US Dollar Index Climbs Above 100.50, Upside Potential Appears Limited Ahead of US PCE Data
US Dollar Index Climbs Above 100.50, Upside Potential Appears Limited Ahead of US PCE Data The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to around 100.65 during Friday’s Asian trading session, but its upside momentum seems constrained due to expectations of further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed). The broader weakness in the US Dollar persists […]
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. […]
EUR/USD Stays Above 1.0650 as US Dollar Faces Fresh Sell-Off
EUR/USD Stays Above 1.0650 as US Dollar Faces Fresh Sell-Off The EUR/USD currency pair saw a modest increase, reaching 1.0672 in Thursday’s early Asian trading session. This rise was supported by a combination of renewed selling pressure on the US Dollar and a generally risk-acceptant market atmosphere. Key economic indicators set to be released later […]
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 […]
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 […]
EUR/USD Gains Momentum in the Mid-1.0800 Range Due to a Weakening US Dollar
EUR/USD Gains Momentum in the Mid-1.0800 Range Due to a Weakening US Dollar As the new week commences, the EUR/USD currency pair exhibits a positive trajectory in the early trading hours of Monday in Asia. This uptrend in one of the major currency pairs is primarily underpinned by a diminishing strength of the US Dollar […]
US Equities Decline as Market Anticipates Crucial PCE Inflation Data
On Wednesday, US stock markets experienced a decline as investors focused their attention on the anticipated inflation data while evaluating the prospects of interest rate adjustments in the current year. This downturn was marked by a notable drop in major market indices, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recording its third consecutive session of losses. […]
Gold Price Maintains Minor Gains Amid Uncertainty Over Fed’s Rate Decision
Gold Price Maintains Minor Gains Amid Uncertainty Over Fed’s Rate Decision On Tuesday, the price of gold (XAU/USD) saw a resurgence, gradually recovering from the near three-week low of around the $2,017-2,016 zone, which it had reached the day before. This rebound is primarily attributed to the recent decline in US Consumer Inflation Expectations, which […]
Australian Dollar Rises Amid Hopes for Chinese Stimulus After Weak Data
Australian Dollar Rises Amid Hopes for Chinese Stimulus After Weak Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) has demonstrated resilience, rebounding from its recent slump even as Australia’s economic figures showed a downturn. The AUD/USD pair, after peaking near a four-month high at 0.6676, has seen a slight pullback. This movement comes amid a broad recovery of […]
WTI Stays Near $75 as OPEC+ Cut Expectations Persist
WTI Stays Near $75 as OPEC+ Cut Expectations Persist West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for U.S. crude oil, has been hovering around the $75 mark, with prices on Tuesday noted at approximately $75.05. This current price level comes amid expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus allies (OPEC+) may continue or […]
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 […]
U.S. Dollar Index Nears the 106.00 Threshold Amid Economic Data and Federal Reserve Insights
U.S. Dollar Index Nears the 106.00 Threshold Amid Economic Data and Federal Reserve Insights The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), a significant gauge of the dollar’s strength against a basket of currencies, is on the cusp of the notable 106.00 mark, showcasing a resilient recovery as the trading week concludes. With an optimistic lift in the […]
Euro Having Harder Time Against Both Dollar and Sterling
Euro Having Harder Time Against Both Dollar and Sterling The University of Michigan consumer confidence for the month of May unexpectedly set the tone for last week’s trading session WS. The overall indicator fell more than expected, from 63.5 to 57.7, the lowest level since last July. However, markets focused on the prospective inflation expectations […]
Additional China stimulus helps stimulate the Aussie
Additional China stimulus helps stimulate the Aussie After problem in the housing market and a recent bout of poor data from China, including weak retails Sales and Industrial Production, China has implemented several polices to help the beleaguered sectors. Earlier this week, China announced plans for $29 Billion in special loans to help troubled developers […]
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP, USD, JPY
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP, USD, JPY AUD: AIG Manufacturing Index, it measures level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers. NZD: Building Consents m/m, it measures change in the number of new building approvals issued. JPY: Final Manufacturing PMI, it measures level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers […]
This Weeks’s currency pair, EURUSD
This Weeks’s currency pair, EURUSD The ECB hike of last week is the highest hike in past 11 years which brought the interest rate from -0.50% to 0.00%. Further normalization of interest is appropriate, indicating that there will be another hike from ECM on their next meeting on 8th September. Another new program was introduced […]
Australian Dollar Under Pressure as Technical Levels Are in View. Where to for AUD/USD?
Australian Dollar Under Pressure as Technical Levels Are in View. Where to for AUD/USD? JPY: Monetary Base y/y, it measures change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and current account deposits held at the BOJ. AUD: MI Inflation Gauge m/m, it measures change in the price of goods and services purchased by […]
USD/CAD/NZD Holds Firm as Dollar Strengthens and Yields Rise Key Insights
USD/CAD/NZD Holds Firm as Dollar Strengthens and Yields Rise Key Insights NZD: Business NZ Services Index, Survey of purchasing managers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of business conditions including employment, production, new orders, prices, supplier deliveries, and inventories AUD: Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes, t’s a detailed record of the RBA Reserve Bank […]