What is CPI in Forex, and How Can You Use It for Trading?
What is CPI in Forex, and How Can You Use It for Trading? The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a critical economic indicator that measures the change in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services. It’s a widely recognized gauge of inflation and plays a significant role in influencing monetary policy decisions by central banks. For forex traders, CPI data is particularly valuable because it can impact currency values directly. When […]
WTI Holds Steady Near $68.50 Amid US Dollar Strength
WTI Holds Steady Near $68.50 Amid US Dollar Strength West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, trades near $68.40 on Friday, maintaining stability as a sharp drop in US gasoline inventories counterbalances concerns about an oversupply. According to the latest report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude stocks rose by 2.089 million barrels for the week ending November 8, slightly below the previous week’s increase of 2.149 million barrels. Market […]
Gold Price Faces Pressure Ahead of US Retail Sales Data
Gold Price Faces Pressure Ahead of US Retail Sales Data Gold (XAU/USD) struggles near $2,570 on Friday, failing to sustain momentum after rebounding from a two-month low in the previous session. The precious metal remains under selling pressure due to the strength of the US Dollar (USD) and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) pace of interest rate reductions. Expectations of elevated inflation next year, influenced by Donald Trump’s policies, have dampened the likelihood of […]
EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 After Rebounding from Yearly Lows
EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 After Rebounding from Yearly Lows The EUR/USD pair has broken its five-day losing streak, trading close to 1.0540 during the Asian session on Friday. This recovery appears to stem from a pullback in the US Dollar (USD) following recent remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell noted that the US economy has shown “remarkable resilience,” providing the Fed with the flexibility to gradually reduce interest rates. In October, the US Producer […]