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Japanese Yen Pares Intraday Gains Despite Hawkish BoJ Stance

Japanese Yen Pares Intraday Gains Despite Hawkish BoJ Stance

Japanese Yen Pares Intraday Gains Despite Hawkish BoJ Stance The Japanese Yen (JPY) has lost momentum against the US Dollar (USD), reversing some intraday gains after the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index data for July. This data dampened expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in […]

USD/CHF weakens below 0.8500, eyes on Swiss CPI, GDP data

USD/CHF weakens below

USD/CHF weakens below 0.8500, eyes on Swiss CPI, GDP data The USD/CHF pair declines towards 0.8490 during early European trading on Monday. This drop is driven by a weaker US Dollar (USD) amid rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might cut interest rates in its September meeting. Upcoming economic data from Switzerland, including […]

USD/CHF Extends Decline Near 0.8400 as Investors Await US GDP Data

USD/CHF Extends Decline Near 0.8400 as Investors Await US GDP Data The USD/CHF pair is experiencing selling pressure, trading around 0.8405 during early European hours on Thursday. Dovish comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials continue to weigh on the US Dollar (USD). At the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole retreat last week, Fed Chair Jerome […]

Pound Sterling Drops from Recent Highs as Attention Turns to US Core PCE Inflation

Pound Sterling Drops from Recent Highs as Attention Turns to US Core PCE Inflation The Pound Sterling (GBP) has pulled back from a more-than-two-year high of 1.3266 against the US Dollar (USD) during Wednesday’s London session. The GBP/USD pair has dipped as the US Dollar regains some strength, with investors now focusing on the upcoming […]

USD/CAD Rebounds Above 1.3450 as Risk Sentiment Worsens Ahead of Fedspeak

USD/CAD Rebounds Above 1.3450 as Risk Sentiment

USD/CAD Rebounds Above 1.3450 as Risk Sentiment Worsens Ahead of Fedspeak The USD/CAD pair has regained some ground, trading around 1.3460 during the early European session on Wednesday, breaking a three-day losing streak. This recovery is supported by a modest bounce-back in the US Dollar (USD). Market participants will look for further direction from speeches […]

Forex Today: Choppy Market Action Persists as Investors Await Next Catalyst

Choppy Market Action Persists as Investors Await Next Catalyst

Forex Today: Choppy Market Action Persists as Investors Await Next Catalyst After hitting its lowest level in over a year near 100.50, the US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded toward 101.00 during the European session on Wednesday. With no high-impact economic data releases scheduled for midweek, investors remain focused on central bank commentary and geopolitical developments. […]

Top 5 Benefits of Using a Demo Trading Account

Benefits of Using a Demo Trading Account

When you talk to any experienced trader, they will likely list countless advantages of using a demo trading account, especially for beginners. Here are five key benefits you might want to consider: Develop Your Trading Skills in a Risk-Free Environment A demo trading account is like having access to free Forex training. It allows you […]

Rate Cuts Could Facilitate a Soft Landing: UBS

Rate Cuts Could Facilitate a Soft Landing

Rate Cuts Could Facilitate a Soft Landing: UBS In a note released on Monday, UBS Financial Services reiterated its forecast that the U.S. economy is on track for a soft landing, despite acknowledging significant risks of a potential downturn. Consumer spending will be a critical factor in determining whether the economy can achieve this outcome. […]

Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment

Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment

Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) has moved higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, hovering just below the seven-month high of 0.6798 reached on Monday. The downside for the AUD/USD pair appears limited as traders anticipate diverging policy outlooks between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the […]

EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1150 Amid Market Optimism

EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1150 Amid Market Optimism

EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1150 Amid Market Optimism The EUR/USD pair has rebounded from its recent losses, trading around 1.1170 during Tuesday’s Asian session. This recovery is fueled by growing market optimism following comments from U.S. Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who told Reuters that fears of a wider […]

Top 7 Trading Quotes to Enhance Your Trading Psychology

Trading Quotes to Enhance Your Trading Psychology

Understanding trading psychology is crucial for success in the financial markets. Often, mastering your mindset is what differentiates successful traders from those who fail. To assist you in developing a strong trading psychology, we’ve gathered seven insightful quotes from some of the most successful investors and traders. These quotes will offer valuable lessons and guidance […]

Gold Price Holds Below $2,500 as Traders Await Powell’s Speech

Gold Price Holds Below $2,500 as Traders

Gold Price Holds Below $2,500 as Traders Await Powell’s Speech Gold (XAU/USD) is seeing some dip-buying on the last trading day of the week, partially recovering from Thursday’s over 1% drop to a weekly low. The US Dollar (USD) is struggling to build on its overnight rebound from the year-to-date low, due to expectations of […]

EUR/GBP Slips Below 0.8500 Ahead of BoE Governor Bailey’s Speech

BoE Governor Bailey’s Speech

EUR/GBP Slips Below 0.8500 Ahead of BoE Governor Bailey’s Speech The EUR/GBP pair continues its downward trend, trading near 0.8485 during early European trading hours on Friday. The decrease in expectations for a Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cut in September, following positive Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, is supporting the Pound Sterling (GBP) […]

Japanese Yen Moves Sideways Despite Hawkish BoJ Signals

Japanese Yen Moves Sideways Despite Hawkish BoJ Signals

Japanese Yen Moves Sideways Despite Hawkish BoJ Signals The Japanese Yen (JPY) traded sideways against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, even as a recent Reuters poll, conducted from August 13-19 and published on Wednesday, showed that 31 out of 54 economists expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to raise borrowing costs before the end […]

EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1150 as Eurozone and US PMI Data Loom

EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1150 as Eurozone and US PMI Data Loom

EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1150 as Eurozone and US PMI Data Loom The EUR/USD pair is trading with mild losses around 1.1145, breaking its four-day winning streak during the Asian session on Thursday. Despite the current dip, downside risks for the pair appear limited due to strong expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may begin […]

US Dollar Faces Continued Pressure as Market Focus Shifts to PMI Data

US Dollar Faces Continued Pressure as Market Focus

US Dollar Faces Continued Pressure as Market Focus Shifts to PMI Data After a brief recovery earlier in the day on Wednesday, the US Dollar Index reversed course during the American session, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses. As of Thursday’s European trading hours, all eyes are on the preliminary August PMI data from […]