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Falls below 144.00 as safe haven flows favor Yen

Falls below 144.00 as safe haven flows favor Yen

Yen strengthens as investors seek safety amid unconfirmed trade deal rumors between US and China. USD/JPY finds support at 20-day SMA; daily close above 144.00 needed to regain bullish traction. Break below 143.00 could expose 141.97 and the YTD low at 139.88. The USD/JPY dropped late during the North American session as investors seeking safety […]

Euro holds firm near 1.1300 as bullish trend persists

Euro holds firm near 1.1300 as bullish trend persists

EUR/USD trades near the 1.1300 zone after climbing modestly post-European session. Bullish structure remains supported despite mixed momentum signals. Upward-sloping trend indicators reinforce strength, with support levels holding below. The EUR/USD pair edged higher on Monday, trading around the 1.1300 zone following the European session. Price action stayed confined within the mid-range of the day’s

Tech sector tumbles while energy stocks falter: Analyzing today’s market chaos

Tech sector tumbles while energy stocks falter: Analyzing today’s market chaos

Stock heatmap by FinViz.com Mon, 05 May 2025 14:46:08 GMT Sector Overview Today’s stock market heatmap reveals a distinct downturn in tech and energy sectors, leading to widespread volatility across the board. The technology sector, notably the consumer electronics and semiconductors segments, displays significant declines, with major players like Apple (AAPL) down by a steep

Gold price gains as Greenback loses popularity as safe haven

Gold price gains as Greenback loses popularity as safe haven

Gold price rallies more than 2% on Monday with nervousness towards the Fed interest-rate decision.  Geopolitical risks coming from Trump and Israel are pushing investors back into Gold. The Greenback is losing its status as safe haven in favor of Bullion. Gold (XAU/USD) rises by more than 2% on Monday to $3,317 at the time

USD/JPY Outlook: Yen Reflects Confidence in BoJ Hikes

USD/JPY Outlook: Yen Reflects Confidence in BoJ Hikes

The USD/JPY outlook shows a stronger yen at the start of the week. The BoJ faces high food inflation, strong wage growth, and the possibility of a weak yen. US employers added 177,000 new workers, beating estimates of 138,000. The USD/JPY outlook shows a stronger yen at the start of the week, as market participants

The Dollar Got a Gift. Forecast as of 05.05.2025

The Dollar Got a Gift. Forecast as of 05.05.2025

2025.05.05 2025.05.05 The Dollar Got a Gift. Forecast as of 05.05.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ When GDP shrinks, Donald Trump blames the previous president; when jobs grow, he takes the credit. If you don’t pat yourself on the back, who will? Let’s discuss it and make a trading plan for EUR/USD. The article covers the following subjects:

US stock index futures turned red after nine days of consecutive gains, with US dollar weakness

US stock index futures turned red after nine days of consecutive gains, with US dollar weakness

Kelvin Wong Senior Market Analyst Based in Singapore, Kelvin Wong is a well-established senior global macro strategist with over 15 years of experience trading and providing market research on foreign exchange, stock markets, and commodities. Passionate about connecting the dots in the financial markets and sharing perspectives around trading and investment, Kelvin Wong is an

Dollar Slips in Holiday Trade, Fed and BoE in Focus This Week

Dollar Slips in Holiday Trade, Fed and BoE in Focus This Week

Dollar drifted lower in subdued trading, with many Asian markets closed for holidays. Movements in the currency markets elsewhere were mixed. Traditional safe havens like Yen and Swiss Franc inching higher. But at the same time, risk-sensitive currencies such as Australian and New Zealand Dollars also advanced. Overall risk sentiment lacking clear direction. This lack

FX option expiries for 5 May 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 5 May 10am New York cut

There are just a few to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold. They are for EUR/USD at the 1.1300 and 1.1400 levels, with price action sitting right in between the expiries at the moment. They are notable but not likely to offer much impact though, as they don’t tie in to

USD/CAD steadies near 1.3800, downside appears due to a weaker US Dollar

USD/CAD steadies near 1.3800, downside appears due to a weaker US Dollar

USD/CAD could face downside pressure as the US Dollar weakens, possibly due to rising trade tensions. President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films has heightened fears of renewed protectionist policies. The Canadian Dollar is rebounding in line with other G10 currencies, supported by fading recession concerns. USD/CAD is holding steady

Can upbeat NFP and tariff talks keep US shares climbing?

Can upbeat NFP and tariff talks keep US shares climbing?

How Wall Street’s rally extends as strong jobs data fuels market optimism US stock markets locked in a second week of gains as robust economic data and potential easing of US-China trade tensions boosted investor confidence, with all eyes now on the upcoming Fed decision. US markets extend winning streak US stock markets rallied on

US dollar losing ground in holiday-thinned Asia trade

US dollar losing ground in holiday-thinned Asia trade

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