Australian Dollar Weakens as US Dollar Rises Ahead of PMI Data
Australian Dollar Weakens as US Dollar Rises Ahead of PMI Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) softened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, impacted by mixed Judo Bank PMI results from Australia. Despite this, a hawkish tone from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on future rate decisions lent some underlying support to the AUD. […]
USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data
USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data The USD/CHF pair is trading with modest losses around 0.8860 during early European hours on Friday. Concerns about a potential escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have bolstered safe-haven demand, strengthening the Swiss Franc (CHF) against the US Dollar (USD). Market participants now await the release […]
WTI Steadies Near $69.00 Amid Mixed Signals from Geopolitical Risks and US Crude Inventory Build
WTI Steadies Near $69.00 Amid Mixed Signals from Geopolitical Risks and US Crude Inventory Build West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark for crude oil, is trading near $68.95 during Thursday’s session, maintaining a steady stance amid conflicting market drivers. A modest build in US crude inventories and weak Chinese demand weigh on prices, while […]
Gold Price Pulls Back Amid Strengthening US Dollar
Gold Price Pulls Back Amid Strengthening US Dollar Gold price (XAU/USD) retreats from a one-and-a-half-week high reached during the Asian session, trading near the $2,635–$2,636 range. Despite this pullback, gold remains on track for a third consecutive day of gains as geopolitical tensions and cautious market sentiment support demand for the safe-haven asset. However, a […]
WTI Crude Holds Above $69 on Rising Supply Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
WTI Crude Holds Above $69 on Rising Supply Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil continues its upward momentum, trading around $69.20 per barrel during Tuesday’s Asian session, marking its second consecutive day of gains. The rally is fueled by heightened supply concerns stemming from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Over the weekend, […]
EUR/USD Holds Steady Ahead of ECB Lagarde’s Speech
EUR/USD Holds Steady Ahead of ECB Lagarde’s Speech The EUR/USD pair remains stable, trading slightly above the psychological support level of 1.0500 at the start of the week. The currency pair consolidates as the US Dollar (USD) rally pauses after hitting a fresh annual high. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against […]
EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 After Rebounding from Yearly Lows
EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 After Rebounding from Yearly Lows The EUR/USD pair has broken its five-day losing streak, trading close to 1.0540 during the Asian session on Friday. This recovery appears to stem from a pullback in the US Dollar (USD) following recent remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell noted that the US economy […]
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 […]