US Data and Trump Drive Sentiment in the FX Market
The US Dollar Index (DXY) managed to recover some ground, though a breakout above the 108.00 level remains out of reach for now. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims take the spotlight alongside the EIA’s report on US crude oil inventories, providing key cues for market sentiment. The EUR/USD rally lost steam after reaching multi-week highs above […]
USD/JPY Climbs Toward 156.00 as Japanese Yen Maintains Intraday Weakness
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens broadly during Wednesday’s Asian trading session, allowing the USD/JPY pair to extend its recovery from over a one-month low. A risk-on sentiment, reflected in positive equity market performance, undermines the safe-haven JPY. Additionally, a modest uptick in US Treasury bond yields supports the US Dollar (USD), further pressuring the lower-yielding […]
EUR/USD Edges Lower Near 1.0400 Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
The EUR/USD pair dipped slightly to around 1.0415 during Wednesday’s Asian trading session, with the Euro (EUR) under pressure against the US Dollar (USD). This decline follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of potential tariffs on the European Union (EU). Traders now await a speech from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde later today […]
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 Weakens Below 150.00 Against USD Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to lose ground during Tuesday’s Asian session, with the USD/JPY pair climbing above the critical 150.00 psychological level. A combination of modest US Dollar (USD) strength and market dynamics is driving this movement, although speculation surrounding a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in December is […]
EUR/USD Drops Below 1.0500 Amid French Government Crisis
The EUR/USD pair slipped to approximately 1.0490 during the early European session……
WTI Crude Oil Prices Dip Below $68.50 Amid Stronger USD and Anticipation of OPEC+ Meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading near $68.25 on Monday, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar (USD) and ongoing market uncertainty. A firmer USD, which makes USD-denominated commodities like oil more expensive for holders of other currencies, weighs heavily on crude prices. Key Factors Impacting WTI Prices Stronger USD and Federal Reserve Outlook: […]
Gold Price Falls Amid Renewed USD Strength, Rising US Bond Yields
Gold Price Falls Amid Renewed USD Strength, Rising US Bond Yields Gold prices opened the week under heavy selling pressure, dropping to the $2,623-$2,622 range during the Asian session. This decline halts a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar (USD) gains momentum, supported by rising US Treasury bond yields. Expectations that US President-elect Donald […]
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.0550 Amid Awaited ECB Lagarde Speech and US PMI Data
EUR/USD Slips Below 1.0550 Amid Awaited ECB Lagarde Speech and US PMI Data The EUR/USD pair extended its decline to around 1.0530 during early Asian trading on Monday, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar (USD). Traders are focusing on key events scheduled for later in the day, including European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens on Hawkish RBA Comments; Risks Remain Amid US-China Tensions
Australian Dollar Strengthens on Hawkish RBA Comments; Risks Remain Amid US-China Tensions The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its rally for a third consecutive session on Friday, buoyed by hawkish remarks from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock. However, the AUD/USD pair may encounter headwinds as the United States prepares to introduce new measures […]
USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits
USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits The USD/CHF pair is trading lower around 0.8815 in early European trading on Friday, pressured by broad-based weakness in the US Dollar (USD). Market participants are focused on Switzerland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the third quarter (Q3), set to be released later in […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Rebounding US Yields and Modest USD Recovery
Japanese Yen Weakens Amid Rebounding US Yields and Modest USD Recovery The Japanese Yen (JPY) softened on Thursday, with renewed demand for the US Dollar (USD) pushing the USD/JPY pair above mid-151.00 during the Asian session, recovering from a five-week low hit earlier. Robust US economic data released on Wednesday, indicating resilience and limited inflation […]
Gold Price Holds Modest Gains as Traders Await US PCE Inflation Data
Gold Price Holds Modest Gains as Traders Await US PCE Inflation Data Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its positive momentum, extending gains for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. After rebounding from a one-week low near $2,600, the precious metal climbed to a two-day high around $2,645 during the early European session. Persistent geopolitical tensions, including the […]
GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The GBP/USD pair strengthens, trading near 1.2570 during Wednesday’s early European session. Despite market jitters stemming from US tariff announcements by President-elect Donald Trump, the Pound Sterling (GBP) consolidates gains. Investors are now eyeing the release of the US October Core Personal Consumption Expenditures […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady After Initial Gains Amid Stable US Dollar
Australian Dollar Holds Steady After Initial Gains Amid Stable US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintained a steady position on Monday after paring earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) continued to undergo a corrective pullback. The USD’s downward trajectory was partly driven by optimism in bond markets following President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott […]
Australian Dollar Weakens as US Dollar Rises Ahead of PMI Data
Australian Dollar Weakens as US Dollar Rises Ahead of PMI Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) softened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, impacted by mixed Judo Bank PMI results from Australia. Despite this, a hawkish tone from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on future rate decisions lent some underlying support to the AUD. […]
USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data
USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data The USD/CHF pair is trading with modest losses around 0.8860 during early European hours on Friday. Concerns about a potential escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have bolstered safe-haven demand, strengthening the Swiss Franc (CHF) against the US Dollar (USD). Market participants now await the release […]
Japanese Yen Firm Near Daily High Against USD, Awaits Signals from BoJ Governor Ueda
Japanese Yen Firm Near Daily High Against USD, Awaits Signals from BoJ Governor Ueda The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds its modest gains against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair trading near the 155.00 mark during Thursday’s Asian session. Intervention fears and geopolitical uncertainties, coupled with speculation about potential monetary policy tightening by the […]