EUR/USD Extends Losses After ECB Rate Cut
EUR/USD Extends Losses After ECB Rate Cut The EUR/USD pair continues to decline following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to cut rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. With a lack of bullish momentum, the pair is now down more than 3.5% from late September’s peak above 1.1200, as it extends near-term losses. The […]
Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank
Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank Australia’s employment report delivered stronger-than-expected results this morning, joining the list of countries with unexpectedly robust labor data, notes Commerzbank’s FX analyst, Michael Pfister. AUD Supported Amid Strong Job Creation “Job creation reached 64.1k, slightly outpacing August’s already strong figure, with most gains driven by full-time positions. Meanwhile, […]
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook Crude oil prices stabilized on Thursday after a four-day losing streak that resulted in a nearly 7% weekly drop. The market has found a temporary floor, with traders weighing geopolitical risks, particularly doubts over whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will honor […]
EUR/USD Hits 10-Week Low Ahead of ECB Policy Announcement
EUR/USD Hits 10-Week Low Ahead of ECB Policy Announcement EUR/USD continues to show weakness, trading near 1.0850 on Thursday as the currency pair faces significant selling pressure ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision, expected at 12:15 GMT. According to a Tuesday note from Citi, traders anticipate the ECB will reduce its […]
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues its sideways consolidation against the US Dollar (USD), remaining near its lowest level since early August during Monday’s early European session. Comments from Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba last week, which were critical of further monetary tightening, have […]
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar The EUR/USD pair continued its decline, dropping to around 1.0920 during early trading in Asia on Monday. This downward movement is driven by risk aversion, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising conflicts between China and Taiwan, which are pressuring riskier currencies like […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Fading Hopes for BoJ Rate Hikes, FOMC Minutes in Focus
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Fading Hopes for BoJ Rate Hikes, FOMC Minutes in Focus The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued to drift lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, approaching levels last seen in mid-August. Recent economic data from Japan revealed that real wages declined in August after two consecutive months of gains, while household […]
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-August, following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 5.25% to 4.75% at the […]
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its decline on Tuesday, pressured by comments from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China. During a press conference, China’s state planner acknowledged that the country’s economy is facing increasingly complex internal and external challenges. The lack […]
Gold Price Nears Weekly High Amid Softer USD; Focus Shifts to US NFP Report
Gold Price Nears Weekly High Amid Softer USD; Focus Shifts to US NFP Report Gold (XAU/USD) gained momentum on Friday, climbing toward the $2,668 mark, near its weekly high, as the US Dollar (USD) slightly retreats from the one-month peak reached on Thursday. The USD’s pullback, coupled with ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, […]
Gold Price Stays Under Pressure as Strong USD Weighs, Middle East Tensions Limit Losses
Gold Price Stays Under Pressure as Strong USD Weighs, Middle East Tensions Limit Losses Gold (XAU/USD) faced renewed selling pressure after bouncing from the $2,641 level and remains defensive as the European session begins on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) continues its recovery, reaching a three-week high, as expectations for aggressive policy easing by the […]
WTI Surges Above $70 as Iran Missile Strike on Israel Sparks Fears in Global Oil Markets
WTI Surges Above $70 as Iran Missile Strike on Israel Sparks Fears in Global Oil Markets West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, climbed to around $70.65 on Wednesday. The surge comes after Iran launched missiles at Israel, raising concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply from the region. Iran fired over 200 […]
Japanese Yen Declines as US Dollar Strengthens Ahead of ADP Employment Report
Japanese Yen Declines as US Dollar Strengthens Ahead of ADP Employment Report The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, as uncertainty grows around the possibility of future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The BoJ’s Summary of Opinions from September’s Monetary Policy Meeting indicated no immediate plans […]
EUR/USD Posts Modest Gains Above 1.1050, Traders Eye US ADP Report
EUR/USD Posts Modest Gains Above 1.1050, Traders Eye US ADP Report The EUR/USD pair is experiencing slight gains, trading around 1.1070 during Asian trading hours on Wednesday. However, any escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, could weigh on risk-sensitive assets like the Euro (EUR). Investors are also focusing on the US ADP […]
Bitcoin and Crypto Market Continue Decline Despite Powell’s Hints at Rate Cuts
Bitcoin and Crypto Market Continue Decline Despite Powell’s Hints at Rate Cuts The cryptocurrency market remained in a downtrend on Monday, despite Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell hinting at possible further interest rate cuts later this year. Crypto Market Slips Amid Speculation of Rate Cuts Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that while the recent […]
GBP/USD Sees Mild Losses Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data
GBP/USD Sees Mild Losses Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data The GBP/USD pair faces slight declines, hovering around 1.3370 during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Less dovish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell have strengthened the US Dollar, putting pressure on the pair. Market participants are now focused on the upcoming US ISM […]
WTI Holds Near $69.00 Amid Rising Middle East Supply Fears
WTI Holds Near $69.00 Amid Rising Middle East Supply Fears West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude holds steady around $69.20 per barrel during Monday’s Asian session, driven by rising concerns over potential supply disruptions stemming from escalating conflict in the Middle East. Heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly Israel’s intensified attacks on Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and the […]
Australian Dollar Gains as US Dollar Remains Soft Ahead of Fed Powell’s Speech
Australian Dollar Gains as US Dollar Remains Soft Ahead of Fed Powell’s Speech The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its gains for a third consecutive session on Monday, despite mixed data from China, Australia’s largest trading partner. The rise in AUD is supported by growing expectations of further US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in November, […]