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 […]
Australian Dollar Rises After Hawkish Remarks from RBA Governor Bullock
Australian Dollar Rises After Hawkish Remarks from RBA Governor Bullock The Australian Dollar (AUD) has strengthened following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent monetary policy decision on Tuesday. The RBA opted to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) steady at 4.35% for the sixth consecutive time. After the decision, RBA Governor Michele Bullock spoke […]
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 […]
Gold Holds Steady Below 50-Day SMA, Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
Gold Holds Steady Below 50-Day SMA, Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech Gold prices (XAU/USD) faced fresh selling pressure during the Asian session on Tuesday, reversing the previous day’s gains and approaching the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), a significant resistance level. The US Dollar (USD) gained traction as investors awaited more clarity on the Federal […]
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) during Friday’s London session. The GBP/USD pair has edged down this week as investors exercise caution ahead of the US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for May, set to be released […]
NZD/USD Nears Mid-0.6000s, Lowest Since Mid-May Ahead of US PCE
NZD/USD Nears Mid-0.6000s, Lowest Since Mid-May Ahead of US PCE The NZD/USD pair faces renewed selling pressure after a brief respite, plummeting to its lowest level since mid-May during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices are currently trading just above the mid-0.6000s, down 0.35% for the day, confirming a bearish breakdown through the 50-day […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar
Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw mild gains during Thursday’s Asian session, edging higher following the release of the Australian Judo Bank PMI report. The report indicated that business activity in Australia continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in March and April. […]
Australian Dollar Dips Amid Renewed US Dollar Demand
Australian Dollar Dips Amid Renewed US Dollar Demand On Thursday, the Australian Dollar (AUD) experienced losses, trading in negative territory. Despite this, the currency’s downside may be limited due to the hawkish stance taken by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) during its June meeting earlier this week. The RBA’s firm approach suggests that they […]
Australian Dollar Rises on RBA’s Hawkish Stance
Australian Dollar Rises on RBA’s Hawkish Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) surged on Wednesday, driven by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hawkish stance during its June meeting. The RBA’s decision to maintain current interest rates while signaling a prolonged period before any rate cuts has pushed market expectations for the start of the easing […]
US CPI Steady in May Ahead of Fed Decision
US CPI Steady in May Ahead of Fed Decision The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the eagerly awaited Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for May on Wednesday at 12:30 GMT. This report is highly significant as it could trigger substantial volatility in the US Dollar, with any unexpected figures potentially […]
Gold Price Stays Low Amid Rate Concerns, Rising US Dollar Demand
Gold Price Stays Low Amid Rate Concerns, Rising US Dollar Demand During early trading in Europe on Tuesday, the gold price (XAU/USD) faced renewed selling pressure, diminishing some of the modest recovery gains it had made from the previous day. These gains had lifted the price from a low of $2,287—the lowest in over a […]
Yen Subdued as USD Advances on Risk Aversion
Yen Subdued as USD Advances on Risk Aversion The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued its downward trend for the second consecutive trading day on Monday, with the USD/JPY pair finding support as the US Dollar (USD) regained strength. This resurgence in the USD follows the release of better-than-expected US employment data last Friday, which bolstered market […]
Australian Dollar Stagnant as US Dollar Rises Before ISM PMI
Australian Dollar Stagnant as US Dollar Rises Before ISM PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintained its stability as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming release of the ISM Manufacturing PMI in the United States on Monday. The AUD found some early support during the Asian trading session following an increase in Australia’s […]
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Post-Inflation Data, US Dollar Stays Strong
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Post-Inflation Data, US Dollar Stays Strong The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovered some of its earlier losses on Wednesday following the release of the higher-than-expected Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). This robust inflation data has fueled speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might consider another interest rate hike. The minutes from […]
Japanese Yen Falls Amid Rising Trade Deficit, Stable US Dollar
Japanese Yen Falls Amid Rising Trade Deficit, Stable US Dollar The Japanese Yen (JPY) experienced a notable decline after Japan’s latest Merchandise Trade Balance data revealed a significant increase in the trade deficit for April. Released on Wednesday, the report indicated that the deficit had escalated to JPY 462.5 billion, a sharp reversal from the […]
Australian Dollar Firm on Improved Risk Appetite, Weak US Dollar
Australian Dollar Firm on Improved Risk Appetite, Weak US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its gains for the second consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by a weaker US Dollar (USD). However, these gains were somewhat tempered following an interest rate decision from China. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) decided to keep the one-year […]
GBP/USD Nears 1.2700 on 2024 Fed Rate Cut Hopes
GBP/USD Nears 1.2700 on 2024 Fed Rate Cut Hopes The GBP/USD pair extended its gains for the second consecutive session, trading around 1.2710 during Asian hours on Monday. This upward movement was largely supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD). April data indicated that US consumer inflation had slowed to 0.3%, which has raised expectations […]