Gold Price Overbought, Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Renewed USD Strength
Gold Price Overbought, Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Renewed USD Strength Gold (XAU/USD) remains near its intraday highs through early European trading, hovering close to its all-time peak of around $2,730. The continued accommodative monetary policy environment and persistent geopolitical tensions, especially from the Middle East conflicts, support the precious metal’s upward momentum. Additionally, political […]
GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD
GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD The GBP/USD pair struggles to maintain modest recovery gains from the past two days, trading within a narrow range around 1.3050-1.3045 during Monday’s Asian session. Spot prices remain close to last Thursday’s one-month low, signaling potential vulnerability for continued declines from the 1.3435 area, which marked the […]
The Ultimate Guide to GBP to USD Exchange Rates: What You Need to Know
Are you planning a trip to the United States or looking to invest in US businesses? Understanding the exchange rate between the British Pound (GBP) and the US Dollar (USD) is crucial. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about GBP to USD exchange rates, including key factors influencing fluctuations, historical trends, and […]
WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline
WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices continue to rise for the second consecutive day, trading around $70.40 per barrel during Friday’s Asian session. The upward momentum in oil prices is primarily driven by an unexpected drop in US crude oil inventories. The Energy Information […]
EUR/USD Extends Losses After ECB Rate Cut
EUR/USD Extends Losses After ECB Rate Cut The EUR/USD pair continues to decline following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to cut rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. With a lack of bullish momentum, the pair is now down more than 3.5% from late September’s peak above 1.1200, as it extends near-term losses. The […]
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, […]
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 […]
Crypto vs Forex Trading: Key Differences Explained
In today’s fast-evolving financial world, many investors are looking at various trading avenues to boost their returns. Two of the most popular options are cryptocurrency (crypto) trading and foreign exchange (forex) trading. Each market offers distinct opportunities and challenges, making it crucial to understand their differences before diving in. At XtremeMarkets, we provide in-depth insights […]
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices struggle to maintain momentum after a modest rebound from the $69.25 region, a two-week low. During Wednesday’s Asian session, WTI is trading around $70.25, down by 0.30% for the day, and appears vulnerable to further declines. Despite […]
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 stays below 1.0900; further decline likely as ECB decision approaches
EUR/USD stays below 1.0900; further decline likely as ECB decision approaches EUR/USD remains under pressure, trading near 1.0890 during the Asian session on Wednesday after a four-day losing streak. The Euro could face additional downside as the European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point cut in both the Main […]
Global Investors Left in the Dark on China as Wall Street Surges
Global Investors Left in the Dark on China as Wall Street Surges Global investors are struggling to navigate China’s economic uncertainties after Beijing’s weekend stimulus update underwhelmed markets. While China remains in a fog, Wall Street powered ahead with the S&P 500 and Dow extending their rally, setting the stage for Tokyo to join in […]
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to struggle, failing to hold onto modest gains from the Asian session against the US Dollar (USD), and remains near its lowest point since early August, touched on Monday. Investors are scaling back their expectations for further interest […]
EUR/USD Holds Below 1.0900, Lowest Since August 8, as USD Strengthens
EUR/USD Holds Below 1.0900, Lowest Since August 8, as USD Strengthens The EUR/USD pair continues its downward slide for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, dipping to the 1.0890 region in the last hour, inching closer to its lowest point since August 8, touched the previous day. However, bearish traders remain cautious, waiting for a […]
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended losses for a second consecutive session on Monday, falling to around $74.10 per barrel during Asian trading hours. The decline of over 1% comes in the wake of weaker-than-expected inflation data from China for September, which was released on […]
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues its sideways consolidation against the US Dollar (USD), remaining near its lowest level since early August during Monday’s early European session. Comments from Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba last week, which were critical of further monetary tightening, have […]
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 […]