GBP/USD Gains Momentum Above 1.3150 Ahead of US NFP Data
GBP/USD Gains Momentum Above 1.3150 Ahead of US NFP Data The GBP/USD pair continues to strengthen, trading near 1.3180 during Asian hours on Friday, marking its third consecutive day in positive territory. The persistent weakness of the US Dollar (USD) is providing support for the pair. However, traders are eagerly awaiting the release of the […]
Australian Dollar Holds Losses Despite Hawkish RBA Bullock, ISM Manufacturing PMI in Focus
Australian Dollar Holds Losses Despite Hawkish RBA Bullock, ISM Manufacturing PMI in Focus The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) despite positive Trade Balance data released on Thursday. Australia’s trade surplus widened to 6,009 million AUD in July, surpassing both the expected 5,150 million and the prior figure of 5,589 […]
GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 Ahead of Fed Beige Book
GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 Ahead of Fed Beige Book The GBP/USD pair remains stable around 1.3110 during the early European session on Wednesday. However, with a cautious market sentiment ahead of key U.S. events, the U.S. Dollar (USD) could gain some support, potentially pushing the pair lower. The U.S. JOLTS Job Openings and the […]
USD/CHF Extends Decline Near 0.8400 as Investors Await US GDP Data
USD/CHF Extends Decline Near 0.8400 as Investors Await US GDP Data The USD/CHF pair is experiencing selling pressure, trading around 0.8405 during early European hours on Thursday. Dovish comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials continue to weigh on the US Dollar (USD). At the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole retreat last week, Fed Chair Jerome […]
USD/CAD Rebounds Above 1.3450 as Risk Sentiment Worsens Ahead of Fedspeak
USD/CAD Rebounds Above 1.3450 as Risk Sentiment Worsens Ahead of Fedspeak The USD/CAD pair has regained some ground, trading around 1.3460 during the early European session on Wednesday, breaking a three-day losing streak. This recovery is supported by a modest bounce-back in the US Dollar (USD). Market participants will look for further direction from speeches […]
Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment
Australian Dollar Advances on Improved Risk Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) has moved higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, hovering just below the seven-month high of 0.6798 reached on Monday. The downside for the AUD/USD pair appears limited as traders anticipate diverging policy outlooks between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the […]
EUR/GBP Slips Below 0.8500 Ahead of BoE Governor Bailey’s Speech
EUR/GBP Slips Below 0.8500 Ahead of BoE Governor Bailey’s Speech The EUR/GBP pair continues its downward trend, trading near 0.8485 during early European trading hours on Friday. The decrease in expectations for a Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cut in September, following positive Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, is supporting the Pound Sterling (GBP) […]
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1150 as Eurozone and US PMI Data Loom
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.1150 as Eurozone and US PMI Data Loom The EUR/USD pair is trading with mild losses around 1.1145, breaking its four-day winning streak during the Asian session on Thursday. Despite the current dip, downside risks for the pair appear limited due to strong expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may begin […]
EUR/USD Holds Firm Above 1.1100 with Fed Minutes Awaited
EUR/USD Holds Firm Above 1.1100 with Fed Minutes Awaited EUR/USD is hovering around 1.1130 during Wednesday’s North American session, marking its highest level this year. The currency pair is eyeing a revisit to the 2024 high of 1.1140 as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid growing optimism for Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts in […]
EUR/USD Steady Near 1.1100, Close to Eight-Month Highs
EUR/USD Steady Near 1.1100, Close to Eight-Month Highs The EUR/USD pair is holding around 1.1080 during Tuesday’s Asian session, after easing back slightly from an eight-month high of 1.1087. This minor pullback is linked to a stronger US Dollar (USD) amid a rise in risk-averse sentiment. However, the USD might face challenges ahead as the […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance
Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive day on Monday, driven by improved risk sentiment and a hawkish outlook from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Investors are now eagerly awaiting the RBA Meeting […]
USD/CHF Dips Below 0.8750 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker US Dollar
USD/CHF Dips Below 0.8750 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker US Dollar The USD/CHF pair is trading lower, hovering around 0.8715 during the early European session on Friday. This decline is attributed to a softer US Dollar (USD). Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket of major […]
EUR/USD Steadies Above 1.1000 Ahead of US Retail Sales Data
EUR/USD Steadies Above 1.1000 Ahead of US Retail Sales Data The EUR/USD pair is holding steady near 1.1010, consolidating its gains after pulling back from a recent seven-month high during the Asian session on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) after the Eurozone’s second-quarter (Q2) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth met […]
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data The USD/CAD pair is trading slightly stronger near 1.3740 during the Asian session on Tuesday, with traders largely adopting a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) is the […]
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, […]
EUR/USD Holds Steady Above 1.0900 After Breaking Losing Streak
EUR/USD Holds Steady Above 1.0900 After Breaking Losing Streak The EUR/USD pair managed to halt its three-day losing streak, trading around 1.0920 during the Asian session on Friday. The pair’s upward movement can be attributed to a weaker US Dollar (USD), driven by rising expectations of a dovish policy outlook from the US Federal Reserve […]
EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.0900 Amid Softer US Dollar, Geopolitical Risks in Focus
EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.0900 Amid Softer US Dollar, Geopolitical Risks in Focus The EUR/USD pair rebounds to around 1.0935 during Thursday’s Asian trading session, breaking a two-day losing streak. A weaker US Dollar (USD) supports the pair, although rising geopolitical risks may limit further gains. Market sentiment remains cautious, with attention on the upcoming US […]
Fed Officials Advocate Patience, Hint at Rate Cut Timing
Fed Officials Advocate Patience, Hint at Rate Cut Timing On Tuesday, several Federal Reserve officials emphasized the need for more concrete evidence of cooling inflation before considering lowering interest rates. They also provided some insights into when such a move might be expected. Fed Governor Adriana Kugler indicated that a rate cut could be appropriate […]