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USD/CHF Gains Momentum Above 0.8550 Ahead of FOMC Minutes

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 […]

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 […]

EUR/USD Hovers Near Mid-August Lows, Remains Vulnerable Around 1.0975

EUR/USD Near Mid-August Lows, Vulnerable at 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 […]

GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 as Traders Await US NFP Data

GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 as Traders Await US NFP Data

GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 as Traders Await US NFP Data The GBP/USD pair remains flat around 1.3125 during Friday’s Asian session, as traders stay cautious ahead of key US employment reports. Investors are awaiting the release of Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP), the Unemployment Rate, and Average Hourly Earnings, all of which are scheduled for later […]

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 […]

EUR/USD Posts Modest Gains Above 1.1050, Traders Eye US ADP Report

EUR/USD Posts Modest Gains Above 1.1050 as Traders Await US ADP Report

EUR/USD Posts Modest Gains Above 1.1050, Traders Eye US ADP Report The EUR/USD pair is experiencing slight gains, trading around 1.1070 during Asian trading hours on Wednesday. However, any escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, could weigh on risk-sensitive assets like the Euro (EUR). Investors are also focusing on the US ADP […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell's Speech

EUR/USD Approaches 1.1150 Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech The EUR/USD pair is trading stronger near 1.1140 during Thursday’s Asian session, supported by a broadly weaker US Dollar. On the agenda for Thursday are speeches by multiple US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, including Chair Jerome Powell. Additionally, key economic data releases, such as the US […]

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 […]

EUR/USD Price Outlook: Positive Momentum Sustains Above 1.1150

EUR/USD Price

EUR/USD Price Outlook: Positive Momentum Sustains Above 1.1150 The EUR/USD pair remains on an upward trajectory for the third straight day, trading near 1.1165 during Friday’s Asian session. The pair’s strength is supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD), following an unexpected 50 basis point (bps) rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at […]

GBP/USD Consolidates Near 1.3200, Eyes US Retail Sales for Short-Term Direction

GBP/USD Consolidates Near 1.3200

GBP/USD Consolidates Near 1.3200, Eyes US Retail Sales for Short-Term Direction The GBP/USD pair is trading within a tight range slightly above the 1.3200 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday, consolidating the strong gains from the previous day, which pushed it to a one-week high. Investors are cautious ahead of key central bank events: […]

EUR/USD Climbs Toward 1.1100 Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation

EUR/USD Climbs Toward 1.1100 Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation

EUR/USD Climbs Toward 1.1100 Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation The EUR/USD began the week on a positive trajectory, trading around 1.1090 during Monday’s Asian session. Investors are now closely watching the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) highly anticipated policy decision later this week, with uncertainty surrounding the size of the potential rate cut. Markets remain split […]

GBP/USD Gains Momentum Above 1.3150 Ahead of US NFP Data

GBP/USD Gains Strength

GBP/USD Gains Momentum Above 1.3150 Ahead of US NFP Data The GBP/USD pair continues to strengthen, trading near 1.3180 during Asian hours on Friday, marking its third consecutive day in positive territory. The persistent weakness of the US Dollar (USD) is providing support for the pair. However, traders are eagerly awaiting the release of the […]

Australian Dollar Holds Losses Despite Hawkish RBA Bullock, ISM Manufacturing PMI in Focus

Australian Dollar Holds Losses Despite Hawkish RBA Bullock

Australian Dollar Holds Losses Despite Hawkish RBA Bullock, ISM Manufacturing PMI in Focus The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) despite positive Trade Balance data released on Thursday. Australia’s trade surplus widened to 6,009 million AUD in July, surpassing both the expected 5,150 million and the prior figure of 5,589 […]

GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 Ahead of Fed Beige Book

GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 Ahead of Fed Beige Book

GBP/USD Holds Steady Above 1.3100 Ahead of Fed Beige Book The GBP/USD pair remains stable around 1.3110 during the early European session on Wednesday. However, with a cautious market sentiment ahead of key U.S. events, the U.S. Dollar (USD) could gain some support, potentially pushing the pair lower. The U.S. JOLTS Job Openings and the […]