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WTI Crude Oil Holds Modest Losses Above $70, Bearish Bias Persists

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

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 Consolidates Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Level Since Early August

Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD | 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 Climbs Above 1.0950 Ahead of German Industrial Data Release

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.0950 Ahead of German Industrial Data Release

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.0950 Ahead of German Industrial Data Release The EUR/USD pair continues its upward movement, reaching around 1.0985 on Tuesday during early European trading. The pair is benefiting from a slight weakening of the US Dollar (USD). However, the potential for further gains may be limited, as traders anticipate a smaller interest rate […]

Gold Price Nears Weekly High Amid Softer USD; Focus Shifts to US NFP Report

Gold Price Approaches Weekly High as USD Softens; US NFP Report in Focus

Gold Price Nears Weekly High Amid Softer USD; Focus Shifts to US NFP Report Gold (XAU/USD) gained momentum on Friday, climbing toward the $2,668 mark, near its weekly high, as the US Dollar (USD) slightly retreats from the one-month peak reached on Thursday. The USD’s pullback, coupled with ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, […]

EUR/USD Hits Three-Week Low Around 1.1030 Amid Strengthening USD

EUR/USD Hits Three-Week Low at 1.1030 as USD Strengthens

EUR/USD Hits Three-Week Low Around 1.1030 Amid Strengthening USD The EUR/USD pair has seen selling pressure for the fifth consecutive day, dipping to a fresh three-week low near the 1.1030 mark during Thursday’s Asian session. This bearish momentum is driven by broad US Dollar (USD) strength, pushing the pair below the 50-day Simple Moving Average […]

Japanese Yen Declines as US Dollar Strengthens Ahead of ADP Employment Report

Japanese Yen Weakens as US Dollar Gains Strength Ahead of ADP Employment Report

Japanese Yen Declines as US Dollar Strengthens Ahead of ADP Employment Report The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, as uncertainty grows around the possibility of future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The BoJ’s Summary of Opinions from September’s Monetary Policy Meeting indicated no immediate plans […]

Pound Sterling Steadies Near 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI and Labor Data

Pound Sterling Holds Steady

Pound Sterling Steadies Near 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI and Labor Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains in a tight range around the key resistance level of 1.3400 against the US Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s London session. Investors are holding back as they await critical US labor market data, which could provide insight into the […]

GBP/USD Sees Mild Losses Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data

GBP/USD Trades Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data Release

GBP/USD Sees Mild Losses Below 1.3400 Ahead of US PMI Data The GBP/USD pair faces slight declines, hovering around 1.3370 during Tuesday’s Asian trading session. Less dovish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell have strengthened the US Dollar, putting pressure on the pair. Market participants are now focused on the upcoming US ISM […]

Australian Dollar Gains as US Dollar Remains Soft Ahead of Fed Powell’s Speech

Australian Dollar Strengthens as US Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Powell Speech

Australian Dollar Gains as US Dollar Remains Soft Ahead of Fed Powell’s Speech The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its gains for a third consecutive session on Monday, despite mixed data from China, Australia’s largest trading partner. The rise in AUD is supported by growing expectations of further US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in November, […]

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts

EUR/USD Rises Above 1.1150 as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Grow

EUR/USD Climbs Above 1.1150 on Rising Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts EUR/USD started the week on a positive note, trading around 1.1170 during the Asian session on Monday. This uptick can be attributed to a weakening US Dollar (USD), driven by expectations of continued policy easing from the US Federal Reserve in November. On Friday, […]

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority in LDP Voting First Round

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority

Japanese Yen Drops as No Candidate Secures Majority in LDP Voting First Round The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to weaken for the third consecutive session, following the release of Tokyo’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday. Investors are concerned that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may delay further rate hikes, adding pressure to the […]

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.8450 as Traders Anticipate US PCE Data The USD/CHF pair gained traction on Friday, climbing to around 0.8485 during the early European session. This move comes as the Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens, following the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) decision to lower interest rates on Thursday. Traders are now focused on the upcoming […]

Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks

Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks

Australian Dollar Strengthens as China Prepares Capital Injection for Top Banks The Australian Dollar (AUD) regained some of its recent losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, benefiting from divergent monetary policy stances between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the US Federal Reserve. The AUD also received a boost as China, Australia’s […]

Japanese Yen Softens Following Comments from BoJ Governor Ueda

Japanese Yen Weakens After BoJ Governor Ueda's Dovish Comments

Japanese Yen Softens Following Comments from BoJ Governor Ueda The Japanese Yen (JPY) lost ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as concerns grew over the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) reluctance to raise interest rates. BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed on Friday that it would only be “appropriate to raise rates if trend inflation […]

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250, Supported by Dovish Fed Remarks

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250 Amid Dovish Federal Reserve Comments

NZD/USD Holds Above 0.6250, Supported by Dovish Fed Remarks The NZD/USD pair continues its upward trend for the second consecutive day, benefiting from improved risk sentiment and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. On Tuesday, during the Asian session, the pair hovered near its monthly high of 0.6280. The US Dollar (USD) is […]

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near 1.1150 Ahead of Eurozone PMI Data

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near

EUR/USD Holds Steady Near 1.1150 Ahead of Eurozone PMI Data The EUR/USD pair remains steady around 1.1160 during Monday’s Asian trading session. The US Dollar (USD) could weaken due to the increasing possibility of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2024, which may support the EUR/USD pair. Last week, the US […]

Japanese Yen Consolidates as US Dollar Holds Firm Amid Rising Treasury Yields

Japanese Yen Consolidates as US Dollar Holds Firm Amid Rising Treasury Yields

Japanese Yen Consolidates as US Dollar Holds Firm Amid Rising Treasury Yields The Japanese Yen (JPY) remained steady against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, supported by the hawkish outlook on the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate policy. Traders are cautiously awaiting the BoJ’s policy decision on Friday, expecting rates to remain unchanged but […]