With recovering oil prices and a struggling US Dollar, USD/CAD is declining towards 1.3200 before Canada’s PMI
With recovering oil prices and a struggling US Dollar, USD/CAD is declining towards 1.3200 before Canada’s PMI Amid the recovery in oil prices and ongoing struggles of the US Dollar, the USD/CAD pair is experiencing a downward trend, moving towards the 1.3200 mark ahead of the release of Canada’s PMI. The USD/CAD has slid to […]
The GBP/USD pair is fluctuating within a limited range, hovering around the 1.2700 mark
The GBP/USD pair is fluctuating within a limited range, hovering around the 1.2700 mark As the new week unfolds, the GBP/USD pair is navigating within a tight range, lingering around the 1.2700 mark. This limited fluctuation indicates a lack of significant momentum for the currency pair, which could be indicative of market participants’ cautious approach […]
USD/JPY steadies near YTD peak below 145.00 ahead of US PCE Index
USD/JPY steadies near YTD peak below 145.00 ahead of US PCE Index The USD/JPY currency pair is currently holding steady near its year-to-date (YTD) peak, hovering just below the 145.00 level. This comes as the pair trades comfortably in the 144.55-144.60 region, a clear sign of its recent upward momentum. The pair’s movement has been […]
Ahead of Significant Data Releases, US Dollar Continues its Rally
Ahead of Significant Data Releases, US Dollar Continues its Rally The US Dollar (USD) is maintaining its strength against other currencies as it continues to rebound. The US Dollar Index remains near two-week highs around 103.00 after a surge on Wednesday. Today, the European Commission will release June’s business and consumer sentiment data during the […]
Anticipation Grows for Possible FX Intervention to Support Japanese Yen
Anticipation Grows for Possible FX Intervention to Support Japanese Yen The Japanese Yen has faced a considerable amount of pressure recently, depreciating by 3.5% against the US Dollar and by over 5.6% against the Euro since the start of the month. The EURJPY pair has ascended to its highest point since September 2008, while the […]
EUR/USD Remained Steady Amid Market Uncertainty
EUR/USD Remained Steady Amid Market Uncertainty The risk-off sentiment that dominated Friday’s market carried over into the European trading week, influenced by recent Russian unrest and a decline in German business sentiment. This decline was anticipated following last week’s disappointing German PMI. Risk sentiment turned more neutral during US trading hours, with US Treasuries giving […]
USD/CHF: Bears target mid-0.8900s as USD pulls back before inflation hints
USD/CHF: Bears target mid-0.8900s as USD pulls back before inflation hints During Monday’s European trading session, the USD/CHF currency pair is witnessing a downward trend, hovering around 0.8950, marking its first daily decrease in three days. This decline is primarily fueled by the US Dollar’s broad retreat and cautiously optimistic market sentiment. The US Dollar […]
Yen Traders Monitor Verbal Intervention Possibilities as Weakness Persists
Yen Traders Monitor Verbal Intervention Possibilities as Weakness Persists Tokyo’s foreign exchange (FX) traders are keeping a close eye on official statements as the Japanese yen (JPY) continues to weaken, nearing levels that prompted government intervention last year to support the currency. On Friday, the yen traded beyond 143 per dollar, falling nearly 1% from […]
GBP/USD Holds Above Mid-1.2700s, Lacks Intraday Trend Before BoE Decision
GBP/USD Holds Above Mid-1.2700s, Lacks Intraday Trend Before BoE Decision During Thursday’s Asian session, the GBP/USD pair is confined to a tight range above the mid-1.2700s as traders anticipate the Bank of England (BoE) policy decision. The pair’s movement remains relatively stagnant on the day, with market participants holding off on further trades until the […]
Dollar firm ahead of Powell testimony, sterling up on hot inflation
Dollar firm ahead of Powell testimony, sterling up on hot inflation The dollar was firmer on Wednesday leading into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s appearance before Congress where he is expected to strike a hawkish tone, while sterling firmed slightly after hotter-than-expected British inflation data. The annual pace of British consumer price gains was steady […]
US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak
US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak The US Dollar (USD) holds steady early Monday after having suffered large losses against its major rivals last week. Stock and bond markets in the US will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The European economic docket will not be featuring […]
USD/CAD at Risk on Hawkish BoC but Fed May Be a Spoiler
USD/CAD at Risk on Hawkish BoC but Fed May Be a Spoiler The Canadian dollar has appreciated sharply against the U.S. dollar since late May. The chart below shows how USD/CAD has fallen more than 2.0% over the past two weeks, with the pair now trading near C$1.3350 and steadily approaching its 2023 lows. Bank […]
Upcoming Market Updates: EUR, CNY
Upcoming Market Updates: EUR, CNY EUR: Spanish Flash CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. CNY: CB Leading Index m/m, it measures Change in the level of a composite index based on 8 economic indicators.
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, USD, NZD, AUD
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, USD, NZD, AUD JPY: Tokyo Core CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers in Tokyo, excluding fresh food. NZD: TANZ Business Confidence, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, retailers, agricultural firms, and service providers. AUD: […]
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, USD
Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, USD JPY: BOJ Summary of Opinions, It’s the primary tool the BOJ uses to communicate their economic and monetary projections to investors. JPY: SPPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of services purchased by corporations. EUR: Spanish Unemployment Rate, it measures Percentage of total work force that is […]
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Upcoming Market Updates: AUD: MI Leading Index m/m, it measures Change in the level of a composite index based on 9 economic indicators. AUD: CPI q/q, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. AUD: CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. […]
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, CHF, EUR, GBP, USD, CHF, NZD
Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, CHF, EUR, GBP, USD, CHF, NZD AUD: Flash Manufacturing PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. AUD: Flash Services PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry. AUD: NAB Business Confidence, […]
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Upcoming Market Updates: JPY: Bank Lending y/y, it measures Change in the total value of outstanding bank loans issued to consumers and businesses. JPY: Current Account, it measures Difference in value between imported and exported goods, services, income flows, and unilateral transfers during the reported month. AUD: Trade Balance, it measures Difference in value between […]