Gold Price Holds Below $2,500 as Traders Await Powell’s Speech
Gold Price Holds Below $2,500 as Traders Await Powell’s Speech Gold (XAU/USD) is seeing some dip-buying on the last trading day of the week, partially recovering from Thursday’s over 1% drop to a weekly low. The US Dollar (USD) is struggling to build on its overnight rebound from the year-to-date low, due to expectations of […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
US Dollar Faces Continued Pressure as Market Focus Shifts to PMI Data
US Dollar Faces Continued Pressure as Market Focus Shifts to PMI Data After a brief recovery earlier in the day on Wednesday, the US Dollar Index reversed course during the American session, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses. As of Thursday’s European trading hours, all eyes are on the preliminary August PMI data from […]
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Weekly Stockpile Reports Oil prices are trading relatively flat on Wednesday after experiencing sharp declines over the past three sessions. The stabilization follows reports that a tanker in the Red Sea was attacked by Houthi rebels. Delta Tankers confirmed that its vessel, Sounion, sustained minor damage in the attack. This […]
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 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 […]
How to Trade with MetaTrader WebTrader
How to Trade with MetaTrader WebTrader: A Comprehensive Guide In the fast-paced world of online trading, having access to a reliable and versatile platform is essential. MetaTrader WebTrader, a browser-based version of the popular MetaTrader platform, offers traders the flexibility to trade from anywhere, without the need to download or install any software. This guide […]
Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record High, Awaits Fed Cues for Next Move
Gold Price Holds Steady Near Record High, Awaits Fed Cues for Next Move Gold price (XAU/USD) continues its sideways consolidation for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, remaining in a narrow range around the $2,500 psychological level as the European session approaches. A generally positive sentiment across global equity markets is acting as a headwind […]
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 […]
WTI Crude Oil Remains Below $75.50 Amid Chinese Demand Concerns
WTI Crude Oil Remains Below $75.50 Amid Chinese Demand Concerns West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are hovering around $75.30 per barrel during the Asian session on Monday, pressured by concerns over weakened demand from China, the world’s top oil importer. Recent data from China revealed that Industrial Production increased by 5.1% year-on-year in […]
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 […]
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. […]
WTI Trades with Modest Losses Below $77.00, Downside Potential Limited
WTI Trades with Modest Losses Below $77.00, Downside Potential Limited West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are struggling to build on the previous day’s rebound from weekly lows, trading with a slight negative bias during the Asian session on Friday. The commodity is currently around the $76.70 mark, down 0.25% for the day, but […]
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 […]
Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Hawkish BoJ Sentiment; US Data in Focus
Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Hawkish BoJ Sentiment; US Data in Focus The Japanese Yen (JPY) rebounded against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, likely bolstered by Japan’s strong second-quarter GDP growth, which fuels speculation about a potential interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan (BoJ). However, the Yen may face headwinds due to political […]
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 […]