USD/CHF Extends Losses Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Prospects
USD/CHF Extends Losses Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Prospects The USD/CHF pair continues its decline for the fourth consecutive trading day on Monday, staying below the key psychological level of 0.9000. This decline is primarily driven by a weakening US Dollar (USD) amid increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will shift towards policy normalization […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciated for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, driven by high inflation and expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will delay potential rate cuts. The June Meeting Minutes from the RBA revealed that the board saw a stronger case for holding rates […]
GBP/JPY Slides to 205.00 Amid Intervention Fears
GBP/JPY Slides to 205.00 Amid Intervention Fears The GBP/JPY pair continued its downward trend for the second consecutive day on Friday, moving away from its highest level since August 2008, which was around 206.15 earlier this week. Currently, the spot prices are trading just above the 205.00 psychological mark, down approximately 0.35% for the day. […]
Gold Price Near Two-Week High Amid Upbeat Market Mood
Gold Price Near Two-Week High Amid Upbeat Market Mood During the Asian session on Thursday, the gold price (XAU/USD) maintained a positive bias and remained just below the nearly two-week high reached the previous day. However, the strong bullish sentiment across global equity markets acted as a headwind for the safe-haven precious metal, particularly amid […]
Fed Sought More Inflation Data in June Minutes
Fed Sought More Inflation Data in June Minutes At their last policy meeting, Federal Reserve officials were divided on how long to maintain elevated interest rates and were awaiting more evidence that inflation is cooling. The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which ended on June 12, revealed that officials did not […]
Topix and Nikkei Hit Record Highs in Japan Stock Rally
Topix and Nikkei Hit Record Highs in Japan Stock Rally Japan’s Topix stock index surged past its bubble-era peak to reach a record high, signaling a broad-based rally beyond just a few stocks. The benchmark index rose as much as 0.6% to 2,890.52, exceeding the previous intraday record set in December 1989. Most of the […]
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction Gold prices (XAU/USD) are seeing renewed buying interest during the Asian session on Wednesday, building on the previous day’s rebound from the $2,319-$2,318 support zone. Currently, the precious metal is positioned near the top end of its short-term trading range, which has held steady over […]
Japan’s Service Activity Declines for First Time in 2 Years, PMI Reveals
Japan’s Service Activity Declines for First Time in 2 Years, PMI Reveals Japanese service activity contracted in June for the first time in nearly two years as domestic demand cooled, according to a private sector survey released on Wednesday. Despite this contraction, business confidence and hiring indicators remained positive. The service sector has been a […]
US Yields Boost Dollar, Weaken Yen
US Yields Boost Dollar, Weaken Yen The dollar strengthened on Tuesday, driven by rising U.S. yields, putting pressure on low-yielding currencies like China’s yuan and Japan’s yen, which fell to its lowest level since 1986. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields increased nearly 14 basis points to 4.479% overnight. Analysts attributed this rise to expectations of Donald […]
Australian Dollar Drops on Weak Manufacturing PMI
Australian Dollar Drops on Weak Manufacturing PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) may find some relief as the Caixin Manufacturing PMI from China increased to 51.8 in June, surpassing expectations of a decline to 51.2 from May’s 51.7. This unexpected boost in Chinese manufacturing activity is significant for Australia, given the close trade relationship between the […]
Japan’s Land Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2010, Tax Agency Reports
Japan’s Land Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2010, Tax Agency Reports In 2023, Japan’s land prices experienced their fastest rise since comparable data became available in 2010, as reported by the National Tax Agency on Monday. This increase highlights a robust recovery, driven in part by a resurgence in tourism following the coronavirus pandemic. […]
NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD, Limited Upside
NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD, Limited Upside The NZD/USD pair is experiencing some dip-buying during the Asian session on Monday, aiming to build on Friday’s modest bounce from the mid-0.6000s, its lowest level since mid-May. Currently, spot prices hover around the 0.6100 mark due to a modest weakening of the US Dollar (USD). However, […]
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) during Friday’s London session. The GBP/USD pair has edged down this week as investors exercise caution ahead of the US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for May, set to be released […]
Debate Highlights: Biden Struggles Against Trump on Economy
Debate Highlights: Biden Struggles Against Trump on Economy During the recent presidential debate, President Joe Biden struggled to demonstrate his readiness for a second term, faltering against former President Donald Trump. The debate was controlled and policy-focused, contrasting the 2020 debates’ outbursts and testy exchanges. Biden’s performance raised concerns about his age and mental acuity, […]
NZD/USD Nears Mid-0.6000s, Lowest Since Mid-May Ahead of US PCE
NZD/USD Nears Mid-0.6000s, Lowest Since Mid-May Ahead of US PCE The NZD/USD pair faces renewed selling pressure after a brief respite, plummeting to its lowest level since mid-May during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices are currently trading just above the mid-0.6000s, down 0.35% for the day, confirming a bearish breakdown through the 50-day […]
WTI Falls Below $80 on Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Increase
WTI Falls Below $80 on Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Increase West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged lower to around $80.30 during the Asian session on Thursday, retreating further from a two-month high of $81.65. This decline was primarily driven by a surprise increase in US crude stockpiles, which raised concerns about weakening demand […]
Yen Set for Major Swings Amid Intervention Threat, Charts Indicate
Yen Set for Major Swings Amid Intervention Threat, Charts Indicate The market is bracing for a significant increase in yen volatility as the currency slumps to its lowest level since 1986, raising concerns about potential Japanese intervention. Volatility spreads reveal that investors are demanding a premium to guard against sudden moves, bearish yen bets are […]
Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds
Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds The Australian Dollar (AUD) has gained traction following the release of May’s Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), which came in higher than expected. This persistently high inflation poses a challenge to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) potential rate cuts, thereby providing support to […]