NZD/USD gains ground to near 0.5700 on weaker US PMI data
During the early Asian session on Thursday, the NZD/USD pair was trading slightly higher at 0.5690. The Greenback falls against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as US economic data disappoints. Investors will keenly monitor developments in the rekindled trade battle between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies. The weaker US Services […]
Australian Dollar Declines as US Dollar Holds Gains Ahead of Jobless Claims
The Australian Dollar (AUD) fell against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as trade balance data came in below average than expected. Furthermore, risk-off sentiment, fueled by rising US-China trade tensions, weighs on the AUD/USD. In December, Australia’s trade surplus fell to $5,085 million, falling short of the 7,000 million anticipated and down from $6,792 […]
Australian Dollar Weakens Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Trade Policies and Mixed Chinese Data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) ended its three-day winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with the AUD/USD pair trading flat following the release of mixed Chinese Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. As a close trade partner, Australia’s economy is heavily influenced by China’s economic performance. China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that […]
Japanese Yen Trims Intraday Gains Against USD; Bullish Momentum Persists
The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds its ground against the US Dollar (USD) in the European session, trading just below the one-month high reached earlier on Tuesday. Renewed fears of a global trade war, sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff comments, coupled with expectations of a Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate hike later this […]
Japanese Yen Moves Sideways Despite Hawkish BoJ Signals
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 […]
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Dollar Stays Weak
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level as US Dollar Stays Weak The Australian Dollar (AUD) has continued its upward trajectory for the second day in a row on Thursday, finding support from a weakening US Dollar (USD). Despite this, mixed signals from recent Australian employment data have placed some downward pressure on the AUD/USD exchange rate. […]
Japan’s Exports Rise for Fourth Straight Month on Strong China Demand
Japan’s Exports Rise for Fourth Straight Month on Strong China Demand Japan’s exports rise for the fourth consecutive month, spurred by a weakening yen and robust demand from China, despite weaker domestic consumption. According to a report from the Finance Ministry, exports increased by 7.3% in March year-over-year, a slight slowdown from February’s 7.8% growth. […]
Japanese Yen Nears Record Low Against USD, Remains Vulnerable
Japanese Yen Nears Record Low Against USD, Remains Vulnerable The Japanese Yen (JPY) is continuing to struggle against the US Dollar (USD), staying near a 34-year low during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. This persistent weakness is linked closely to expectations around interest rates set by the central banks of Japan and the United States. The […]
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level Before US Retail Sales Data
Australian Dollar Nears Key Level Before US Retail Sales Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw a modest rebound on Monday, pulling away from its eight-week low of 0.6456 set last Friday. However, the AUD/USD pair faced resistance as traders gravitated towards the perceived safety of the US Dollar (USD) amid escalating tensions in the Middle […]
China’s March CPI Inflation Eases to 0.1%, Below 0.4% Forecast
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 Soars to Three-Month High Versus USD on BoJ Hawkish Outlook
Japanese Yen Soars to Three-Month High Versus USD on BoJ Hawkish Outlook The Japanese Yen (JPY) has seen a notable surge, reaching a three-month high against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. This upward movement is largely attributed to increasing expectations of a policy shift by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The recent meeting between […]
Japanese Yen Fluctuates Against USD, Maintains Bullish Outlook
Japanese Yen Fluctuates Against USD, Maintains Bullish Outlook Amid a backdrop of fluctuating market signals, the Japanese Yen (JPY) displayed volatility against the US Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Despite occasional gains and minor losses, the currency pair could not find a clear direction. Market participants are weighing various factors, including the Bank […]