GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD
GBP/USD Consolidates Around Mid-1.3000s, Vulnerable Amid Strong USD The GBP/USD pair struggles to maintain modest recovery gains from the past two days, trading within a narrow range around 1.3050-1.3045 during Monday’s Asian session. Spot prices remain close to last Thursday’s one-month low, signaling potential vulnerability for continued declines from the 1.3435 area, which marked the […]
WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline
WTI Inches Higher to $70.50 Amid US Oil Stock Decline West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices continue to rise for the second consecutive day, trading around $70.40 per barrel during Friday’s Asian session. The upward momentum in oil prices is primarily driven by an unexpected drop in US crude oil inventories. The Energy Information […]
EUR/USD Extends Losses After ECB Rate Cut
EUR/USD Extends Losses After ECB Rate Cut The EUR/USD pair continues to decline following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to cut rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. With a lack of bullish momentum, the pair is now down more than 3.5% from late September’s peak above 1.1200, as it extends near-term losses. The […]
Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank
Australian Labor Market Surprises Positively – Commerzbank Australia’s employment report delivered stronger-than-expected results this morning, joining the list of countries with unexpectedly robust labor data, notes Commerzbank’s FX analyst, Michael Pfister. AUD Supported Amid Strong Job Creation “Job creation reached 64.1k, slightly outpacing August’s already strong figure, with most gains driven by full-time positions. Meanwhile, […]
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists
WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices struggle to maintain momentum after a modest rebound from the $69.25 region, a two-week low. During Wednesday’s Asian session, WTI is trading around $70.25, down by 0.30% for the day, and appears vulnerable to further declines. Despite […]
EUR/USD stays below 1.0900; further decline likely as ECB decision approaches
EUR/USD stays below 1.0900; further decline likely as ECB decision approaches EUR/USD remains under pressure, trading near 1.0890 during the Asian session on Wednesday after a four-day losing streak. The Euro could face additional downside as the European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point cut in both the Main […]
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to struggle, failing to hold onto modest gains from the Asian session against the US Dollar (USD), and remains near its lowest point since early August, touched on Monday. Investors are scaling back their expectations for further interest […]
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data
WTI Crude Drops Near $74 After China Inflation Data West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices extended losses for a second consecutive session on Monday, falling to around $74.10 per barrel during Asian trading hours. The decline of over 1% comes in the wake of weaker-than-expected inflation data from China for September, which was released on […]
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues its sideways consolidation against the US Dollar (USD), remaining near its lowest level since early August during Monday’s early European session. Comments from Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba last week, which were critical of further monetary tightening, have […]
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar
EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0950 Amid Stronger US Dollar The EUR/USD pair continued its decline, dropping to around 1.0920 during early trading in Asia on Monday. This downward movement is driven by risk aversion, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising conflicts between China and Taiwan, which are pressuring riskier currencies like […]
Gold Price Holds Intraday Gains, But USD Strength Limits Upside Ahead of US PPI Data
Gold Price Holds Intraday Gains, But USD Strength Limits Upside Ahead of US PPI Data Gold (XAU/USD) has retreated slightly from a three-day high, trading around the $2,640 level during early European hours on Friday. Despite the dip, the precious metal remains up over 0.40% for the day. A rise in U.S. weekly jobless claims […]
EUR/USD Hovers Near Two-Month Low, Remains Vulnerable Below Mid-1.0900s Ahead of US CPI
EUR/USD Hovers Near Two-Month Low, Remains Vulnerable Below Mid-1.0900s Ahead of US CPI The EUR/USD pair remains confined to a tight range below the mid-1.0900s during Thursday’s Asian session, consolidating its recent losses after hitting a nearly two-month low the previous day. The U.S. Dollar (USD) is holding firm near its highest level since August […]
US CPI Inflation Data Could Shape Market Expectations for Fed Rate Decisions
US CPI Inflation Data Could Shape Market Expectations for Fed Rate Decisions The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the eagerly awaited Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for September on Thursday at 12:30 GMT. The U.S. Dollar (USD) faces potential volatility, as the report could play a significant role in […]
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-August, following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 5.25% to 4.75% at the […]
USD/CHF Gains Momentum Above 0.8550 Ahead of FOMC Minutes
USD/CHF Gains Momentum Above 0.8550 Ahead of FOMC Minutes The USD/CHF pair is trading higher, hovering around 0.8575 during early European trading on Wednesday. This strength comes from a firmer US Dollar (USD), supported by fading expectations of aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). Investors are now focused on the release of the […]
Understanding Pips and Pip Value Calculation in Forex Trading
Understanding Pips and Pip Value Calculation in Forex Trading In the forex market, currency pairs are quoted with decimal points to reflect the precise exchange rate between two currencies. This system allows traders to track even the smallest price movements in the market. What is a Pip in Forex Trading? A pip, short for “percentage […]
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its decline on Tuesday, pressured by comments from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China. During a press conference, China’s state planner acknowledged that the country’s economy is facing increasingly complex internal and external challenges. The lack […]
EUR/USD Hovers Near Mid-August Lows, Remains Vulnerable Around 1.0975
EUR/USD Hovers Near Mid-August Lows, Remains Vulnerable Around 1.0975 The EUR/USD pair starts the week on a subdued note, consolidating last week’s sharp losses, which brought it to its lowest level since mid-August following strong US employment data on Friday. The pair is currently trading around the 1.0975 level, looking vulnerable to further declines after […]