Forex Update: Aussie Dollar Falls Despite Steady RBA Tone
The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakened slightly against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as forex traders reacted to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) September meeting minutes. The RBA maintained a cautious tone, noting that interest rates remain somewhat restrictive, though it’s hard to judge exactly how much. The RBA warned of continued economic risks, […]
Japanese Yen Slides Amid Political Unrest and Global Risk Rally
The Japanese Yen is trading lower against the US Dollar as political uncertainty and global risk-taking weigh on the currency. On Monday, the Yen weakened, with the USD/JPY rate rising to 151.87—showing a steady downtrend of about 3% over the past month. Market watchers note that political turmoil in Japan, especially after the Komeito party […]
Gold Price Soars to Record High Above $4,060 Amid US-China Trade Tensions and
Gold prices surged to record highs, climbing around the $4,060 mark in early Asian trading on Monday, as renewed US-China trade tensions and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations boosted investor demand for the safe-haven metal. The continued US government shutdown and global uncertainty further strengthened gold’s appeal among traders and investors seeking stability in a […]
GBP/JPY Retreats from YTD High as Japan’s Verbal Intervention Boosts Yen
The British Pound-Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) currency pair, a significant player in the forex market, is experiencing a notable pullback for the second consecutive day. This retreat, from its yearly high of around 205.30 reached earlier this week. It is a clear indication of the impact of Japan’s verbal intervention. As of Friday, the pair is […]
Japanese Yen Holds Modest Gains amid BoJ Policy Uncertainty
The Japanese yen (JPY) recovered marginally from its recent seven-month low versus the US dollar (USD) on Thursday during the Asian session. However, given the growing uncertainty surrounding Japan’s fiscal and monetary outlook, the move lacked strong bullish conviction. As Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is predicted to oppose the Bank of Japan’s […]
Gold Pulls Back as Geopolitical Risks Ease
During Thursday’s Asian session, gold (XAU/USD) fell, signalling an end to its recent surge that sent prices to new all-time highs of about $4,060. Following reports of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, the demand for conventional safe-haven assets declined. Following gold’s robust multi-day rise, investors were encouraged to lock in profits by the […]
EUR/USD Goes up as US Dollar Weakens During Government Shutdown
After dropping for three days, the EUR/USD pair showed signs of recovery on Thursday, rising to about 1.1650 in the Asian session. The increase in the value of the Euro coincided with a decline in the US dollar as a result of the ongoing, more than week-long US government shutdown. A number of government agencies, […]
What Are Major Forex Pairs and Why Every Trader Should Master Them
If you’re serious about becoming a confident forex trader, your journey starts with the major forex pairs—the core of the global currency market. These pairs connect the world’s strongest economies and account for more than 80% of total forex trading volume each day. Understanding how major pairs move helps you interpret market sentiment, global economic […]
Crypto Market Goes Down as Traders Take Profits Amid Uncertainty
The crypto market, which dipped slightly a day earlier, slipped further on Wednesday. Popular cryptocurrencies like Cardano (ADA), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin (BTC), and several memecoins saw significant price drops. Over $680 million worth of leveraged trades were liquidated across exchanges over the past day, according to data from CoinGlass. Approximately 77% of them […]
Australian Dollar Falls Due to Weak Housing Data and Strong US Dollar
Following weak housing data, the Australian dollar (AUD) continued to decline against the US dollar (USD) on Wednesday, continuing its losses for the second straight session. The AUD/USD pair declined as investor sentiment intensified, with the S&P/ASX 200 index edging down 0.14% to trade below 8,950. It occurred due to declines in technology and gold […]
EUR/USD dips toward 1.1700 amid rising French political uncertainty
The EUR/USD pair extends its decline, trading near 1.1705 during Tuesday’s Asian session, as political turmoil in France weighs on the Euro (EUR). The resignation of newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his cabinet on Monday—just hours after the lineup was announced—has shaken investor confidence. Market participants now await Germany’s August Factory Orders and […]
EUR/USD stays weak near 1.1700 but downside limited by Fed rate cut hopes
EUR/USD is trading around 1.1720 during Monday’s Asian session, giving back some of last session’s gains. However, the downside seems restricted as the US Dollar (USD) faces pressure amid rising expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets now price in a 95% chance of a rate cut in […]
GBP/USD extends gains above 1.3430 as US shutdown weighs on Dollar
The GBP/USD pair advances modestly to around 1.3435 during Friday’s Asian session, supported by weakness in the US Dollar (USD). The Greenback comes under pressure as signs of a slowing US labor market emerge and the federal government enters a shutdown. Notably, the September Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will not be released due to the […]
NZD/USD holds firm near one-week high as USD weakens
The NZD/USD pair found support near the 0.5800 level during the Asian session on Thursday, attracting fresh buying interest and extending its winning streak to a fifth straight day. The pair is currently trading around 0.5825–0.5830, just shy of its weekly peak, as it builds on the rebound from last week’s lows—the weakest since April […]
Japanese Yen Holds Firm as BoJ’s Hawkish Stance Diverges From Fed Outlook
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades cautiously during Wednesday’s Asian session, though the absence of strong follow-through selling suggests limited downside for now. Hawkish commentary from the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) September meeting Summary of Opinions continues to bolster expectations of policy normalization, offering support to the safe-haven JPY. This, coupled with rising geopolitical risks and […]
GBP/USD Advances Above 1.3450 Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Expectations
GBP/USD extends its rally for the fourth straight session, trading near 1.3460 during Wednesday’s Asian session. The pair remains supported as the US Dollar (USD) weakens on the back of soft labor market data, which has heightened expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are now pricing in […]
Gold Buying Momentum Unstoppable as Geopolitical Risks and Fed Easing Bets Fuel Rally
Gold (XAU/USD) extended its winning streak for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, hitting fresh record highs above $3,870 during Asian trading. The safe-haven metal remains strongly bid as geopolitical tensions intensify and expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate cuts keep investors flocking to bullion. Safe-Haven Demand Drives Gold Higher Mounting geopolitical risks continue […]
EUR/USD edges higher as US shutdown concerns pressure the Dollar
The EUR/USD pair rose more than 0.20% on Monday, supported by renewed concerns about a potential US government shutdown. Despite improved sentiment data in the Eurozone, the common currency’s advance remained modest. At the time of writing, the pair trades near 1.1726, after touching a daily low of 1.1701. Dollar weakens amid political deadlock in […]