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, […]
EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts
EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts EUR/USD started the week on a positive note, trading around 1.1170 during the Asian session on Monday. This uptick can be attributed to a weakening US Dollar (USD), driven by expectations of continued policy easing from the US Federal Reserve in November. On Friday, […]
US Dollar Index Climbs Above 100.50, Upside Potential Appears Limited Ahead of US PCE Data
US Dollar Index Climbs Above 100.50, Upside Potential Appears Limited Ahead of US PCE Data The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to around 100.65 during Friday’s Asian trading session, but its upside momentum seems constrained due to expectations of further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed). The broader weakness in the US Dollar persists […]
USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data
USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data The USD/CHF pair gained traction on Friday, climbing to around 0.8485 during the early European session. This move comes as the Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens, following the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) decision to lower interest rates on Thursday. Traders are now focused on the upcoming […]
WTI Crude Oil Steady Near $69.50, Limited Downside Due to Rising US Oil Demand
WTI Crude Oil Steady Near $69.50, Limited Downside Due to Rising US Oil Demand West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices remained subdued, hovering near $69.60 per barrel during Thursday’s Asian session. However, the downside appears limited as strong US fuel demand and shrinking stockpiles provide support. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks
Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks The Australian Dollar (AUD) regained some of its recent losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, benefiting from divergent monetary policy stances between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the US Federal Reserve. The AUD also received a boost as China, Australia’s […]
EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech The EUR/USD pair is trading stronger near 1.1140 during Thursday’s Asian session, supported by a broadly weaker US Dollar. On the agenda for Thursday are speeches by multiple US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, including Chair Jerome Powell. Additionally, key economic data releases, such as the US […]
Intel Leads Dow Jones as Top Gainer Amid $5 Billion Apollo Investment Rumors
Intel Leads Dow Jones as Top Gainer Amid $5 Billion Apollo Investment Rumors Intel (INTC) emerged as the top performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on Monday, outperforming major companies like Visa (V), Walmart (WMT), and Boeing (BA). The semiconductor giant’s shares surged by 3.3% on reports that Apollo Global Management is in […]