USD/CAD Drops as US Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall
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 […]
EUR/USD Drops Near 1.0600 as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Grow
EUR/USD Drops Near 1.0600 as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Grow EUR/USD has dropped to near 1.0610, marking its sixth consecutive session of decline, amid trading in the Asian markets on Tuesday. The strong US Dollar, buoyed by rising US Treasury yields and solid retail sales data, is applying pressure on the Euro. The US Dollar […]
WTI Remains Under $85.50 Amid Concerns Over Inflation
WTI Remains Under $85.50 Amid Concerns Over Inflation Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for U.S. crude oil, lingered around $85.00 per barrel on Friday, reflecting a subdued trading environment amid inflationary concerns. The price of WTI dipped slightly as expectations for imminent U.S. interest rate cuts diminished due to persistently high inflation rates. This […]
USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 Before US PPI Data
USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 Before US PPI Data In the early European session on Thursday, the USD/CHF currency pair exhibited a bullish momentum, climbing to 0.9125, marking its highest level since October 2023. This upward trend in the pair is primarily attributed to the unexpectedly high U.S. inflation figures for March, which have led investors […]
Nvidia Shares Decline Amid Intensifying Competition in AI Chip Market
Nvidia Shares Decline Amid Intensifying Competition in AI Chip Market On Tuesday, Nvidia’s stock experienced a significant drop, declining by up to 5%, amid escalating competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip sector. This downturn in Nvidia’s market performance coincides with the unveiling of new, advanced AI chips by its competitors, signaling a more intense […]
ASX 200 Stabilizes Near 7,880 After Retreating from Record Peaks
ASX 200 Stabilizes Near 7,880 After Retreating from Record Peaks The ASX 200 Index, a benchmark for Australian equities, recently experienced a slight retreat to around 7,880 points after scaling new record highs earlier this week on Tuesday. This pullback reflects the market’s natural ebb and flow, particularly after significant gains. Despite this slight dip, […]
US Treasury yields approach two-month lows amid accumulating signs of an economic slowdown
US Treasury yields approach two-month lows amid accumulating signs of an economic slowdown U.S. Treasury yields neared their lowest in two months on Thursday following a report that indicated a larger-than-anticipated rise in weekly jobless claims. This development strengthens the belief that the Federal Reserve may not be inclined to increase interest rates further to […]
USD/JPY dips below 150.50 amid cautious market mood, upcoming US housing data
USD/JPY dips below 150.50 amid cautious market mood, upcoming US housing data The USD/JPY currency pair continues its descent, now slipping below the 150.50 mark, amidst a broader context of market wariness and the anticipation of forthcoming U.S. housing sector data. This downward movement is part of a trend that’s been observed for two consecutive […]
Steady Growth in Australian Employment Accompanied by a Slight Rise in Unemployment Rates
Steady Growth in Australian Employment Accompanied by a Slight Rise in Unemployment Rates Despite a stronger-than-anticipated surge in employment for October, Australia has seen a slight uptick in its unemployment rate, suggesting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may need to implement further measures to temper demand and curb inflationary pressures. The Australian economy […]
GBP/USD Stabilizes Above 1.2400 Amid Mixed Market Signals
GBP/USD Stabilizes Above 1.2400 Amid Mixed Market Signals The GBP/USD currency pair exhibits a steady stance above the 1.2400 level, navigating through a complex landscape of market signals and economic indicators. This stability comes after the pair recoiled from a near two-month high around the 1.2500 mark, following a setback from the 100-day Simple Moving […]
NZD/USD Downward Trend Continues, Eyes on US Economic Indicators
NZD/USD Downward Trend Continues, Eyes on US Economic Indicators The New Zealand dollar, commonly referred to as the Kiwi, has seen a continuous decline, intensifying its losses to approach a value of 0.5870 against the US dollar during the Asian market hours on Tuesday. This downturn, which initiated on the 6th of November, is largely […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady Despite Weak US Dollar
Australian Dollar Holds Steady Despite Weak US Dollar Amid a backdrop of fluctuating global currencies, the Australian Dollar (AUD) is holding its ground despite the US Dollar (USD)’s continued weaknesses. The AUD’s resilience comes even as US Treasury yields show an uptick, challenging the conventional dynamics between yield performance and currency strength. However, the AUD/USD […]
USD/CAD Holds Above 1.3800 Amid Falling Oil Prices
USD/CAD Holds Above 1.3800 Amid Falling Oil Prices The USD/CAD currency pair has shown resilience, maintaining its strong stance above the 1.3800 level as crude oil prices experience a downturn. The pairing saw a rebound from the losses it suffered last Friday, climbing to a value around 1.3810 in the Monday Asian trading session. This […]
Australian and New Zealand Currencies Endure a Tough Week as Rate Hike Expectations Offer Minimal Relief
Australian and New Zealand Currencies Endure a Tough Week as Rate Hike Expectations Offer Minimal Relief Throughout the week, the Australian and New Zealand dollars have been on a downward trajectory, marking their fifth consecutive session of losses on Friday. The downtrend has been exacerbated by a surge in U.S. Treasury yields, which has put […]
USD/JPY Crosses 140.20 Mark in Surge While Investors Anticipate BoJ Rate Decision
USD/JPY Crosses 140.20 Mark in Surge While Investors Anticipate BoJ Rate Decision During the European session on Friday, the USD/JPY pair demonstrated strong upward momentum, crossing the 140.20 mark. This surge in the exchange rate can be attributed to the diverging monetary policies pursued by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the Federal Reserve (Fed). […]
USD/CAD Sees Modest Gains Near 1.3230-35, Awaits FOMC Minutes
USD/CAD Sees Modest Gains Near 1.3230-35, Awaits FOMC Minutes The USD/CAD pair has been a focal point for investors during Wednesday’s Asian session. This currency pair saw an uptick in buying, allowing it to recover from its weekly low of approximately 1.3200 achieved on Tuesday. At present, spot prices are hovering around the 1.3230-1.3235 range, […]
US Takes Center Stage in this Holiday-Shorted Week
US Takes Center Stage in this Holiday-Shorted Week The steep decline in strength costs over the previous few months prompted March headline inflation in Europe to decline considerably year-over-year (from 8.5% to 6.9%). Rising core inflation and excessive m/m readings on the other hand confirmed that this is solely the effortless phase in the lengthy […]
GBP/USD Eyes Sustained Increase Above
GBP/USD Eyes Sustained Increase Above GBP/USD is showing positive signs above the 1.2220 level. A connecting bullish trend line is forming with support at 1.2240 on the 4-hours chart. EUR/USD is well supported above the 1.0720 support zone. USD/JPY might attempt a recovery wave if it clears the 132.00 resistance. GBP/USD The British Pound gained […]