EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1750 Ahead of ECB Rate Decision
The EUR/USD pair continued its upward momentum on Thursday, rising toward 1.1775 in early European trading. The Euro gained strength against the US Dollar amid growing optimism over a potential trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). Hopes are rising that both sides may reach a deal that includes a […]
Australian Dollar Gains Ground Amid Trade Optimism and Risk-On Sentiment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its winning streak for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, rising above 0.6550 against the US Dollar (USD) as improved market sentiment and trade optimism continue to support risk assets. The AUD/USD pair is trading near 0.6560 in early Asia, driven by positive geopolitical developments and easing concerns over global […]
GBP/USD Climbs Above 1.3500 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker Dollar Outlook
The GBP/USD pair continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, rising toward 1.3525 during the early European trading hours. A positive risk appetite in global markets is fueling demand for risk-sensitive currencies like the British Pound, helping it strengthen against the US Dollar. Investor focus is now shifting to Thursday’s release of the UK’s preliminary PMI […]
Gold Hovers Below $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Drama Fuel Uncertainty
Gold (XAU/USD) slipped slightly on Tuesday after posting gains over the past two sessions. Despite the pullback, the precious metal remains supported by heightened geopolitical and monetary concerns, particularly as markets brace for the looming August 1 tariff deadline set by US President Donald Trump. The spotlight remains on the ongoing trade talks between the […]
EUR/USD Steady Near 1.1700 as US-EU Trade Tensions Intensify
The EUR/USD pair is holding firm around the 1.1700 level during Tuesday’s Asian session, extending the gains made on Monday. The euro continues to benefit from a pullback in the US Dollar (USD), which weakened following renewed trade tensions between the United States and the European Union. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the […]
Gold Price Stuck in Range as Bulls Await Clear Catalyst
Gold (XAU/USD) remains mildly bid for the second straight session on Monday, but the upside momentum lacks strength as prices continue to hover within a well-defined, multi-week range. The precious metal finds support from ongoing global trade uncertainties and a subdued US Dollar, yet investors remain cautious in the absence of a decisive bullish trigger. […]
EUR/USD Drops Toward 1.1700 as US Dollar Strengthens; FOMC Minutes in Spotlight
The EUR/USD pair slid to around 1.1705 during Wednesday’s Asian session, weighed down by renewed strength in the US Dollar. The Euro came under pressure following fresh tariff threats from former US President Donald Trump, which unsettled global markets and added to investor caution. Trump reignited global trade concerns by proposing a 50% tariff on […]
Australian Dollar Rises Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Focus Shifts to RBA Rate Decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues its third straight session of gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, following US President Donald Trump’s move to postpone the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. A weaker USD following disappointing US retail sales data has further supported the AUD/USD pair, reigniting speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may cut […]
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Consolidating Below 1.0500 Amid Multi-Week High
The EUR/USD currency pair is having a hard time continuing its recent winning streak, trading in a tight range just below the 1.0500 psychological mark during the Asian session on Monday. In spite of the consolidation, the pair is still close to its three-week high of Friday, buoyed by a weaker US Dollar (USD). Technically, […]
Australian Dollar Declines as US Dollar Holds Gains Ahead of Jobless Claims
The Australian Dollar (AUD) fell against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as trade balance data came in below average than expected. Furthermore, risk-off sentiment, fueled by rising US-China trade tensions, weighs on the AUD/USD. In December, Australia’s trade surplus fell to $5,085 million, falling short of the 7,000 million anticipated and down from $6,792 […]
Australian Dollar Slips as US Tariffs on China Take Effect
The Australian Dollar (AUD) falls for the seventh consecutive day as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens following President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Market volatility remains high as investors monitor the continuing US-China trade talks. Trump signaled he may speak with Chinese officials within the next 24 hours, warning that if a deal […]
Gold Price Trims Intraday Losses but Remains Below $2,800 Amid Stronger USD
The gold price (XAU/USD) recovers some of its losses following the strong Asian session sell-off but remains in negative territory, hovering around $2,785, down about 0.60% for the day. The recent rise in the US Dollar (USD), fueled by President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, has pushed the greenback […]
Japanese Yen Recovers Some Losses Against USD; Bullish Outlook Remains Intact
The Japanese yen (JPY) cut some of its intraday losses against the US dollar (USD) on Monday, bringing the USD/JPY pair back below the mid-155.00s during the early European session. The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) Summary of Opinions showed conversations about the possibility of further hikes in interest rates. Furthermore, Tokyo’s core inflation increased at […]
EUR/USD Slumps to Multi-Week Low Near 1.0200 Amid Trump’s Trade Tariffs
The EUR/USD pair extends its decline on Monday, plunging to the 1.0200 region—a three-week low—during the early Asian session. This drop brings the pair closer to its lowest level in over two years, last seen in January, reinforcing the ongoing multi-month downtrend. The US Dollar (USD) gains broad strength following President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement […]
Japanese Yen Maintains Strong Bullish Momentum; USD/JPY Struggles Below 154.50
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to strengthen in early European trading on Thursday, pushing USD/JPY further below 154.50 and closer to its one-month low from earlier this week. Market expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will hike interest rates again by year-end continue to support the JPY. Additionally, a fresh decline in US Treasury […]
EUR/USD Holds Above 1.0400 Ahead of Q4 GDP Data and ECB Policy Decision
The EUR/USD pair is edging higher after three consecutive losses, trading near 1.0420 during Thursday’s Asian session. The rebound is primarily driven by a technical pullback in the US Dollar (USD). Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, remains just below 108.00. Despite the recent uptick, further gains […]
Australian Dollar Slides Amid Rising Odds of RBA Rate Cuts, Fed Decision in Focus
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losing streak for a third consecutive session against the US Dollar (USD), weighed down by softer-than-expected inflation data from Australia. Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2024, matching the previous quarter but missing the expected 0.3%. On an annual basis, CPI eased to 2.4% […]
EUR/USD Edges Higher Toward 1.0450, Upside Limited Amid Risk-Off Sentiment
EUR/USD pauses its two-day decline, trading near 1.0440 during Wednesday’s Asian session. However, upside potential remains capped as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later in the North American session. The US Dollar (USD) remains supported by the Fed’s cautious policy stance. According to the CME FedWatch tool, markets […]