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Gold price trades with mild negative bias near record high amid modest USD uptick

Gold price trades with mild negative bias near record high amid modest USD uptick As Thursday dawned upon the trading halls, gold—the venerable “yellow metal”—suffered a modest dip during the early hours of the Asian session, like a nobleman impeded by the ever-looming shadow of the sturdy US Dollar. This glimmering asset, dear to traders […]

The Role of Technical Analysis in Trading Major Forex Pairs

The Role of Technical Analysis in Trading Major Forex Pairs In forex trading, a solid understanding of major currency pairs is key for traders. Pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and USD/CHF are among the most actively traded and hold great significance. Due to their high volume, these pairs offer enhanced liquidity and market efficiency. To […]

NZD/USD Holds Below 0.6000 on Dovish RBNZ Outlook, US GDP Data Awaited

NZD/USD Holds Below 0.6000 on Dovish RBNZ Outlook, US GDP Data Awaited The NZD/USD pair remains under pressure near 0.5970 during the Asian session on Wednesday, weighed down by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) dovish outlook. Market participants are now looking ahead to key US data, including the third-quarter GDP report and ADP […]

Japanese Yen Struggles as BoJ Decision Looms; US Data in Focus

Japanese Yen Struggles as BoJ Decision Looms; US Data in Focus The Japanese Yen (JPY) edged higher against the US Dollar during the Asian session on Wednesday, but gains remain limited as the currency hovers near a three-month low. Concerns that Japanese authorities may intervene to support the Yen lend it some resilience; however, uncertainty […]

EUR/USD Falls Near 1.0800 Ahead of Key Eurozone and German GDP Data

EUR/USD Falls Near 1.0800 Ahead of Key Eurozone and German GDP Data EUR/USD slipped on Wednesday, trading around 1.0810 in the Asian session after two days of gains. The Euro faces downward pressure amid expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) may cut its Deposit Facility Rate again. Current market predictions indicate a nearly 50% […]

Japanese Yen Faces Selling Pressure Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty

Japanese Yen Faces Selling Pressure Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty The Japanese Yen (JPY) faces challenges to start the week as market participants digest the implications of Japan’s general election results. Meanwhile, the only data on the U.S. docket is the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Texas Manufacturing Business Index for October. Later in the […]

EUR/USD Steady Below 1.0800 Amid Speculation of a Less Dovish Fed Stance

EUR/USD Steady Below 1.0800 Amid Speculation of a Less Dovish Fed Stance The EUR/USD pair remains stable around 1.0790 during Monday’s Asian trading hours, following previous session losses. However, it could face resistance from a strengthening U.S. Dollar (USD) as recent positive U.S. economic data fuels expectations for a potentially less dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) […]

Japanese Yen Recovery from Multi-Month Low Against USD Shows Limited Bullish Commitment

Japanese Yen Recovery from Multi-Month Low Against USD Shows Limited Bullish Commitment The Japanese Yen (JPY) has gained ground for a second consecutive day, rebounding from a recent multi-month low near 153.20 against the US Dollar (USD) reached earlier this week. This recovery follows verbal interventions by Japanese authorities, which have been instrumental in supporting […]

USD/CAD Nears Two-Month Highs at 1.3850 as Traders Turn Cautious Before US Election

USD/CAD Nears Two-Month Highs at 1.3850 as Traders Turn Cautious Before US Election The USD/CAD pair holds steady with two consecutive days of gains, trading around 1.3850 in Friday’s Asian session. This level sits close to Thursday’s two-month high of 1.3868. The US Dollar’s strength underpins the pair’s resilience, fueled by growing expectations that the […]

WTI Oil Rebounds to $71.50 Amid Rising Supply Concerns

WTI Oil Rebounds to $71.50 Amid Rising Supply Concerns West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil has rebounded from recent losses, trading around $71.60 per barrel during Thursday’s Asian session. This recovery is largely driven by concerns over potential supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Tensions in the region continue to influence […]

EUR/USD Rebounds from Multi-Month Low, Eyes 1.0800 Ahead of Flash PMIs

EUR/USD Rebounds from Multi-Month Low, Eyes 1.0800 Ahead of Flash PMIs The EUR/USD pair is showing signs of recovery during Thursday’s Asian session, breaking a three-day losing streak that saw it hit its lowest level since early July, near the 1.0760 region. Spot prices have edged closer to the 1.0800 level in recent hours, buoyed […]

Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Australian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure Amid Risk-Off Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) struggled to maintain its previous gains on Wednesday, as the AUD/USD pair came under pressure from a stronger US Dollar (USD) driven by rising US Treasury yields. The growing risk aversion in markets, partly fueled by the increasing odds of Donald Trump winning […]

GBP/USD Tests 1.3000, Faces Challenges Amid BoE Dovish Outlook

GBP/USD Tests 1.3000, Faces Challenges Amid BoE Dovish Outlook

GBP/USD Tests 1.3000, Faces Challenges Amid BoE Dovish Outlook The GBP/USD pair moved closer to the 1.3000 mark during Wednesday’s Asian session, though the British Pound (GBP) encountered resistance due to weaker UK economic data. Falling consumer and producer inflation, alongside disappointing labor market figures, have raised market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) […]

WTI Struggles Below $70 Amid Demand Concerns and USD Strength

WTI Struggles Below $70 Amid Demand Concerns and USD Strength

WTI Struggles Below $70 Amid Demand Concerns and USD Strength West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are hovering just below the $70.00 mark during Tuesday’s Asian session, remaining in a tight range around $69.70-$69.75. The commodity has struggled to build on the previous day’s modest gains and stays near the three-week low it touched […]

EUR/USD Oscillates Above 1.0800, Bearish Risks Remain

EUR/USD Oscillates Above 1.0800, Bearish Risks Remain

EUR/USD Oscillates Above 1.0800, Bearish Risks Remain The EUR/USD pair is currently in a bearish consolidation phase during Tuesday’s Asian session, fluctuating around the 1.0820 mark, just above its lowest level since early August, which was reached the day before. The short-term outlook remains skewed toward bearish sentiment, indicating that the pair may still trend […]

Gold Price Overbought, Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Renewed USD Strength

Gold Price Overbought, Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Renewed

Gold Price Overbought, Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Renewed USD Strength Gold (XAU/USD) remains near its intraday highs through early European trading, hovering close to its all-time peak of around $2,730. The continued accommodative monetary policy environment and persistent geopolitical tensions, especially from the Middle East conflicts, support the precious metal’s upward momentum. Additionally, political […]