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Australian Dollar Rises Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Focus Shifts to RBA Rate Decision

Australian Dollar Gains as Risk Sentiment Improves, RBA Decision in Focus

The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues its third straight session of gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, following US President Donald Trump’s move to postpone the imposition of reciprocal tariffs. A weaker USD following disappointing US retail sales data has further supported the AUD/USD pair, reigniting speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may cut […]

Australian Dollar Slides Amid Rising Odds of RBA Rate Cuts, Fed Decision in Focus

Australian Dollar Drops as RBA Rate Cut Bets Rise, Fed Decision Looms

The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losing streak for a third consecutive session against the US Dollar (USD), weighed down by softer-than-expected inflation data from Australia. Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2024, matching the previous quarter but missing the expected 0.3%. On an annual basis, CPI eased to 2.4% […]

NZD/USD Struggles Below 0.5700 Amid Trump’s Tariff Plans and Dovish RBNZ Expectations

NZD/USD Struggles

The NZD/USD pair remains under pressure, trading near 0.5675 during the early Asian session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) faces headwinds due to uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on China and the dovish outlook of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the […]

USD/JPY Climbs Toward 156.00 as Japanese Yen Maintains Intraday Weakness

The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens broadly during Wednesday’s Asian trading session, allowing the USD/JPY pair to extend its recovery from over a one-month low. A risk-on sentiment, reflected in positive equity market performance, undermines the safe-haven JPY. Additionally, a modest uptick in US Treasury bond yields supports the US Dollar (USD), further pressuring the lower-yielding […]

Gold Price Holds Firm Above $2,725 Amid Trade War Concerns and Fed Rate Cut Speculation

Gold Price Holds Firm

The price of gold (XAU/USD) continues to build on Monday’s rebound from the $2,689 level, maintaining a bullish trajectory for the second consecutive session. Early Tuesday, gold climbed to its highest level since November 6, trading near $2,729, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff remarks and growing demand for safe-haven assets. Additionally, declining U.S. […]

EUR/USD slips below mid-1.0800s ahead of Eurozone CPI and US PCE Price Index

EUR/USD slips below mid-1.0800s ahead of Eurozone CPI and US PCE Price Index The EUR/USD pair faltered just before dawn, slipping below the mid-1.0800s. The numbers showed a partial retreat from yesterday’s high near 1.0870—a figure that hadn’t been seen in over a week and a half. Buyers had slowed, and the dollar, never one […]

GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD

GBP/USD Consolidates Around

GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD The GBP/USD pair struggles to maintain modest recovery gains from the past two days, trading within a narrow range around 1.3050-1.3045 during Monday’s Asian session. Spot prices remain close to last Thursday’s one-month low, signaling potential vulnerability for continued declines from the 1.3435 area, which marked the […]

EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0950 Ahead of Key German Inflation Data

EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0950 Ahead of Key German Inflation Data

EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0950 Ahead of Key German Inflation Data The EUR/USD pair continues to trade defensively around 1.0935 during early European hours on Friday. A stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading on Thursday has bolstered the U.S. dollar, limiting the pair’s ability to move higher. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in hotter than anticipated, […]

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts

EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1150 as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Grow

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts EUR/USD started the week on a positive note, trading around 1.1170 during the Asian session on Monday. This uptick can be attributed to a weakening US Dollar (USD), driven by expectations of continued policy easing from the US Federal Reserve in November. On Friday, […]

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority in LDP Voting First Round

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority in LDP Voting First Round The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to weaken for the third consecutive session, following the release of Tokyo’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday. Investors are concerned that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may delay further rate hikes, adding pressure to the […]

Japanese Yen Strengthens as Traders Anticipate BoJ Rate Hike

Japanese Yen Strengthens

Japanese Yen Strengthens as Traders Anticipate BoJ Rate Hike The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to gain momentum for the second consecutive day as Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda’s hawkish comments stand in stark contrast to the dovish tone of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a speech to Parliament on Friday, Governor Ueda […]

5 Key Forex News Events You Should Follow

5 Key Forex News Events You Should Follow

5 Key Forex News Events You Should Follow In the fast-paced world of currency markets, where significant movements can occur without warning, it’s crucial for new traders to understand the various economic indicators and forex news events that influence the markets. Quickly identifying which data to watch, understanding its implications, and learning how to trade […]

NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD, Limited Upside

NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD

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, […]

EUR/USD Declines for Third Consecutive Day Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

EUR/USD Declines for Third Consecutive Day

EUR/USD Declines for Third Consecutive Day Ahead of Fed Rate Decision The EUR/USD experienced its third consecutive day of losses on Tuesday as market sentiment soured following the European Union parliamentary elections. The elections resulted in a significant shift towards center-right and far-right parties, with European voters showing strong support for these groups. Meanwhile, left-leaning […]

AUD/JPY Rises on Strong Australian Consumer Inflation Data

AUD/JPY Rises on Strong Australian Consumer Inflation Data The AUD/JPY currency pair continues its upward trajectory for the third consecutive day, recovering from initial losses earlier on Wednesday. This rally is supported by the release of unexpectedly strong Consumer Price Index (CPI) data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), which significantly influences the Reserve […]

USD/CAD Drops as US Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall

USD/CAD

USD/CAD Drops as US Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall The USD/CAD currency pair ended its five-day rally, settling at around 1.3820 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. This shift was primarily due to a modest correction in the US Dollar (USD), which exerted downward pressure on the pair. Despite this, declining crude oil […]

China’s March CPI Inflation Eases to 0.1%, Below 0.4% Forecast

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China’s March CPI Inflation Eases to 0.1%, Below 0.4% Forecast In March, China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a marginal year-over-year increase of 0.1%, a notable deceleration from the 0.7% growth observed in February. This rise fell short of market predictions, which had anticipated a 0.4% increase. The slowdown in CPI growth is a significant […]

Japanese Yen Dips Versus USD as BoJ Uncertainty Lingers; Tokyo CPI in Focus Tuesday

Japanese Yen Dips Versus USD as BoJ Uncertainty Lingers; Tokyo CPI in Focus Tuesday The Japanese Yen (JPY) is experiencing renewed pressure after a slight recovery from its year-to-date low on Friday, as it enters the European trading session with a weaker stance against the US Dollar (USD). This development comes in the wake of […]