Yen Consolidates as Suzuki Signals No FX Intervention Limit
Yen Consolidates as Suzuki Signals No FX Intervention Limit On Friday, the Japanese Yen (JPY) consolidated following the release of Japanese Foreign Reserves for May by the Ministry of Finance, which showed a significant drop to $1,231 billion from $1,279 billion. This marks the lowest level since February 2023, as the government engaged in foreign […]
ANZ Economists Predict Earlier OCR Cut Amid ‘Meaningful Progress’ in Inflation Battle
ANZ Economists Predict Earlier OCR Cut Amid ‘Meaningful Progress’ in Inflation Battle Economists at ANZ New Zealand, the country’s largest bank, have revised their forecast for the first Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate (OCR) cut, moving it up to February 2025 from the previously anticipated May 2025. Currently, the OCR stands at 5.50%, unchanged since […]
USD/CAD Holds Above Mid-1.3600s Ahead of US NFP
USD/CAD Holds Above Mid-1.3600s Ahead of US NFP The USD/CAD pair is showing resilience below the 200-hour Simple Moving Average (SMA), but it seems to struggle to attract any significant buyers during the Asian session on Friday. Currently, spot prices trade with a mild positive bias, hovering around the 1.3670 area. Traders are keenly awaiting […]
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Links Rate Cut to Inflation Control
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Links Rate Cut to Inflation Control On Thursday, Taiwan’s central bank governor highlighted that inflation remains the crucial determinant in the potential decision to adjust interest rates at the upcoming meeting next week. During a session with legislators in parliament, Governor Yang Chin-long noted that Taiwan’s current interest rates are at […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Risk-On Sentiment and Strong China Services PMI
Australian Dollar Rises on Risk-On Sentiment and Strong China Services PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) gained ground on Wednesday, bolstered by improved risk sentiment and a stronger-than-expected China Services PMI. However, the upward momentum of the Aussie Dollar may be constrained by weaker-than-anticipated domestic economic data. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter […]
RBA Governor Bullock Predicts ‘Quite Low’ March GDP Numbers
RBA Governor Bullock Predicts ‘Quite Low’ March GDP Numbers Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has indicated that a rebound in inflation or persistently high price pressures could necessitate further interest rate hikes. Speaking at a senate estimates hearing, Bullock emphasized the RBA’s readiness to act if inflation remains uncomfortably high, stating that […]
Japanese Yen Weakens as Investors Await Key US Data
Japanese Yen Weakens as Investors Await Key US Data On Wednesday, the Japanese Yen (JPY) edged lower as investors exercised caution ahead of crucial US economic data releases, including the US ADP Employment Change and the ISM Services PMI reports. Market participants are also looking ahead to the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, set to be […]
Asian Stocks Fall; India’s Index Plunges 8%
Asian Stocks Fall; India’s Index Plunges 8% Asian shares declined on Tuesday, with significant movement seen in India’s Sensex, which plunged by up to 8%. The sharp decline came as investors opted to sell shares and secure profits following exit polls that favored Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term. By mid-afternoon, the Sensex […]
Pound Sterling Dips Amid Uncertainty Before US Core PCE Data
Pound Sterling Dips Amid Uncertainty Before US Core PCE Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) is facing downward pressure in Friday’s early London trading session, as its recovery from a four-day low near 1.2680 seems to have lost momentum. The GBP/USD pair is trading with caution due to the looming release of the United States core […]
WTI Nears $79 as Key US Economic Data Looms
WTI Nears $79 as Key US Economic Data Looms In the Asian trading session on Thursday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil fell slightly to around $79.00 per barrel. Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic reports, including today’s US Crude Oil Stocks Change report from the Energy Information Administration. Expectations are set for a drawdown […]
Yen Surpasses Threshold Suspected to Trigger Intervention
Yen Surpasses Threshold Suspected to Trigger Intervention The yen recently fell to a four-week low, touching 157.71 before slightly recovering to 157.39 per dollar, demonstrating the ongoing challenges Japan faces in its attempts to stabilize its currency through market interventions. This decline brings the yen close to the 157.52 mark, a critical level that previously […]
European Futures Decline Amidst Rising Yields and Market Downturn
European Futures Decline Amidst Rising Yields and Market Downturn European stock markets appeared poised to mirror the declines seen in Asia, as rising US Treasury yields near this year’s peak continued to restrain risk appetite among investors. The Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell by 0.4%, reflecting a similar downturn in US equity futures. The MSCI […]
Yuan Falls to Lowest Level Since November as China Permits Declines
Yuan Falls to Lowest Level Since November as China Permits Declines China’s onshore yuan dropped to its weakest level since November, signaling that policymakers are gradually allowing the currency to decline against a resilient US dollar. The yuan fell to as low as 7.2487 per dollar as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) gradually reduced […]
USD/CAD Rises to 1.3650 Amid Decline in Oil Prices
USD/CAD Rises to 1.3650 Amid Decline in Oil Prices The USD/CAD pair has edged higher for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.3650 during Asian hours on Wednesday. This upward movement is driven primarily by a growing sense of risk aversion among investors, which is bolstering demand for the US Dollar (USD) and, in turn, […]
WTI Nears $78.50 as US Inflation Data, OPEC+ Meeting Loom
WTI Nears $78.50 as US Inflation Data, OPEC+ Meeting Loom West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher as traders anticipate the upcoming meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, including Russia (OPEC+), scheduled for June 2. The meeting will address whether to extend the current voluntary output cuts of […]
Japan Wary of Weak Yen’s Downsides, Finance Minister Notes
Japan Wary of Weak Yen’s Downsides, Finance Minister Notes Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki expressed concerns on Tuesday about the current depreciation of the yen, emphasizing the negative effects more than the positives. Suzuki highlighted the challenges posed by a weak yen, including increased costs for companies and consumers due to higher import prices, during […]
Mixed Stocks, Dollar Weakens Ahead of Inflation Report
Mixed Stocks, Dollar Weakens Ahead of Inflation Report European shares were poised for modest gains, tracking mild increases in Asian markets as the dollar weakened ahead of key inflation data expected to impact global monetary policy. Futures for European and US stocks showed slight rises, while the 10-year Treasury yield held steady. The MSCI AC […]
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Retail Sales Data
Australian Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Retail Sales Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive trading session on Monday, buoyed by an improved risk appetite in global markets. This positive momentum comes even as expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts diminish. Investors are now […]