WTI Slips Toward $62.00 Amid Hopes for Ukraine Peace Talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices softened in early Asian trading on Wednesday, drifting to around $62.05. The pullback comes as optimism grows over potential peace talks aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, following discussions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Market participants anticipate that any agreement to legitimize […]
NZD/USD Drops Toward 0.5850 After RBNZ Rate Cut
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) continued its losing streak for a third straight session on Wednesday, with NZD/USD slipping toward 0.5850 during Asian trading hours. The decline followed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) decision to lower its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3.00%, in line with market expectations. Meanwhile, […]
US Dollar Index Holds Above 98.00 Ahead of Fed Minutes
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, strengthened during Wednesday’s Asian session, trading near 98.30. The move comes as fading expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) policy easing—following a stronger US wholesale inflation print—lend support to the currency. Earlier this month, weaker US employment data and […]
Australian Dollar slips as US Dollar firms on geopolitical optimism
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its decline for a second straight session on Tuesday, with AUD/USD trading lower despite an improvement in domestic sentiment data. Westpac Consumer Confidence surged 5.7% in August to 98.5, its highest level since February 2022, after a modest 0.6% rise in July. The lift comes as the Reserve Bank of […]
GBP/USD edges lower toward 1.3500 as Fed cut bets ease
The GBP/USD pair trades on a softer note near the 1.3500 mark during Tuesday’s early European session. The US Dollar (USD) gains modestly against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as traders scale back expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut at the September 16–17 policy meeting. Attention now shifts to the UK’s July Consumer Price […]
EUR/USD slips below 1.1700, Fed’s dovish outlook limits downside
EUR/USD edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, slipping to around 1.1690 after posting 0.5% gains in the previous session. While the pair is under mild pressure, the downside appears capped as the U.S. Dollar (USD) struggles under the weight of the Federal Reserve’s dovish policy expectations ahead of its September meeting. Traders are now […]
EUR/USD Holds Above 1.1650, Rebounds After Thursday’s Losses
EUR/USD is recovering during Friday’s Asian session, trading near 1.1660 after rebounding from a near 0.5% drop in the previous session. The pair is benefiting from a softer US Dollar (USD) as markets increase bets on a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed). According to CME’s FedWatch Tool, traders are now pricing […]
Japanese Yen Strengthens on Robust GDP Data, Pressures USD/JPY
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended gains on Friday, supported by stronger-than-expected domestic GDP figures and broad US Dollar (USD) weakness. Data from Japan’s Cabinet Office showed the economy grew 0.3% in Q2 2025, translating to a 1.0% annualized expansion. This beat market expectations of 0.4% and followed a 0.2% contraction in Q1, reinforcing expectations that […]
WTI Falls Toward $62.00 on Rising Oversupply Fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped to around $62.15 during early Asian trading on Wednesday, marking its lowest level in nearly two months. The decline comes amid an unexpected build in US crude inventories and a bearish oversupply outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed crude […]
EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1700 Ahead of Key Eurozone GDP and US PPI Releases
The EUR/USD pair is trading steady around 1.1700 during Thursday’s Asian session, pausing after two consecutive days of losses as the US Dollar (USD) stages a mild technical rebound. Market attention is now on the Eurozone’s second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, set for release later today, followed by the US Producer Price Index (PPI) […]
AUD/USD Holds Steady as Markets Digest RBA Rate Cut and US Inflation Data
The Australian Dollar traded little-changed on Wednesday after gains in the previous session, with AUD/USD consolidating following Australia’s Q2 Wage Price Index release. The currency faced headwinds after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered its third rate cut of 2025, citing easing inflation and a softer labour market. Wage growth rose 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, matching […]
GBP/USD Holds Near 1.3500 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Strengthen
GBP/USD traded steadily around 1.3500 in Wednesday’s Asian session, building on a 0.5% gain from the previous day. The pair extended its advance as the US Dollar weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation data, fueling expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. US CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year in July, matching June’s pace but falling […]
Gold Falls as Risk-On Sentiment Weighs, But Fed Rate Cut Bets Limit Losses
Gold (XAU/USD) slipped below the $3,400 mark during Monday’s Asian session, pressured by improved risk appetite that reduced demand for the safe-haven asset. The metal fell sharply to the $3,368–$3,367 range before trimming some losses, supported by dovish US Federal Reserve expectations and lingering geopolitical uncertainties. Investor sentiment improved after gains in Asian stocks and […]
EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1650 on Optimism Over US-Russia Talks and ECB Outlook
The EUR/USD pair advanced to around 1.1675 during Monday’s early European session, supported by renewed optimism surrounding potential talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as a more cautious stance from the European Central Bank (ECB). Trump and Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Friday to discuss […]
Gold Price Trims Losses but Stays Below $3,400 as Safe-Haven Demand Eases
Gold (XAU/USD) is paring back intraday losses on Friday but remains subdued below the $3,400 mark after briefly touching a two-week high earlier in the day. A modest rebound in the US Dollar (USD), along with improving global risk sentiment, has triggered some profit-taking following gold’s recent upward run. Still, several underlying factors continue to […]
WTI Crude Bounces Back Above $64 on Inventory Drop and Hopes of US-Russia Talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing back above the $64.00 mark after a five-day losing streak. The rebound is supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in US crude inventories and speculation about possible talks between the US and Russia amid escalating geopolitical tensions. As of writing, […]
EUR/USD Extends Rally as Dollar Weakens and Ukraine Peace Hopes Rise
The EUR/USD pair continued its upward momentum for a third straight session on Thursday, buoyed by renewed hopes of a Ukraine peace deal and a weakening US Dollar. Despite disappointing German economic data, the euro remained strong, supported by diplomatic developments and speculation around upcoming changes at the Federal Reserve. The euro climbed steadily from […]
Gold Pulls Back from Two-Week High as Risk Sentiment Improves
Gold (XAU/USD) extended its intraday losses during the Asian session on Wednesday, retreating from a near two-week high reached on Tuesday. The decline halts a four-day winning streak as improved risk appetite in equity markets weighs on the safe-haven asset, despite a lack of fresh bearish triggers. Recent weak US economic data continues to support […]