Japanese Yen Strengthens as US-Japan Trade Deal Sparks BoJ Rate Hike Speculation
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended its winning streak against a weakening US Dollar (USD) for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, rising to its highest level in over two weeks during the Asian session. The recent announcement of a trade agreement between the US and Japan has eased fears of economic fallout from higher tariffs […]
GBP/USD Climbs Above 1.3500 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker Dollar Outlook
The GBP/USD pair continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, rising toward 1.3525 during the early European trading hours. A positive risk appetite in global markets is fueling demand for risk-sensitive currencies like the British Pound, helping it strengthen against the US Dollar. Investor focus is now shifting to Thursday’s release of the UK’s preliminary PMI […]
Australian Dollar Struggles Near 0.6520 as Risk Aversion Keeps US Dollar Firm
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues to face downward pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous two sessions. The AUD/USD pair remains under pressure following the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) July meeting minutes, which indicated a cautious stance on future interest rate cuts. According to the […]
Gold Hovers Below $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Drama Fuel Uncertainty
Gold (XAU/USD) slipped slightly on Tuesday after posting gains over the past two sessions. Despite the pullback, the precious metal remains supported by heightened geopolitical and monetary concerns, particularly as markets brace for the looming August 1 tariff deadline set by US President Donald Trump. The spotlight remains on the ongoing trade talks between the […]
Gold Price Stuck in Range as Bulls Await Clear Catalyst
Gold (XAU/USD) remains mildly bid for the second straight session on Monday, but the upside momentum lacks strength as prices continue to hover within a well-defined, multi-week range. The precious metal finds support from ongoing global trade uncertainties and a subdued US Dollar, yet investors remain cautious in the absence of a decisive bullish trigger. […]
Japanese Yen Struggles as Election Results Dampen BoJ Rate Hike Outlook
The Japanese Yen (JPY) opened the week with fresh selling pressure, giving up early gains despite a bullish gap in Monday’s Asian session. The currency remains weighed down by domestic political uncertainty following Sunday’s upper house election, which dealt a significant setback to the ruling coalition. The loss raised fears of fiscal slippage, with opposition […]
GBP/USD Forecast: Pair Holds Above 1.3400 Despite Lingering Bearish Sentiment
The GBP/USD pair is trading slightly higher for the second consecutive session, hovering near 1.3420 during Monday’s Asian session. However, the overall outlook remains bearish, with technical indicators on the daily chart showing the pair still confined within a descending channel. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains below the neutral 50 mark, reinforcing the […]
EUR/USD Breaks Above 1.1600 as Dovish Fed Comments Ease Risk Aversion
The EUR/USD pair rebounded sharply on Friday during the Asian session, climbing above the 1.1600 mark to trade around 1.1630. The recovery follows a decline in the previous session and comes amid a softer US Dollar (USD) driven by easing risk sentiment and dovish commentary from several Federal Reserve (Fed) officials. San Francisco Fed President […]
What Are Commodity Currencies? How They Impact Your Forex Trades
In the world of forex trading, most beginners start by looking at major pairs like EUR/USD or GBP/USD. But if you are planning to move one step beyond and want to understand the bigger picture of global markets, one powerful concept you must not forget. Did you get what we are talking about? Well, commodity […]
Rise of Automated Trading: Benefits and Risks
The forex market, the largest and most liquid financial market in the world has undergone a massive transformation in recent years due to the rise of automated trading. Gone are the days when traders had to sit for long hours in front of their computer screens, analyzing charts and executing trades manually. Today, sophisticated algorithms […]
Australian Dollar Rises Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Focus Shifts to RBA Rate Decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues its third straight session of gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, following US President Donald Trump’s move to postpone the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. A weaker USD following disappointing US retail sales data has further supported the AUD/USD pair, reigniting speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may cut […]
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Consolidating Below 1.0500 Amid Multi-Week High
The EUR/USD currency pair is having a hard time continuing its recent winning streak, trading in a tight range just below the 1.0500 psychological mark during the Asian session on Monday. In spite of the consolidation, the pair is still close to its three-week high of Friday, buoyed by a weaker US Dollar (USD). Technically, […]
Gold Price Climbs Steadily, Eyes Record High Amid Trade War Concerns
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its intraday rally, reaching the $2,880 region during the Asian session on Monday. The gains come in response to US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, reigniting fears of a global trade war and driving demand for the safe-haven precious metal. Additionally, concerns […]
EUR/USD Eases Near 1.0300 Ahead of Lagarde’s Speech
The EUR/USD pair edges lower to approximately 1.0310 during the Asian session on Monday, weighed down by a stronger US Dollar (USD). Market participants are focused on the upcoming Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence data for February and a speech by European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde later in the day. On Friday, former US […]
NZD/USD gains ground to near 0.5700 on weaker US PMI data
During the early Asian session on Thursday, the NZD/USD pair was trading slightly higher at 0.5690. The Greenback falls against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as US economic data disappoints. Investors will keenly monitor developments in the rekindled trade battle between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies. The weaker US Services […]
Australian Dollar Declines as US Dollar Holds Gains Ahead of Jobless Claims
The Australian Dollar (AUD) fell against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as trade balance data came in below average than expected. Furthermore, risk-off sentiment, fueled by rising US-China trade tensions, weighs on the AUD/USD. In December, Australia’s trade surplus fell to $5,085 million, falling short of the 7,000 million anticipated and down from $6,792 […]
EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0400 Ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales Data
EUR/USD is trading lower around 1.0390 in the Asian session on Thursday, extending losses following a two-day recovery. Investors remain wary ahead of the release of Eurozone Retail Sales data later today. Market predictions suggest that Eurozone retail sales scaled by 1.9% year on year in December, up from the previous 1.2% increase. However, the […]
Gold Price Bulls Hold Firm, But Overbought Conditions Suggest Caution
Gold (XAU/USD) continues its upward trajectory through the Asian session on Wednesday, reaching a fresh all-time high near $2,858. Concerns about the economic impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs continue to drive demand for the safe-haven metal. Furthermore, predictions that the Federal Reserve (Fed) would continue its easing cycle, backed by signs of […]