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Pound Sterling Steadies Near 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI and Labor Data

Pound Sterling Holds Steady

Pound Sterling Steadies Near 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI and Labor Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains in a tight range around the key resistance level of 1.3400 against the US Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s London session. Investors are holding back as they await critical US labor market data, which could provide insight into the […]

GBP/USD Sees Mild Losses Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data

GBP/USD Trades Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data Release

GBP/USD Sees Mild Losses Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data The GBP/USD pair faces slight declines, hovering around 1.3370 during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Less dovish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell have strengthened the US Dollar, putting pressure on the pair. Market participants are now focused on the upcoming US ISM […]

The Long-Term Forex Trading Strategy Guide

The Long-Term Forex Trading Strategy Guide

This article delves into long-term Forex trading strategies, outlining best practices and key considerations for traders. While many professional traders are drawn to day trading due to its excitement and potential for quick profits, long-term (positional) traders can also see significant gains over time. Introduction to Long-Term Forex Trading Can you trade Forex long-term? Many […]

WTI Holds Near $69.00 Amid Rising Middle East Supply Fears

WTI Holds Near $69.00 Amid Rising Middle East Supply Fears

WTI Holds Near $69.00 Amid Rising Middle East Supply Fears West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude holds steady around $69.20 per barrel during Monday’s Asian session, driven by rising concerns over potential supply disruptions stemming from escalating conflict in the Middle East. Heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly Israel’s intensified attacks on Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and the […]

Australian Dollar Gains as US Dollar Remains Soft Ahead of Fed Powell’s Speech

Australian Dollar Strengthens as US Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Powell Speech

Australian Dollar Gains as US Dollar Remains Soft Ahead of Fed Powell’s Speech The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its gains for a third consecutive session on Monday, despite mixed data from China, Australia’s largest trading partner. The rise in AUD is supported by growing expectations of further US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in November, […]

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts

EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1150 as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Grow

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts EUR/USD started the week on a positive note, trading around 1.1170 during the Asian session on Monday. This uptick can be attributed to a weakening US Dollar (USD), driven by expectations of continued policy easing from the US Federal Reserve in November. On Friday, […]

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority in LDP Voting First Round

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority in LDP Voting First Round The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to weaken for the third consecutive session, following the release of Tokyo’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday. Investors are concerned that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may delay further rate hikes, adding pressure to the […]

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data The USD/CHF pair gained traction on Friday, climbing to around 0.8485 during the early European session. This move comes as the Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens, following the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) decision to lower interest rates on Thursday. Traders are now focused on the upcoming […]

WTI Crude Oil Steady Near $69.50, Limited Downside Due to Rising US Oil Demand

WTI Crude Oil Steady Near $69.50, Limited Downside Due

WTI Crude Oil Steady Near $69.50, Limited Downside Due to Rising US Oil Demand West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices remained subdued, hovering near $69.60 per barrel during Thursday’s Asian session. However, the downside appears limited as strong US fuel demand and shrinking stockpiles provide support. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a […]

EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell's Speech

EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech The EUR/USD pair is trading stronger near 1.1140 during Thursday’s Asian session, supported by a broadly weaker US Dollar. On the agenda for Thursday are speeches by multiple US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, including Chair Jerome Powell. Additionally, key economic data releases, such as the US […]

Intel Leads Dow Jones as Top Gainer Amid $5 Billion Apollo Investment Rumors

Intel Tops Dow Jones on $5 Billion Apollo Investment Speculation

Intel Leads Dow Jones as Top Gainer Amid $5 Billion Apollo Investment Rumors Intel (INTC) emerged as the top performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on Monday, outperforming major companies like Visa (V), Walmart (WMT), and Boeing (BA). The semiconductor giant’s shares surged by 3.3% on reports that Apollo Global Management is in […]

Japanese Yen Softens Following Comments from BoJ Governor Ueda

Japanese Yen Weakens After BoJ Governor Ueda's Dovish Comments

Japanese Yen Softens Following Comments from BoJ Governor Ueda The Japanese Yen (JPY) lost ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as concerns grew over the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) reluctance to raise interest rates. BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed on Friday that it would only be “appropriate to raise rates if trend inflation […]

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250, Supported by Dovish Fed Remarks

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250 Amid Dovish Federal Reserve Comments

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250, Supported by Dovish Fed Remarks The NZD/USD pair continues its upward trend for the second consecutive day, benefiting from improved risk sentiment and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. On Tuesday, during the Asian session, the pair hovered near its monthly high of 0.6280. The US Dollar (USD) is […]

BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group

BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance

BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its monetary policy unchanged but unexpectedly removed its forward guidance, surprising markets, according to UOB Group Senior Economist Alvin Liew. No Change in Monetary Policy as Expected “At its scheduled Monetary Policy Meeting (MPM) on Friday (September 20), the […]

Pound Sterling Slips as UK PMI Misses Expectations

Pound Sterling Falls as UK PMI Misses Expectations

Pound Sterling Slips as UK PMI Misses Expectations The Pound Sterling (GBP) declined on Monday, driven by weaker-than-anticipated preliminary UK S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for September and negative market sentiment. The British currency underperformed against most of its major peers, except for the Euro (EUR), which also fell due to a surprise […]

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near 1.1150 Ahead of Eurozone PMI Data

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near 1.1150 Ahead of Eurozone PMI Data The EUR/USD pair remains steady around 1.1160 during Monday’s Asian trading session. The US Dollar (USD) could weaken due to the increasing possibility of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2024, which may support the EUR/USD pair. Last week, the US […]

Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged in September, As Expected

Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate

Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged in September, As Expected On Friday, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced that it would maintain its short-term interest rate target between 0.15% and 0.25%, following a two-day monetary policy review. This decision aligned with market expectations. Back in July, the BoJ surprised markets by raising the policy […]