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USD/CHF Continues to Slide, Approaching 0.9050 Ahead of US Inflation Data Release

USD/CHF Continues to Slide, Approaching

USD/CHF Continues to Slide, Approaching 0.9050 Ahead of US Inflation Data Release USD/CHF edges lower for the second consecutive session, trading around 0.9060 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The decline of the USD/CHF pair can be attributed to the weaker US Dollar (USD), as investors shrugged off the higher-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) […]

GBP/USD Stays Above 1.2500 Ahead of Tuesday’s UK Labor Data

GBP/USD Stays Above 1.2500 Ahead of Tuesday's UK Labor Data

GBP/USD Stays Above 1.2500 Ahead of Tuesday’s UK Labor Data During Monday’s Asian trading session, the GBP/USD pair saw an uptick, reaching close to 1.2520, influenced by a surge in risk appetite. This rise was supported by unexpectedly strong UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data released on Friday, indicating that the UK economy grew by […]

EUR/USD Climbs as Weakening Labor Market Data Pressures US Dollar

EUR/USD Climbs as Weakening Labor Market Data Pressures US Dollar

EUR/USD Climbs as Weakening Labor Market Data Pressures US Dollar The EUR/USD pair remains confined within a narrow trading range just beneath the critical resistance level of 1.0800 during Friday’s European trading session. This comes after the pair rebounded sharply from 1.0725. Despite the relative calm, the currency pair maintains its strength, with investors appearing […]

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9080 Amid Hawkish Fed Remarks, Stronger US Dollar

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9080 Amid Hawkish Fed Remarks, Stronger US Dollar

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9080 Amid Hawkish Fed Remarks, Stronger US Dollar During early European trading on Wednesday, the USD/CHF currency pair recorded modest gains, hovering around 0.9085. The rise is largely attributed to the U.S. dollar’s recovery, spurred by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. These remarks have tempered expectations for potential interest rate cuts […]

USD/JPY Ends Three-Day Slide Above 153.50 as Yellen Warns on Currency Intervention

USD/JPY Ends Three-Day Slide

USD/JPY Ends Three-Day Slide Above 153.50 as Yellen Warns on Currency Intervention The USD/JPY pair staged a notable reversal during Monday’s Asian trading session, breaking a three-day losing streak. This upward movement was fueled by a modest recovery in the US Dollar (USD) and remarks made by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding potential Japanese […]

EUR/USD Nears 1.0750 as Risk Appetite Rebounds

EUR/USD Nears 1.0750 as Risk Appetite Rebounds

EUR/USD Nears 1.0750 as Risk Appetite Rebounds The EUR/USD pair continued its upward momentum, marking a third consecutive day of gains as it hovered around the 1.0730 level during Friday’s Asian session. This surge in the currency pair was fueled by a resurgence in risk appetite, particularly favoring risk-sensitive currencies such as the Euro. Investors […]

USD/CAD Rises Above 1.3750 as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision

USD/CAD Rises Above 1.3750 as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision

USD/CAD Rises Above 1.3750 as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision The USD/CAD currency pair was trading positively around 1.3778 on Wednesday during the early trading hours in Asia. The pair gained strength, influenced by weaker economic indicators from Canada and a robust US Dollar. Specifically, Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for February underperformed expectations, growing […]

USD/CAD Drops Below 1.3650 Amid Weaker US Dollar

USD/CAD Drops Below 1.3650 Amid Weaker US Dollar The USD/CAD currency pair experienced a dip to 1.3645 during the early European trading hours on Monday, marking its lowest point in nearly three weeks. This decline was primarily driven by a weakening US Dollar (USD), which continues to be the dominant force influencing the pair, especially […]

EUR/JPY Rises Above 167.50 After BoJ Rate Decision

EUR/JPY Rises Above 167.50 After BoJ Rate Decision The EUR/JPY currency pair soared to its highest level since 2008, reaching 167.20 during the Asian trading session on Friday. This significant rise is largely attributed to the depreciation of the Japanese Yen (JPY) following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) latest policy announcement.In its April meeting, the […]

AUD/JPY Rises on Strong Australian Consumer Inflation Data

AUD/JPY Rises on Strong Australian Consumer Inflation Data The AUD/JPY currency pair continues its upward trajectory for the third consecutive day, recovering from initial losses earlier on Wednesday. This rally is supported by the release of unexpectedly strong Consumer Price Index (CPI) data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), which significantly influences the Reserve […]

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 on Hawkish Fed Comments

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 on Hawkish Fed Comments The USD/CHF currency pair exhibited strength on Monday morning during the early European trading hours, buoyed by a shift in market sentiment concerning the U.S. interest rate outlook. Market participants are now anticipating fewer rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year, with expectations consolidating around […]

NZD/USD Stays Below 0.5900 Amid Risk-Off Mood, Rising US Dollar Demand

NZD/USD Stays Below 0.5900 Amid Risk-Off Mood, Rising US Dollar Demand The NZD/USD currency pair faced downward pressure, trading around 0.5880 in the early European session on Friday. The pair’s decline was influenced by a risk-off sentiment fueled by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, which boosted the US Dollar’s appeal as a safe-haven currency. […]

EUR/USD Stays Above 1.0650 as US Dollar Faces Fresh Sell-Off

EUR/USD

EUR/USD Stays Above 1.0650 as US Dollar Faces Fresh Sell-Off The EUR/USD currency pair saw a modest increase, reaching 1.0672 in Thursday’s early Asian trading session. This rise was supported by a combination of renewed selling pressure on the US Dollar and a generally risk-acceptant market atmosphere. Key economic indicators set to be released later […]

USD/CAD Drops as US Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall

USD/CAD

USD/CAD Drops as US Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall The USD/CAD currency pair ended its five-day rally, settling at around 1.3820 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. This shift was primarily due to a modest correction in the US Dollar (USD), which exerted downward pressure on the pair. Despite this, declining crude oil […]

EUR/USD Drops Near 1.0600 as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Grow

EUR-USD

EUR/USD Drops Near 1.0600 as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Grow EUR/USD has dropped to near 1.0610, marking its sixth consecutive session of decline, amid trading in the Asian markets on Tuesday. The strong US Dollar, buoyed by rising US Treasury yields and solid retail sales data, is applying pressure on the Euro. The US Dollar […]

NZD/USD Holds Near 0.5950 as Business NZ PSI Enters Contraction

NZD/USD

NZD/USD Holds Near 0.5950 as Business NZ PSI Enters Contraction The NZD/USD has made a slight recovery from its five-month trough of 0.5927, observed on Monday, stabilizing around 0.5950 in the Asian trading session. This modest rebound occurs amidst a backdrop of economic concerns as New Zealand’s services sector reenters contraction territory. The Business NZ […]

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 Before US PPI Data

USD-CHF

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 Before US PPI Data In the early European session on Thursday, the USD/CHF currency pair exhibited a bullish momentum, climbing to 0.9125, marking its highest level since October 2023. This upward trend in the pair is primarily attributed to the unexpectedly high U.S. inflation figures for March, which have led investors […]

AUD/JPY Nears 99.90 Amid Expectations of RBA Holding Rates Steady

RBA Holding Rates Steady

AUD/JPY Nears 99.90 Amid Expectations of RBA Holding Rates Steady The Australian Dollar/Japanese Yen (AUD/JPY) exchange rate has shown a significant uptrend, reaching nearly 99.90 during Monday’s European trading session. This bullish trend in the currency pair is largely driven by the robust performance of the Australian Dollar, buoyed by positive developments in Australia’s domestic […]