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 […]
Australian Dollar Advances as RBA Signals Potential Rate Hike
Australian Dollar Advances as RBA Signals Potential Rate Hike The Australian Dollar (AUD) rebounded against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, driven by hawkish sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Positive inflation data from China, a key trading partner, also provided support for the Aussie Dollar. RBA Governor Michele Bullock emphasized the importance […]
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, […]
What’s Moving Markets: US CPI, Retail Earnings, and UK Inflation
What’s Moving Markets: US CPI, Retail Earnings, and UK Inflation Wall Street is poised to start the week slightly higher as investors closely watch the latest inflation data, seeking confirmation that the Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates in September. While the quarterly earnings season is winding down, the retail sector will take center […]
EUR/USD Holds Steady Above 1.0900 After Breaking Losing Streak
EUR/USD Holds Steady Above 1.0900 After Breaking Losing Streak The EUR/USD pair managed to halt its three-day losing streak, trading around 1.0920 during the Asian session on Friday. The pair’s upward movement can be attributed to a weaker US Dollar (USD), driven by rising expectations of a dovish policy outlook from the US Federal Reserve […]
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 […]
Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA
Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) following comments from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock on Thursday. Bullock emphasized the need to remain vigilant about inflation risks, indicating the possibility of further rate hikes if necessary. She noted that inflation might […]
EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.0900 Amid Softer US Dollar, Geopolitical Risks in Focus
EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.0900 Amid Softer US Dollar, Geopolitical Risks in Focus The EUR/USD pair rebounds to around 1.0935 during Thursday’s Asian trading session, breaking a two-day losing streak. A weaker US Dollar (USD) supports the pair, although rising geopolitical risks may limit further gains. Market sentiment remains cautious, with attention on the upcoming US […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Dovish Bank of Japan Stance
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Dovish Bank of Japan Stance The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to weaken against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day, largely due to dovish comments from Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida on Wednesday. According to Reuters, Uchida stated, “We won’t raise rates when markets are unstable,” […]
EUR/USD Continues to Decline Near 1.0900 Amid US Dollar Strength
EUR/USD Continues to Decline Near 1.0900 Amid US Dollar Strength The EUR/USD pair is trading lower around 1.0915 after pulling back from seven-month highs near 1.1008 during the Asian session on Wednesday. A stronger US Dollar (USD) is putting downward pressure on the pair. Investors are now looking ahead to Germany’s June Trade Balance and […]
EUR/USD Pair Trades with Mild Losses Amid Mixed Market Sentiment
EUR/USD Pair Trades with Mild Losses Amid Mixed Market Sentiment The EUR/USD pair is trading with slight losses around the 1.0950 mark during early European trading hours on Tuesday. Improved risk sentiment is providing some support to the US Dollar (USD), limiting the upside potential for the pair. Traders are closely watching the upcoming release […]
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 […]
EUR/JPY Stabilizes Around 157.00, Rebounds Following PMI Data
EUR/JPY Stabilizes Around 157.00, Rebounds Following PMI Data EUR/JPY continues its downtrend for the sixth consecutive day, trading around 156.90 during the early European session on Monday. However, the pair has trimmed some of its intraday losses after the release of key economic data, including the Eurozone Producer Price Index (PPI) and Germany’s Purchasing Managers’ […]
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment The Japanese Yen (JPY) ended its two-day winning streak on Monday, as the USD/JPY pair recovered its daily losses with the US Dollar (USD) gaining ground amid risk-off sentiment. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its economic assessment for five of Japan’s nine regions in its latest […]
China’s Central Bank to Adjust Temporary Repos Based on Market Conditions
China’s Central Bank to Adjust Temporary Repos Based on Market Conditions The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has announced measures to exert greater control over market interest rates by implementing additional open market operations and tightening the range within which short-term rates can fluctuate. The PBOC will now conduct bond repurchase or reverse repurchase operations […]
USD/CHF Extends Losses Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Prospects
USD/CHF Extends Losses Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Prospects The USD/CHF pair continues its decline for the fourth consecutive trading day on Monday, staying below the key psychological level of 0.9000. This decline is primarily driven by a weakening US Dollar (USD) amid increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will shift towards policy normalization […]
Pound Holds Steady as Labour Eyes Election Majority
Pound Holds Steady as Labour Eyes Election Majority UK equity-index futures rose, and the pound maintained its recent gains following an exit poll suggesting the Labour Party will secure a clear mandate for greater economic stability. Contracts on the FTSE 100 Index increased by 0.2%, while the pound remained steady around $1.276. Early results indicated […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciated for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, driven by high inflation and expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will delay potential rate cuts. The June Meeting Minutes from the RBA revealed that the board saw a stronger case for holding rates […]