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NZD/USD Holds Below 0.6000 on Dovish RBNZ Outlook, US GDP Data Awaited

NZD/USD Holds Below 0.6000 on Dovish RBNZ Outlook, US GDP Data Awaited The NZD/USD pair remains under pressure near 0.5970 during the Asian session on Wednesday, weighed down by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) dovish outlook. Market participants are now looking ahead to key US data, including the third-quarter GDP report and ADP […]

Japanese Yen Struggles as BoJ Decision Looms; US Data in Focus

Japanese Yen Struggles as BoJ Decision Looms; US Data in Focus The Japanese Yen (JPY) edged higher against the US Dollar during the Asian session on Wednesday, but gains remain limited as the currency hovers near a three-month low. Concerns that Japanese authorities may intervene to support the Yen lend it some resilience; however, uncertainty […]

WTI Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases

WTI Drops Near $67.50 as Middle East Risk Premium Eases West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.55 on Tuesday, with prices falling as concerns over a major Middle Eastern conflict diminish. This decline follows Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran’s installations, which avoided oil or nuclear sites, signaling limited […]

Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record High, Awaits US Macro Data for Direction

Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record High, Awaits US Macro Data for Direction Gold price (XAU/USD) remains robust as it approaches the European session on Tuesday, trading just above the $2,750 mark and close to last week’s all-time high. Geopolitical risks and political uncertainties in the US continue to boost demand for the safe-haven metal. […]

Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution

Australian Dollar Declines Amid Market Caution The Australian Dollar (AUD) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, though the AUD/USD pair experienced minor gains as the USD softened slightly with a modest dip in US Treasury yields. The AUD might find some support from the hawkish tone surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia […]

EUR/USD Steady Below 1.0800 Amid Speculation of a Less Dovish Fed Stance

EUR/USD Steady Below 1.0800 Amid Speculation of a Less Dovish Fed Stance The EUR/USD pair remains stable around 1.0790 during Monday’s Asian trading hours, following previous session losses. However, it could face resistance from a strengthening U.S. Dollar (USD) as recent positive U.S. economic data fuels expectations for a potentially less dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) […]

US Dollar Holds Steady Amid Correction, Market Focus Shifts to Key Mid-Tier Data

US Dollar Holds Steady Amid Correction, Market Focus Shifts to Key Mid-Tier Data The US Dollar (USD) maintains resilience against major counterparts early Friday after losing momentum on Thursday. European trading hours will center on Germany’s IFO business sentiment surveys, while later in the day, US data releases, including September Durable Goods Orders and the […]

WTI Oil Rebounds to $71.50 Amid Rising Supply Concerns

WTI Oil Rebounds to $71.50 Amid Rising Supply Concerns West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil has rebounded from recent losses, trading around $71.60 per barrel during Thursday’s Asian session. This recovery is largely driven by concerns over potential supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Tensions in the region continue to influence […]

Australian Dollar Holds Steady as US Dollar Softens Ahead of PMI Data

Australian Dollar Holds Steady as US Dollar Softens Ahead of PMI Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, supported by the release of domestic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data. The AUD/USD pair moved higher as the USD experienced a slight dip, driven by a modest pullback in US Treasury […]

Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) struggled to maintain its previous gains on Wednesday, as the AUD/USD pair came under pressure from a stronger US Dollar (USD) driven by rising US Treasury yields. The growing risk aversion in markets, partly fueled by the increasing odds of Donald Trump winning […]

Japanese Yen Weakens Below 152.00 Against USD, Hits Fresh Three-Month Low

Japanese Yen Weakens Below 152.00 Against USD, Hits Fresh Three-Month Low

Japanese Yen Weakens Below 152.00 Against USD, Hits Fresh Three-Month Low The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended its losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) for a third consecutive day, pushing the USD/JPY pair above the 152.00 level for the first time since late July during Wednesday’s Asian session. This recent weakness is driven by uncertainty […]

GBP/USD Tests 1.3000, Faces Challenges Amid BoE Dovish Outlook

GBP/USD Tests 1.3000, Faces Challenges Amid BoE Dovish Outlook

GBP/USD Tests 1.3000, Faces Challenges Amid BoE Dovish Outlook The GBP/USD pair moved closer to the 1.3000 mark during Wednesday’s Asian session, though the British Pound (GBP) encountered resistance due to weaker UK economic data. Falling consumer and producer inflation, alongside disappointing labor market figures, have raised market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) […]

EUR/USD Oscillates Above 1.0800, Bearish Risks Remain

EUR/USD Oscillates Above 1.0800, Bearish Risks Remain

EUR/USD Oscillates Above 1.0800, Bearish Risks Remain The EUR/USD pair is currently in a bearish consolidation phase during Tuesday’s Asian session, fluctuating around the 1.0820 mark, just above its lowest level since early August, which was reached the day before. The short-term outlook remains skewed toward bearish sentiment, indicating that the pair may still trend […]

GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD

GBP/USD Consolidates Around

GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD The GBP/USD pair struggles to maintain modest recovery gains from the past two days, trading within a narrow range around 1.3050-1.3045 during Monday’s Asian session. Spot prices remain close to last Thursday’s one-month low, signaling potential vulnerability for continued declines from the 1.3435 area, which marked the […]

WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline

WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline

WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices continue to rise for the second consecutive day, trading around $70.40 per barrel during Friday’s Asian session. The upward momentum in oil prices is primarily driven by an unexpected drop in US crude oil inventories. The Energy Information […]

Japanese Yen Gains Traction Against USD Amid BoJ Uncertainty

Japanese Yen Gains Strength Against USD Amid BoJ Policy Uncertainty

Japanese Yen Gains Traction Against USD Amid BoJ Uncertainty The Japanese Yen (JPY) is seeing an upward trend during Friday’s Asian session, partially recovering from the previous day’s losses against the US Dollar (USD), reaching its strongest level since early August. Several factors are driving the JPY’s gains, including verbal intervention from Japanese officials and […]