GBP/USD edges lower toward 1.3500 as Fed cut bets ease
The GBP/USD pair trades on a softer note near the 1.3500 mark during Tuesday’s early European session. The US Dollar (USD) gains modestly against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as traders scale back expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut at the September 16–17 policy meeting. Attention now shifts to the UK’s July Consumer Price […]
EUR/USD slips below 1.1700, Fed’s dovish outlook limits downside
EUR/USD edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, slipping to around 1.1690 after posting 0.5% gains in the previous session. While the pair is under mild pressure, the downside appears capped as the U.S. Dollar (USD) struggles under the weight of the Federal Reserve’s dovish policy expectations ahead of its September meeting. Traders are now […]
WTI Falls Toward $62.00 on Rising Oversupply Fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped to around $62.15 during early Asian trading on Wednesday, marking its lowest level in nearly two months. The decline comes amid an unexpected build in US crude inventories and a bearish oversupply outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed crude […]
EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1700 Ahead of Key Eurozone GDP and US PPI Releases
The EUR/USD pair is trading steady around 1.1700 during Thursday’s Asian session, pausing after two consecutive days of losses as the US Dollar (USD) stages a mild technical rebound. Market attention is now on the Eurozone’s second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, set for release later today, followed by the US Producer Price Index (PPI) […]
AUD/USD Holds Steady as Markets Digest RBA Rate Cut and US Inflation Data
The Australian Dollar traded little-changed on Wednesday after gains in the previous session, with AUD/USD consolidating following Australia’s Q2 Wage Price Index release. The currency faced headwinds after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered its third rate cut of 2025, citing easing inflation and a softer labour market. Wage growth rose 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, matching […]
GBP/USD Holds Near 1.3500 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Strengthen
GBP/USD traded steadily around 1.3500 in Wednesday’s Asian session, building on a 0.5% gain from the previous day. The pair extended its advance as the US Dollar weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation data, fueling expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. US CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year in July, matching June’s pace but falling […]
EUR/USD Holds Support as Traders Await US CPI Data
The EUR/USD pair has stabilized above 1.1595 on Tuesday, posting slight gains in early European trading after last week’s pullback from the 1.1700 level. Support for the euro is being aided by cautious optimism over potential Ukraine peace talks, while the US dollar remains flat ahead of key inflation data. According to The Wall Street […]
Gold Holds Modest Gains Ahead of US CPI; Bulls Remain Cautious
Gold prices (XAU/USD) are holding onto modest intraday gains during Tuesday’s Asian session but remain near Monday’s one-week low. The lack of strong upside momentum comes as traders await fresh catalysts, particularly the upcoming US consumer inflation report. Market sentiment has increasingly priced in the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve will restart its rate-cut […]
Gold Falls as Risk-On Sentiment Weighs, But Fed Rate Cut Bets Limit Losses
Gold (XAU/USD) slipped below the $3,400 mark during Monday’s Asian session, pressured by improved risk appetite that reduced demand for the safe-haven asset. The metal fell sharply to the $3,368–$3,367 range before trimming some losses, supported by dovish US Federal Reserve expectations and lingering geopolitical uncertainties. Investor sentiment improved after gains in Asian stocks and […]
EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1650 on Optimism Over US-Russia Talks and ECB Outlook
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 (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
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
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 (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 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 […]
Australian Dollar Slips Despite China’s Stronger Services PMI in July
The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakened for a second straight session on Tuesday, despite upbeat PMI data from both Australia and China. The AUD/USD pair lost ground as the US Dollar (USD) held firm amid shifting global trade dynamics and monetary policy expectations. Australia’s S&P Global Composite PMI rose to 53.8 in July from 51.6 in […]
EUR/USD Holds Firm Near 1.1570 as US Dollar Weakens on Data Credibility Concerns
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
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 […]