’s commodity woes and Ukraine concerns

XAU/USD is approaching $1,935 as a result of China’s commodity woes and Ukraine concerns Gold (XAU/USD) re-establishes an intraday low around $1,942, down 0.45 percent on the day, as COVID-19 concerns about China add to the yellow metal’s recent weakness during Tuesday’s Asian session. Bears are also aided by mixed concerns about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, […]

Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate

Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate Japan’s core consumer prices rose for the fifth month in a row in January, but at a slower rate than the previous month, raising the prospect that the country’s central bank will lag behind other economies in raising interest rates. Consumer inflation is […]

Tightening financial conditions are a warning sign for the global economy

Tightening financial conditions are a warning sign for the global economy Global financial conditions, which are thought to be strongly correlated with future growth, are at their tightest in two years, owing to rising energy prices, falling stock markets, and market fallout from the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The term “financial conditions” refers to how variables such […]

Gold is surging and breaking records. $2,000/oz

Gold is surging and breaking records. $2,000/oz At the start of the week, the price of gold in fast markets has just surpassed $2,000 per ounce. The catalyst is oil, as well as concerns about global stagflation. Oil prices have increased by 10% on Monday as a result of the threat of a ban on […]

Dollar Up, Euro Down as Russian Invasion of Ukraine Intensifies

Dollar Up, Euro Down as Russian Invasion of Ukraine Intensifies The dollar was up on Friday morning in Asia, but the euro was set for its worst week versus the U.S. currency in nine months. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resultant higher commodities prices continue to drag on expectations of European economic growth. […]

GBP/JPY stays depressed below 155.00 as yields ease on Ukraine fears

GBP/JPY stays depressed below 155.00 as yields ease on Ukraine fears GBP/JPY remains sidelined around 154.70 during Thursday’s Asian session, mildly offered after bouncing off a 10-week low the previous day. The cross-currency pair’s latest weakness could be linked to the market’s anxiety ahead of key data/events, as well as a lack of major catalysts. […]

The Most Volatile Currency Pairs and How to Trade Them

The Most Volatile Currency Pairs and How to Trade Them FX markets are susceptible to a range of factors which affect their volatility, and many traders look to tailor their strategies to capitalize on the most volatile currency pairs. Currency volatility, often measured by calculating the standard deviation or variance of currency price movements, gives […]

AUD/USD rate stages another attempt for 2022 opening range breakout

AUD/USD rate stages another attempt for 2022 opening range breakout  AUD/USD appears to be unfazed by the RBA’s dovish forward guidance as it clears the February high (0.7284), and it remains to be seen if the update to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report will derail the recent advance in the exchange rate amid expectations […]

XAU/USD is expected to fall below $1,900 as it loses its safe-haven appeal

XAU/USD is expected to fall below $1,900 as it loses its safe-haven appeal Gold prices are aiming for support below $1,900 as the market’s risk-off impulse returns. The precious metal has been trading in a range of $1,890.92-1,911.00 as investors await a new catalyst from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appears to […]

The withdrawal of Western companies from Russia is expected to accelerate

The withdrawal of Western companies from Russia is expected to accelerate More Western corporations and investors are expected to leave Russia on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of energy firms BP and Shell, which abandoned multibillion-dollar positions following the invasion of Ukraine. Leading banks, airlines, automakers, and other companies have reduced shipments, terminated partnerships, and […]