EUR/USD Keeps Above 1.1800 As It Retraces From Three-Month Peak
EUR/USD remains in a holding pattern—likely to continue. For the most part, the EUR/USD has wasted the recovery effort since bottoming at 1.1168 (three-month low) by inching closer to 1.1808 last week but so far failing short of reaching that high again for a second day. But narrow that gap, buyers have not let off the […]
Gold Prices Fall After Hitting Record Highs On Traders’ Profit Taking
Gold prices eased marginally during Asian trade on Wednesday. The rally sputtered after traders took some profits after hitting a fresh high of $4,526. That move lined up with surprisingly strong US economic numbers—data out Tuesday showed the economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace last quarter, beating forecasts. For reference, markets expected 3.3%, and the previous […]
Japanese Yen Slips Slightly From Weekly High; Upward Bias Remains
On Wednesday, the Yen saw a slight decline in value relative to the US dollar, immediately following its peak this week. Still, the overall mood around the Yen is pretty strong. Lately, it’s found steady support as the Dollar lost ground and investors hunted for safe places to park their money. With global tensions running […]
US Stock Futures Steady After a Strong Start to the Week
US stock futures barely moved on Tuesday. After Monday’s rally, it looks like investors just needed a breather. Dow Jones futures ticked up less than 0.01%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 inched a bit higher, up 0.03% and 0.1%. Not much action, really, but that’s pretty typical after a strong start to a holiday-shortened week. […]
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Near $70.00 on Safe-Haven Demand
Silver raced toward $70.00 — a new record high—before slipping just short of that level during Tuesday’s Asian session. Investors rushed into silver as a safe-haven asset amid rising global tensions. It was expected, given that headline news was dominated by uncertainty between the US and Venezuela, while ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure in Eastern […]
AUD/JPY Technical Analysis: Softens below 104.00 but Uptrend Remains Firm
AUD/JPY tried to push higher early in the European session but ran out of steam just before hitting 104.00. After bouncing from the ¥101 area, the pair hit some resistance that kept it in check. Most of that weakness came after Japanese officials surprised the market by warning they might step in if the Yen […]
Australian Dollar Advances 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
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 […]
WTI Oil Prices Drop to Near $56 as Prospects for Supply Rise on Ukraine Peace Talks
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) — the primary benchmark for US crude — fell to as low as $56 a barrel during Asian trading on Thursday. The decrease in WTI oil prices is being driven mainly by a new wave of optimism that Russia and Ukraine may be nearing a peace agreement. If the relationship […]
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
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 […]
7 Stocks Trading Tips for Beginners: Start Smart and Trade Confidently
The possibility of failure in the stocks trading world is relatively high, and it is a complex world. So at first, it can be very confusing to know exactly what to do. Besides, there are numerous charts, market strategies, and terms used in trading that confuse beginner traders. It reaches the point that they don’t […]
Gold Prices Move Higher on Signs of a Weakening US Job Market
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
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 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 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 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
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 […]