US Dollar Price Forecast: Holds Steady Around 104.50, Above Key Moving Averages
US Dollar Price Forecast: Holds Steady Around 104.50, Above Key Moving Averages The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains steady around 104.50 during European trading on Friday, extending its daily gains. Analysis of the daily chart suggests a continued bullish trend, with the DXY moving within an ascending channel. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains […]
Japanese Yen Hovers Near Daily Low Against USD, US Election Concerns Lend Support
Japanese Yen Hovers Near Daily Low Against USD, US Election Concerns Lend Support The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds steady, drifting further from a one-week low against the US Dollar (USD) touched on Monday, as expectations rise that Japan’s political landscape may complicate future rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). However, BoJ Governor Kazuo […]
Australian Dollar Holds Gains Following Hawkish RBA Comments, Focus Shifts to US Election
Australian Dollar Holds Gains Following Hawkish RBA Comments, Focus Shifts to US Election The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains steady after gains from improved Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data released on Tuesday. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 4.35% for an eighth consecutive pause in November, and it’s expected […]
USD/CHF Stays Below 0.8650 as Market Caution Intensifies Ahead of US Presidential Election
USD/CHF Stays Below 0.8650 as Market Caution Intensifies Ahead of US Presidential Election USD/CHF remains steady around 0.8640 in Asian trading hours on Tuesday, following losses in the previous session. The US Dollar (USD) is holding its ground as market participants exercise caution amid uncertainties surrounding the upcoming US presidential election. Additionally, rising US Treasury […]
EUR/USD slips below mid-1.0800s ahead of Eurozone CPI and US PCE Price Index
EUR/USD slips below mid-1.0800s ahead of Eurozone CPI and US PCE Price Index The EUR/USD pair faltered just before dawn, slipping below the mid-1.0800s. The numbers showed a partial retreat from yesterday’s high near 1.0870—a figure that hadn’t been seen in over a week and a half. Buyers had slowed, and the dollar, never one […]
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 […]
Japanese Yen Gains Traction Against USD Amid BoJ Uncertainty
Japanese Yen Gains Traction Against USD Amid BoJ Uncertainty The Japanese Yen (JPY) is seeing an upward trend during Friday’s Asian session, partially recovering from the previous day’s losses against the US Dollar (USD), reaching its strongest level since early August. Several factors are driving the JPY’s gains, including verbal intervention from Japanese officials and […]
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook Crude oil prices stabilized on Thursday after a four-day losing streak that resulted in a nearly 7% weekly drop. The market has found a temporary floor, with traders weighing geopolitical risks, particularly doubts over whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will honor […]
EUR/USD Hits 10-Week Low Ahead of ECB Policy Announcement
EUR/USD Hits 10-Week Low Ahead of ECB Policy Announcement EUR/USD continues to show weakness, trading near 1.0850 on Thursday as the currency pair faces significant selling pressure ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision, expected at 12:15 GMT. According to a Tuesday note from Citi, traders anticipate the ECB will reduce its […]
Gold Price Holds Gains Around $2,670, Supported by Softer Risk Sentiment
Gold Price Holds Gains Around $2,670, Supported by Softer Risk Sentiment Gold (XAU/USD) continues to edge higher for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, extending its recent positive streak, reaching a one-and-a-half-week high around $2,670 during the Asian session. The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling a risk-off sentiment, which is providing […]
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar The EUR/USD pair continued its decline, dropping to around 1.0920 during early trading in Asia on Monday. This downward movement is driven by risk aversion, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising conflicts between China and Taiwan, which are pressuring riskier currencies like […]
EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0950 Ahead of Key German Inflation Data
EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0950 Ahead of Key German Inflation Data The EUR/USD pair continues to trade defensively around 1.0935 during early European hours on Friday. A stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading on Thursday has bolstered the U.S. dollar, limiting the pair’s ability to move higher. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in hotter than anticipated, […]
Gold Price Recovers from Multi-Week Low, but Upside Potential Remains Limited Ahead of US CPI
Gold Price Recovers from Multi-Week Low, but Upside Potential Remains Limited Ahead of US CPI Gold (XAU/USD) is experiencing a modest rebound on Thursday, recovering from a six-day losing streak that pushed prices to a near three-week low, around the $2,605-$2,604 range. This intraday uptick is likely due to repositioning ahead of the crucial US […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Fading Hopes for BoJ Rate Hikes, FOMC Minutes in Focus
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Fading Hopes for BoJ Rate Hikes, FOMC Minutes in Focus The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued to drift lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, approaching levels last seen in mid-August. Recent economic data from Japan revealed that real wages declined in August after two consecutive months of gains, while household […]
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-August, following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 5.25% to 4.75% at the […]
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions
WTI Rises Above $76.50 Amid Concerns Over Middle East Oil Production Disruptions West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading near $76.85 on Thursday, continuing its upward momentum as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify. Concerns are growing that Israel may launch an attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure, escalating fears of […]
EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.0950 Ahead of German Industrial Data Release
EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.0950 Ahead of German Industrial Data Release The EUR/USD pair continues its upward movement, reaching around 1.0985 on Tuesday during early European trading. The pair is benefiting from a slight weakening of the US Dollar (USD). However, the potential for further gains may be limited, as traders anticipate a smaller interest rate […]
Japan Stocks Climb as Nikkei 225 Gains 2.01% at Close
Japan Stocks Climb as Nikkei 225 Gains 2.01% at Close Japanese stocks ended higher on Thursday, led by strong performances in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic, and Real Estate sectors. The Nikkei 225 index surged by 2.01%, marking a strong session. Top performers of the day included M3 Inc. (TYO:2413), which saw an impressive […]