Japanese Yen Struggles as BoJ Decision Looms; US Data in Focus
Japanese Yen Struggles as BoJ Decision Looms; US Data in Focus The Japanese Yen (JPY) edged higher against the US Dollar during the Asian session on Wednesday, but gains remain limited as the currency hovers near a three-month low. Concerns that Japanese authorities may intervene to support the Yen lend it some resilience; however, uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) upcoming rate decision keeps JPY appreciation capped. Market sentiment suggests the recent loss of […]
Japanese Yen Faces Selling Pressure Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty
Japanese Yen Faces Selling Pressure Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty The Japanese Yen (JPY) faces challenges to start the week as market participants digest the implications of Japan’s general election results. Meanwhile, the only data on the U.S. docket is the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Texas Manufacturing Business Index for October. Later in the day, the U.S. Treasury will auction 2-year and 5-year notes, events closely watched by investors for potential impact on yields […]
Japanese Yen Recovery from Multi-Month Low Against USD Shows Limited Bullish Commitment
Japanese Yen Recovery from Multi-Month Low Against USD Shows Limited Bullish Commitment The Japanese Yen (JPY) has gained ground for a second consecutive day, rebounding from a recent multi-month low near 153.20 against the US Dollar (USD) reached earlier this week. This recovery follows verbal interventions by Japanese authorities, which have been instrumental in supporting the Yen. Meanwhile, US Dollar bulls have turned cautious amid a modest dip in US Treasury bond yields, adding a […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady as US Dollar Softens Ahead of PMI Data
Australian Dollar Holds Steady as US Dollar Softens Ahead of PMI Data The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, supported by the release of domestic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data. The AUD/USD pair moved higher as the USD experienced a slight dip, driven by a modest pullback in US Treasury yields, with the 2-year and 10-year yields standing at 4.07% and 4.23%, respectively, at the time of writing. The Australian […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Below 152.00 Against USD, Hits Fresh Three-Month Low
Japanese Yen Weakens Below 152.00 Against USD, Hits Fresh Three-Month Low The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended its losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) for a third consecutive day, pushing the USD/JPY pair above the 152.00 level for the first time since late July during Wednesday’s Asian session. This recent weakness is driven by uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) ability to raise interest rates further in 2024, a key factor in the Yen’s […]
Australian Dollar Supported by Hawkish RBA Outlook, But Faces Pressure from Rising US Treasury Yields
Australian Dollar Supported by Hawkish RBA Outlook, But Faces Pressure from Rising US Treasury Yields The Australian Dollar (AUD) regained some of its recent losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, buoyed by a hawkish stance from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and strong domestic employment data. However, the AUD/USD pair continues to face resistance due to surging US Treasury yields, which rose by over 2% on Monday amid concerns about inflation and […]
Gold Price Overbought, Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Renewed USD Strength
Gold Price Overbought, Bulls Should Exercise Caution Amid Renewed USD Strength Gold (XAU/USD) remains near its intraday highs through early European trading, hovering close to its all-time peak of around $2,730. The continued accommodative monetary policy environment and persistent geopolitical tensions, especially from the Middle East conflicts, support the precious metal’s upward momentum. Additionally, political uncertainty in the US has contributed to gold’s rally over the past two weeks. Despite this, expectations of modest rate […]
Japanese Yen Gains Traction Against USD Amid BoJ Uncertainty
Japanese Yen Gains Traction Against USD Amid BoJ Uncertainty The Japanese Yen (JPY) is seeing an upward trend during Friday’s Asian session, partially recovering from the previous day’s losses against the US Dollar (USD), reaching its strongest level since early August. Several factors are driving the JPY’s gains, including verbal intervention from Japanese officials and stronger domestic inflation data, which could potentially prompt the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to consider rate hikes. Contributing to the […]
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook
Crude Oil Steadies as Markets Monitor Middle East Tensions and China’s Economic Outlook Crude oil prices stabilized on Thursday after a four-day losing streak that resulted in a nearly 7% weekly drop. The market has found a temporary floor, with traders weighing geopolitical risks, particularly doubts over whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will honor his pledge to the U.S. not to strike Iranian oil facilities. Further support for oil came from a surprise drawdown […]
Gold Price Holds Gains Around $2,670, Supported by Softer Risk Sentiment
Gold Price Holds Gains Around $2,670, Supported by Softer Risk Sentiment Gold (XAU/USD) continues to edge higher for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, extending its recent positive streak, reaching a one-and-a-half-week high around $2,670 during the Asian session. The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling a risk-off sentiment, which is providing support to the safe-haven appeal of gold. Meanwhile, the US Dollar (USD) is consolidating near a two-month peak, offering limited […]
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August
Japanese Yen Vulnerable Against USD, Hovers Near Lowest Levels Since Early August The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to struggle, failing to hold onto modest gains from the Asian session against the US Dollar (USD), and remains near its lowest point since early August, touched on Monday. Investors are scaling back their expectations for further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in 2024. This, combined with the prevailing risk-on sentiment in the markets, […]
Japanese Yen Consolidates Against USD, Hovers 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 dampened expectations for additional rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). This, combined with a generally positive risk sentiment […]
Gold Price Holds Intraday Gains, But USD Strength Limits Upside Ahead of US PPI Data
Gold Price Holds Intraday Gains, But USD Strength Limits Upside Ahead of US PPI Data Gold (XAU/USD) has retreated slightly from a three-day high, trading around the $2,640 level during early European hours on Friday. Despite the dip, the precious metal remains up over 0.40% for the day. A rise in U.S. weekly jobless claims signals some weakness in the labor market, which could allow the Federal Reserve (Fed) to continue cutting interest rates. This […]
Gold Price Recovers from Multi-Week Low, but Upside Potential Remains Limited Ahead of US CPI
Gold Price Recovers from Multi-Week Low, but Upside Potential Remains Limited Ahead of US CPI Gold (XAU/USD) is experiencing a modest rebound on Thursday, recovering from a six-day losing streak that pushed prices to a near three-week low, around the $2,605-$2,604 range. This intraday uptick is likely due to repositioning ahead of the crucial US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which could shape expectations about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate cut decisions and impact demand […]
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps
New Zealand Dollar Hits Seven-Week Low After RBNZ Cuts Interest Rate by 50 bps The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has dropped to its lowest level since mid-August, following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) decision to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, lowering it from 5.25% to 4.75% at the October meeting. As anticipated, the move led to immediate selling pressure on the Kiwi. Additionally, the lack of new stimulus […]
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures
Australian Dollar Slips as China Holds Back on Major Stimulus Measures The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its decline on Tuesday, pressured by comments from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China. During a press conference, China’s state planner acknowledged that the country’s economy is facing increasingly complex internal and external challenges. The lack of additional major stimulus from Chinese officials disappointed traders. Furthermore, the broader risk-off sentiment, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in […]
Gold Price Slips to $2,640, Holds Above Friday’s Post-NFP Low and Trading Range Support
Gold Price Slips to $2,640, Holds Above Friday’s Post-NFP Low and Trading Range Support Gold (XAU/USD) faced fresh selling pressure on Monday, dropping to a daily low of around $2,640 as the European session approached. The US Dollar (USD) remains near a seven-week high, bolstered by traders adjusting expectations for a large interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in November. Friday’s strong US employment report, combined with a generally positive risk sentiment, continues […]
Gold Price Nears Weekly High Amid Softer USD; Focus Shifts to US NFP Report
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, has driven safe-haven demand for the precious metal during the European session. However, the upside for gold might be capped […]