Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports Oil prices are trading relatively flat on Wednesday after experiencing sharp declines over the past three sessions. The stabilization follows reports that a tanker in the Red Sea was attacked by Houthi rebels. Delta Tankers confirmed that its vessel, Sounion, sustained minor damage in the attack. This […]
How Responsible is the Polish Central Bank? – Commerzbank Analysis
How Responsible is the Polish Central Bank? – Commerzbank Analysis The Polish zloty weakened against the euro and other CE3 currencies yesterday after Poland’s Constitutional Court issued a controversial ruling. The court declared that NBP governor Adam Glapinski could not be held accountable by a parliamentary committee, the State Tribunal, or through any report by […]
WTI Crude Oil Remains Below $75.50 Amid Chinese Demand Concerns
WTI Crude Oil Remains Below $75.50 Amid Chinese Demand Concerns West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are hovering around $75.30 per barrel during the Asian session on Monday, pressured by concerns over weakened demand from China, the world’s top oil importer. Recent data from China revealed that Industrial Production increased by 5.1% year-on-year in […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance
Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive day on Monday, driven by improved risk sentiment and a hawkish outlook from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Investors are now eagerly awaiting the RBA Meeting […]
USD/CHF Dips Below 0.8750 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker US Dollar
USD/CHF Dips Below 0.8750 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker US Dollar The USD/CHF pair is trading lower, hovering around 0.8715 during the early European session on Friday. This decline is attributed to a softer US Dollar (USD). Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket of major […]
Australian Dollar Declines as US Dollar Gains Strength Ahead of CPI Inflation Data
Australian Dollar Declines as US Dollar Gains Strength Ahead of CPI Inflation Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) has weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following an unexpected rate cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) on Wednesday. The RBNZ reduced its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 5.25% from 5.50%. […]
Japanese Yen Holds Losses as US Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Key Economic Data
Japanese Yen Holds Losses as US Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Key Economic Data The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with safe-haven flows offering some support amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Japan’s parliament is set to hold a special session on August 23 to discuss […]
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data The USD/CAD pair is trading slightly stronger near 1.3740 during the Asian session on Tuesday, with traders largely adopting a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) is the […]
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions The EUR/USD pair has broken its four-day losing streak, trading around 1.0920 during the Asian session on Monday. Traders are anticipating the preliminary Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the Eurozone’s second quarter, set for release on Wednesday. However, the Euro, being sensitive to risk, […]
Gold Prices Slip as Recession Fears Diminish, Set for Weekly Losses
Gold Prices Slip as Recession Fears Diminish, Set for Weekly Losses Gold prices dipped in Asian trading on Friday, weighed down by positive U.S. labor data that boosted risk appetite and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. This decline put the yellow metal on track for weekly losses. In the industrial metals sector, copper prices also […]
Gold Price Stabilizes Amid Firm Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Middle East Conflicts
Gold Price Stabilizes Amid Firm Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Middle East Conflicts Gold (XAU/USD) has recovered to trade above $2,440 after dipping near $2,410 during Monday’s European session. The precious metal faced selling pressure as traders booked profits while it attempted to reclaim its all-time highs above $2,480. Despite this, the overall outlook for gold […]
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction Gold prices (XAU/USD) are seeing renewed buying interest during the Asian session on Wednesday, building on the previous day’s rebound from the $2,319-$2,318 support zone. Currently, the precious metal is positioned near the top end of its short-term trading range, which has held steady over […]
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) during Friday’s London session. The GBP/USD pair has edged down this week as investors exercise caution ahead of the US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for May, set to be released […]
Gold Price Dips Amid Cautious Federal Reserve Comments
Gold Price Dips Amid Cautious Federal Reserve Comments Gold prices (XAU/USD) are seeing a rise in Tuesday’s trading, maintaining a positive trajectory despite a downtrend in the U.S. dollar. This uplift in gold is somewhat constrained by recent remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials. After last week’s stronger-than-expected U.S. Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), Fed policymakers […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar
Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw mild gains during Thursday’s Asian session, edging higher following the release of the Australian Judo Bank PMI report. The report indicated that business activity in Australia continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in March and April. […]
USD/JPY Bulls Cautious Near 159.00, Highest Since April Amid Intervention Fears
USD/JPY Bulls Cautious Near 159.00, Highest Since April Amid Intervention Fears The USD/JPY pair is trading within a narrow range during the Asian session on Friday, consolidating recent gains near the 159.00 mark, the highest level since late April. The pair’s fundamental backdrop supports prospects for further appreciation, although fears of intervention might limit the […]
Japan’s Insurers’ Yen Hedge Falls to Decade Low
Japan’s Insurers’ Yen Hedge Falls to Decade Low Japanese life insurers have significantly reduced their protection against a strengthening yen to the lowest level in a decade, and they may continue to cut these positions in the coming months. As of March 31, nine of Japan’s largest life insurers had only 47% of their foreign […]
Fed’s Harker Advocates for Single Rate Cut in 2024 Based on Economic Forecast
Fed’s Harker Advocates for Single Rate Cut in 2024 Based on Economic Forecast Patrick Harker, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, believes that one interest rate cut this year would be suitable, based on his current economic outlook. He emphasized the need for more consistent signs of declining inflation before considering a rate […]