NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD, Limited Upside
NZD/USD Reclaims 0.6100 Amid Weaker USD, Limited Upside The NZD/USD pair is experiencing some dip-buying during the Asian session on Monday, aiming to build on Friday’s modest bounce from the mid-0.6000s, its lowest level since mid-May. Currently, spot prices hover around the 0.6100 mark due to a modest weakening of the US Dollar (USD). However, there remains a lack of bullish conviction amid uncertainties regarding the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) potential rate-cut path. On Friday, the […]
NZD/USD Nears Mid-0.6000s, Lowest Since Mid-May Ahead of US PCE
NZD/USD Nears Mid-0.6000s, Lowest Since Mid-May Ahead of US PCE The NZD/USD pair faces renewed selling pressure after a brief respite, plummeting to its lowest level since mid-May during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices are currently trading just above the mid-0.6000s, down 0.35% for the day, confirming a bearish breakdown through the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). The US Dollar (USD) has regained positive momentum, bouncing back from Thursday’s softer data-led decline to […]
NZD/USD Drops to Near 0.6100 Amid Risk Aversion and Consumer Confidence Concerns
NZD/USD Drops to Near 0.6100 Amid Risk Aversion and Consumer Confidence Concerns The NZD/USD pair extends its losses for the second consecutive session, trading around 0.6110 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is struggling, possibly due to rising risk aversion ahead of the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence data for June and the release of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the first quarter (Q1) on Thursday. Additionally, market […]
USD/CAD Nears 1.3700 as Fed Postpones Rate Cut
USD/CAD Nears 1.3700 as Fed Postpones Rate Cut The USD/CAD pair arrested a six-day downtrend, trading near the 1.3700 mark in Monday’s Asian trading session, buoyed by robust U.S. economic data from the previous Friday. The uplift in the U.S. Dollar (USD) was primarily due to an unexpectedly strong U.S. Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report. June’s U.S. Composite PMI climbed slightly to 54.6, up from May’s 54.5, marking the highest level seen since April 2022. […]
USD/JPY Bulls Cautious Near 159.00, Highest Since April Amid Intervention Fears
USD/JPY Bulls Cautious Near 159.00, Highest Since April Amid Intervention Fears The USD/JPY pair is trading within a narrow range during the Asian session on Friday, consolidating recent gains near the 159.00 mark, the highest level since late April. The pair’s fundamental backdrop supports prospects for further appreciation, although fears of intervention might limit the upside. The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure due to the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) reluctance to commit to near-term […]
GBP/USD Holds Steady at 1.2700, Awaits UK CPI Data
GBP/USD Holds Steady at 1.2700, Awaits UK CPI Data The GBP/USD pair is struggling to gain any significant traction on Wednesday, trading within a narrow range around the 1.2700 mark during the Asian session. Despite this, spot prices are holding above the one-month low reached last Friday, as traders eagerly anticipate the release of the latest UK consumer inflation figures before committing to any substantial moves. The upcoming UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is […]
EUR/USD Consolidates Near 1.0700 After Recent Low
EUR/USD Consolidates Near 1.0700 After Recent Low The EUR/USD pair starts the week on a subdued note, consolidating its recent losses to the lowest level since early May, around the 1.0670-1.0665 region touched on Friday. Currently trading around the 1.0700 mark, the pair appears vulnerable to further declines. Concerns over a potential snap election in France, which could worsen the fiscal situation in the Eurozone’s second-largest economy, continue to weigh on the shared currency. The […]
EUR/USD Declines for Third Consecutive Day Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
EUR/USD Declines for Third Consecutive Day Ahead of Fed Rate Decision The EUR/USD experienced its third consecutive day of losses on Tuesday as market sentiment soured following the European Union parliamentary elections. The elections resulted in a significant shift towards center-right and far-right parties, with European voters showing strong support for these groups. Meanwhile, left-leaning political parties suffered steep losses, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among EU citizens regarding economic fragility and the current policy strategies of […]
GBP/USD Defensive Below 1.2750 Amid Stronger USD
GBP/USD Defensive Below 1.2750 Amid Stronger USD During the early Asian trading hours on Monday, the GBP/USD pair recovered some of its lost ground, hovering around 1.2725. However, the upside for GBP/USD might be limited due to lower expectations of US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts this year, following stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data. Investors are now turning their attention to the UK employment data for May, which is scheduled for release on Tuesday. […]
USD/CAD Holds Above Mid-1.3600s Ahead of US NFP
USD/CAD Holds Above Mid-1.3600s Ahead of US NFP The USD/CAD pair is showing resilience below the 200-hour Simple Moving Average (SMA), but it seems to struggle to attract any significant buyers during the Asian session on Friday. Currently, spot prices trade with a mild positive bias, hovering around the 1.3670 area. Traders are keenly awaiting the release of the US monthly employment details before making fresh directional bets. The much-anticipated Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report is […]
Japanese Yen Weakens as Investors Await Key US Data
Japanese Yen Weakens as Investors Await Key US Data On Wednesday, the Japanese Yen (JPY) edged lower as investors exercised caution ahead of crucial US economic data releases, including the US ADP Employment Change and the ISM Services PMI reports. Market participants are also looking ahead to the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, set to be released on Friday, which could further influence the currency markets. The JPY is under pressure due to the interest rate […]
USD/CAD Dips Below 1.3650 Ahead of US/Canada PMI Data
USD/CAD Dips Below 1.3650 Ahead of US/Canada PMI Data The USD/CAD currency pair displayed a slight downward trend in early Monday trading in the European session, hovering around 1.3625. This movement was primarily driven by a weakening US Dollar following the latest US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data. Market focus now shifts to the upcoming release of the Canadian S&P Global Manufacturing PMI and the US ISM Manufacturing PMI for May, both set […]
USD/CAD Nears 1.3700 Before US PCE, Canada GDP Data
USD/CAD Nears 1.3700 Before US PCE, Canada GDP Data The USD/CAD pair is seeing a rebound, trading near 1.3690 during Friday’s Asian session, after halting its recent downtrend. This comes as the US Dollar strengthens in anticipation of the release of the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation measure favored by the Federal Reserve, set to be announced later today. In the US, the GDP growth for the first quarter was […]
USD/CAD Rises to 1.3650 Amid Decline in Oil Prices
USD/CAD Rises to 1.3650 Amid Decline in Oil Prices The USD/CAD pair has edged higher for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.3650 during Asian hours on Wednesday. This upward movement is driven primarily by a growing sense of risk aversion among investors, which is bolstering demand for the US Dollar (USD) and, in turn, supporting the USD/CAD pair. On Tuesday, risk sentiment soured following comments from Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank […]
USD/CHF Remains Strong Above 0.9150 Amid Middle East Tensions
USD/CHF Remains Strong Above 0.9150 Amid Middle East Tensions During the early European trading hours on Monday, the USD/CHF pair demonstrated strength, trading near the 0.9150 mark. This positive momentum comes as investors anticipate the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) potential interest rate cuts starting from their September meeting. The prevailing expectation of easing monetary policy in the US has lent some support to the US Dollar (USD), contributing to the uplift of the pair. Attention […]
USD/CAD Dips Below 1.3650 Ahead of FOMC Minutes
USD/CAD Dips Below 1.3650 Ahead of FOMC Minutes The USD/CAD currency pair declined to 1.3640 as the U.S. Dollar experienced a period of consolidation during the early European session on Wednesday. Despite softer Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figures, which might suggest an upcoming interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada (BoC), the pair continued its downward trajectory. Market participants are now looking forward to the release of the Federal Open Market Committee […]
GBP/USD Nears 1.2700 on 2024 Fed Rate Cut Hopes
GBP/USD Nears 1.2700 on 2024 Fed Rate Cut Hopes The GBP/USD pair extended its gains for the second consecutive session, trading around 1.2710 during Asian hours on Monday. This upward movement was largely supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD). April data indicated that US consumer inflation had slowed to 0.3%, which has raised expectations for potential Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in 2024. Despite this, the Fed remains cautious about inflation and the prospect […]
USD/JPY Nears 156.00 Amid Unchanged BoJ Bond Purchases
USD/JPY Nears 156.00 Amid Unchanged BoJ Bond Purchases During the Asian trading session on Friday, the USD/JPY pair climbed to a high of 155.90 as the Japanese Yen faced increased downward pressure. This market movement coincided with the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision to maintain its current level of bond purchases, diverging from market expectations that had anticipated a possible reduction in debt buying earlier in the week. Market participants are now closely watching the […]