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EUR/USD Posts Modest Gains Above 1.1050, Traders Eye US ADP Report

EUR/USD Posts Modest Gains Above 1.1050 as Traders Await 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 Decline Amid Powell’s Hints at Further 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 Trades Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data Release

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

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 Strengthens as US Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Powell 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 Rises Above 1.1150 as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Grow

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, […]

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data

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

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

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

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 Tops Dow Jones on $5 Billion Apollo Investment Speculation

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 […]

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250, Supported by Dovish Fed Remarks

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250 Amid Dovish Federal Reserve Comments

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250, Supported by Dovish Fed Remarks The NZD/USD pair continues its upward trend for the second consecutive day, benefiting from improved risk sentiment and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. On Tuesday, during the Asian session, the pair hovered near its monthly high of 0.6280. The US Dollar (USD) is […]

BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group

BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance

BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its monetary policy unchanged but unexpectedly removed its forward guidance, surprising markets, according to UOB Group Senior Economist Alvin Liew. No Change in Monetary Policy as Expected “At its scheduled Monetary Policy Meeting (MPM) on Friday (September 20), the […]

Pound Sterling Slips as UK PMI Misses Expectations

Pound Sterling Falls as UK PMI Misses Expectations

Pound Sterling Slips as UK PMI Misses Expectations The Pound Sterling (GBP) declined on Monday, driven by weaker-than-anticipated preliminary UK S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for September and negative market sentiment. The British currency underperformed against most of its major peers, except for the Euro (EUR), which also fell due to a surprise […]

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near 1.1150 Ahead of Eurozone PMI Data

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near 1.1150 Ahead of Eurozone PMI Data The EUR/USD pair remains steady around 1.1160 during Monday’s Asian trading session. The US Dollar (USD) could weaken due to the increasing possibility of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2024, which may support the EUR/USD pair. Last week, the US […]

Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged in September, As Expected

Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate

Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged in September, As Expected On Friday, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced that it would maintain its short-term interest rate target between 0.15% and 0.25%, following a two-day monetary policy review. This decision aligned with market expectations. Back in July, the BoJ surprised markets by raising the policy […]

Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record Highs Despite Positive Market Sentiment

Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record Highs Despite Positive

Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record Highs Despite Positive Market Sentiment Gold (XAU/USD) continues its upward momentum for the second consecutive day, edging closer to the $2,600 mark—just shy of its all-time high—during early European trading on Friday. This rise follows the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) substantial interest rate cut on Wednesday, with expectations for another […]