Fundamental Analysis Category

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.

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

WTI Crude Oil Remains Below $75.50 Amid Chinese Demand Concerns West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are hovering around $75.30 per barrel during the Asian session on Monday, pressured by concerns over weakened demand from China, the world’s top oil importer. Recent data from China revealed that Industrial Production increased by 5.1% year-on-year in

Japanese Yen Holds Losses as US Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Key Economic Data The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued its decline against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with safe-haven flows offering some support amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Japan’s parliament is set to hold a special session on August 23 to discuss

Australian Dollar Advances as RBA Signals Potential Rate Hike The Australian Dollar (AUD) rebounded against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, driven by hawkish sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Positive inflation data from China, a key trading partner, also provided support for the Aussie Dollar. RBA Governor Michele Bullock emphasized the importance