US Dollar Index Drops as Venezuela Fears Ease
The US dollar index kept sliding for a second day, hovering near 98.00 in Asian trading on Tuesday. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, just doesn’t have much energy right now. Why? Traders aren’t as nervous about the situation in Venezuela. The tension isn’t spilling over, so people are feeling […]
Unusual Market Signals Hint at Growing Hidden Risk
It’s early 2nd January, 2026—and the market signals are trying to tell their own storyline. On the surface, prices appear to be business as usual. But when you pull back and consider everything all together, the world seems lopsided. Big assets are moving in ways that do not historically make sense, and when that normally happens, it is […]
Japanese Yen Slips as Dollar Bounces Back, but Rate Hike Buzz Keeps Losses in Check
The yen lost a bit of ground against the US dollar in Thursday’s Asian trading. Still, it’s not all bad news for the yen. Traders are treading carefully these days, not eager to bet against the Bank of Japan. There’s real buzz about a potential rate hike in December. Governor Kazuo Ueda made it pretty […]
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 […]
Australian Dollar Gains Ground Amid Trade Optimism and Risk-On Sentiment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its winning streak for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, rising above 0.6550 against the US Dollar (USD) as improved market sentiment and trade optimism continue to support risk assets. The AUD/USD pair is trading near 0.6560 in early Asia, driven by positive geopolitical developments and easing concerns over global […]
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 […]
Australian Dollar Slides Amid Rising Odds of RBA Rate Cuts, Fed Decision in Focus
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losing streak for a third consecutive session against the US Dollar (USD), weighed down by softer-than-expected inflation data from Australia. Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2024, matching the previous quarter but missing the expected 0.3%. On an annual basis, CPI eased to 2.4% […]
US Dollar Surges as Trump Revives Tariff Threats
The US dollar strengthened significantly against all major currencies after President Donald Trump and his Treasury Secretary reignited concerns about potential tariffs, raising fears that trade policies may return to the forefront. Risk-sensitive currencies, particularly those tied to China, saw sharp declines, while the euro weakened amid speculation that the European Union could soon face […]
NZD/USD Struggles Below 0.5700 Amid Trump’s Tariff Plans and Dovish RBNZ Expectations
The NZD/USD pair remains under pressure, trading near 0.5675 during the early Asian session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) faces headwinds due to uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on China and the dovish outlook of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the […]
US Core PCE Inflation Likely to Hold Steady, Casting Doubt on Additional Fed Rate Cuts
US Core PCE Inflation Likely to Hold Steady, Casting Doubt on Additional Fed Rate Cuts The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to release October’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index on Wednesday at 13:30 GMT. As the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) preferred inflation gauge, this data will provide insights into the trajectory of inflation […]
UK CPI Expected to Accelerate in October, Reducing Odds of Further BoE Rate Cuts
UK CPI Expected to Accelerate in October, Reducing Odds of Further BoE Rate Cuts The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will release the United Kingdom’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October on Wednesday at 07:00 GMT. This inflation report is pivotal for determining the Bank of England’s (BoE) future interest rate policy and could […]
US CPI Inflation Data Expected to Rebound in October as Markets Assess Trump Victory Impact
US CPI Inflation Data Expected to Rebound in October as Markets Assess Trump Victory Impact The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October on Wednesday at 13:30 GMT, with significant market interest expected. The US Dollar (USD) is likely to experience high […]
Gold price trades with mild negative bias near record high amid modest USD uptick
Gold price trades with mild negative bias near record high amid modest USD uptick As Thursday dawned upon the trading halls, gold—the venerable “yellow metal”—suffered a modest dip during the early hours of the Asian session, like a nobleman impeded by the ever-looming shadow of the sturdy US Dollar. This glimmering asset, dear to traders […]
NZD/USD Holds Below 0.6000 on Dovish RBNZ Outlook, US GDP Data Awaited
NZD/USD Holds Below 0.6000 on Dovish RBNZ Outlook, US GDP Data Awaited The NZD/USD pair remains under pressure near 0.5970 during the Asian session on Wednesday, weighed down by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) dovish outlook. Market participants are now looking ahead to key US data, including the third-quarter GDP report and ADP […]
Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution
Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution The Australian Dollar (AUD) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, though the AUD/USD pair experienced minor gains as the USD softened slightly with a modest dip in US Treasury yields. The AUD might find some support from the hawkish tone surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia […]
US Dollar Holds Steady Amid Correction, Market Focus Shifts to Key Mid-Tier Data
US Dollar Holds Steady Amid Correction, Market Focus Shifts to Key Mid-Tier Data The US Dollar (USD) maintains resilience against major counterparts early Friday after losing momentum on Thursday. European trading hours will center on Germany’s IFO business sentiment surveys, while later in the day, US data releases, including September Durable Goods Orders and the […]
Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment
Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) struggled to maintain its previous gains on Wednesday, as the AUD/USD pair came under pressure from a stronger US Dollar (USD) driven by rising US Treasury yields. The growing risk aversion in markets, partly fueled by the increasing odds of Donald Trump winning […]
Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank
Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank Australia’s employment report delivered stronger-than-expected results this morning, joining the list of countries with unexpectedly robust labor data, notes Commerzbank’s FX analyst, Michael Pfister. AUD Supported Amid Strong Job Creation “Job creation reached 64.1k, slightly outpacing August’s already strong figure, with most gains driven by full-time positions. Meanwhile, […]