New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-August, following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 5.25% to 4.75% at the […]
EUR/USD Hovers Near Mid-August Lows, Remains Vulnerable Around 1.0975
EUR/USD Hovers Near Mid-August Lows, Remains Vulnerable Around 1.0975 The EUR/USD pair starts the week on a subdued note, consolidating last week’s sharp losses, which brought it to its lowest level since mid-August following strong US employment data on Friday. The pair is currently trading around the 1.0975 level, looking vulnerable to further declines after […]
WTI Crude Oil Rises to $73.50 Amid Middle-East Tensions and Potential Supply Disruption
WTI Crude Oil Rises to $73.50 Amid Middle-East Tensions and Potential Supply Disruption West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil continues its upward trend for the fourth consecutive day, trading near $73.50 per barrel during Friday’s Asian session. The rise in oil prices is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns […]
Bitcoin and Crypto Market Continue Decline Despite Powell’s Hints at Rate Cuts
Bitcoin and Crypto Market Continue Decline Despite Powell’s Hints at Rate Cuts The cryptocurrency market remained in a downtrend on Monday, despite Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell hinting at possible further interest rate cuts later this year. Crypto Market Slips Amid Speculation of Rate Cuts Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that while the recent […]
The Long-Term Forex Trading Strategy Guide
The Long-Term Forex Trading Strategy Guide This article delves into long-term Forex trading strategies, outlining best practices and key considerations for traders. While many professional traders are drawn to day trading due to its excitement and potential for quick profits, long-term (positional) traders can also see significant gains over time. Introduction to Long-Term Forex Trading […]
How Responsible is the Polish Central Bank? – Commerzbank Analysis
How Responsible is the Polish Central Bank? – Commerzbank Analysis The Polish zloty weakened against the euro and other CE3 currencies yesterday after Poland’s Constitutional Court issued a controversial ruling. The court declared that NBP governor Adam Glapinski could not be held accountable by a parliamentary committee, the State Tribunal, or through any report by […]
EUR/USD Approaches YTD Highs Near 1.1050 on Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts
EUR/USD Approaches YTD Highs Near 1.1050 on Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts The EUR/USD pair climbed to year-to-date (YTD) highs, nearing 1.1040, during early European trading on Monday. This rise is supported by a broad weakening of the US Dollar (USD) amid increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might cut interest rates in September. […]
Gold Price Awaiting US Macro Data for Potential Gains
Gold Price Awaiting US Macro Data for Potential Gains Gold prices (XAU/USD) saw a decline on Wednesday as investors adjusted their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy after the release of US consumer inflation data. However, persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, expectations of the Fed initiating a rate-cutting cycle soon, and a […]
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions The EUR/USD pair has broken its four-day losing streak, trading around 1.0920 during the Asian session on Monday. Traders are anticipating the preliminary Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the Eurozone’s second quarter, set for release on Wednesday. However, the Euro, being sensitive to risk, […]
Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA
Australian Dollar Appreciates Amid Hawkish Sentiment Surrounding RBA The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) following comments from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock on Thursday. Bullock emphasized the need to remain vigilant about inflation risks, indicating the possibility of further rate hikes if necessary. She noted that inflation might […]
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment The Japanese Yen (JPY) ended its two-day winning streak on Monday, as the USD/JPY pair recovered its daily losses with the US Dollar (USD) gaining ground amid risk-off sentiment. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its economic assessment for five of Japan’s nine regions in its latest […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]