XtremeMarkets

Australian Dollar Advances as Markets Weigh RBA and Fed Signals

Australian Dollar Gains as Markets Weigh RBA and Fed Signals

The Australian Dollar rose on Monday, remaining in positive territory as traders carefully analyzed mixed central bank cues from Asia and the US. The tone was still wary, but not negative. Instead, the market just leaned toward stability to revive the AUD. One early reprieve for the Australian Dollar was from China. The People’s Bank of China […]

Gold Prices Reach Record High Near $4,400 on Safe-Haven Flows

Gold Prices Near

Due to a weak US dollar and increased demand for safe havens, gold prices surged above $4,400 at the beginning of early European trading on Monday. The metal, which trades on the XAU/USD pair, surged above $4,300 as investors fled amid increased global uncertainty and anticipation of future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Why […]

Australian Dollar Weakens Despite Higher Inflation

Australian Dollar Weakens Despite Higher Inflation

The Australian Dollar has continued to fall against the US Dollar for the sixth day in a row. And this at a time when inflation expectations in Australia have risen. Australians expected prices to increase by 4.7% in December, up from 4.5% in November. Inflation typically supports a currency because it can push the central bank […]

S&P 500 Futures Continue to Trade Flat as Markets Await Crucial Inflation Data

S&P 500 Futures Continue to Trade Flat as Markets Await Crucial Inflation Data

U.S. stock market futures offered little direction on Wednesday night as traders looked ahead to a pivotal inflation report that could set the tone for markets. Futures linked to the S&P 500 rose a hair, or less than 0.1 percent, and Nasdaq 100 futures surged an additional 0.2 percent. Dow Jones futures were, meanwhile, slightly lower. Traders for […]

Gold Prices Move Higher on Signs of a Weakening US Job Market

Gold Prices At Seven-Week Highs as US Jobs Data

Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, approaching a nearly seven-week high. The PMs traded above $4,300 amid a negative tone in the US labour market, which was weighing on the Dollar. To retail investors, that gain represents an increasing bet that US interest rates could further soften in the months ahead – something that […]

Australian Dollar falters as Strong USD and Rate Hikes Play on Traders’ Minds

Australian Dollar Slips as Strong USD and RBA Bets Grow

On Wednesday, the Australian dollar continued its persistent slide versus the greenback for the fifth straight session.  AUD/USD: Dismal Australian data hurt the Aussie. The AUD/USD pair is seen near 0.6630 at press time, with a couple of bearish setups eyeing further weakness this Wednesday, supported by a positive US Dollar and diminishing expectations of […]

WTI Oil Trades Below $56.50 Amid Hopes of Peace

WTI Oil Falls Below $56.50 on Russia-Ukraine Peace Hopes

WTI crude oil prices continue to drift lower and are currently trading around $56.35 during the Asian session. The dominant factor behind this drop is increasing hope for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. When markets believe a protracted war might conclude, oil prices tend to drop. That’s because peace means less fear that supplies will be […]

USD/CAD Steady Near 1.3770 as Markets Wait for US Jobs Data

USD/CAD Pair Steady Near

USD/CAD today, during the Asian session, is trading flat at around 1.3770. This steady movement indicates that traders are awaiting an important update from the United States. Attention now turns to the NFP (Nonfarm Payrolls) –  because it reflects labour market statistics for both October and November. Traders have been looking to stay alert and cautious until […]

Silver Prices Analysis: XAG/USD Turned Bearish Below $16.74-77 Support

Silver Prices Analysis

Silver prices have fallen back, having recently soared to near record levels. XAG/USD Sloggish through the early Asian session on Thursday and eroded a part of the previous day’s gains. The metal fell back to the low-to mid-$62 level after the unexpected daily slump. The move seemed to reflect some investors cashing in after an earlier strong rally. […]

Forex Swap Free Account: A Complete Guide for New and Active Traders

Learn How Forex Swap Free Accounts Work

Many traders search for clean, low-cost, and interest-free trading options. This is why a Forex Swap Free Account has become so important. Most traders want trading information that is easy to understand, safe to use, and free from hidden fees. New traders need clarity. Experienced traders need cost control.  Religious traders from muslim background need […]

EUR/USD Weekly Outlook: All Eyes on US Jobs and Inflation

EUR/USD Weekly Outlook: US Jobs, Inflation to Drive Moves

The EUR/USD pair wrapped up last week, flirting with its recent highs, pushing toward 1.1760, and hanging onto most of those gains by Friday’s close. Don’t give the euro too much credit, though. It wasn’t really about European strength—just another round of US Dollar weakness after a jumble of economic reports and a Fed meeting […]

Gold Prices are Above $4,325 Amid Fed Outlook and Safe-Haven Flows

gold news

Gold prices rose to a higher level, pushing past $4,325 and reaching their strongest level in weeks. Investors keep piling in, betting that US interest rates are headed lower next year. This cautious vibe running through markets just won’t quit, keeping demand for safe-haven assets like gold alive and well. Right now, it’s all about […]

Japanese Yen Spikes as BoJ Revised Higher Rate Outlook

Japanese Yen Spikes as BoJ Signals Higher Interest Rates

The Japanese Yen had a strong start to the week, and it’s getting some attention. The Bank of Japan now looks to be inching closer to raising interest rates, which has bolstered confidence in the currency. Business sentiment in Japan is recovering as well, so that adds additional fuel. In addition, right now, global investors are a little […]

How Safe Is Cryptocurrency Trading and the Role of the Crypto Brokers

Cryptocurrency Trading

In the present times, you can’t escape talking about crypto. Every headline, post online, or chat with someone who’s just gained big profits or lost via cryptocurrency trading will grab your attention. But here’s the real question: should you actually jump into this? The price fluctuates greatly, and there is always new information about losses […]

Dow and S&P 500 Hit New Highs as AI Hype Takes a Breather

Dow, S&P 500 Set Records as Investors Ease Off AI Stocks

Stocks finished strong again on Thursday, wrapping up another solid week as 2025 gets rolling. With the Fed cutting rates and Oracle dropping the ball on earnings, traders stepped back from the red-hot AI stocks. Instead, they started moving money into companies tied more closely to the overall U.S. economy, giving the Dow and S&P […]