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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
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
Muted Major FX Action Masks Big Moves in Asia; Gold Rebound Gather Momentum
The currency markets remain subdued in early trading this week, with the exception of a broad, mild Dollar weakness. Among the major currencies, movements have been muted despite notable developments. Swiss inflation falling back to 0% has increased pressure on the SNB to cut rates further to avoid deflation, but the Swiss Franc showed little
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
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
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
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 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
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
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Oil gap down, TWD 19 sigma (ie impossible) move up
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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?
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
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EUR/USD edges lower to near 1.1300, traders await US ISM Services PMI
EUR/USD edged lower on Monday as potential trade tensions weighed down market sentiment. President Donald Trump announced plans to initiate a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films, raising concerns over escalating protectionist policies. Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices remained steady at 2.2% YoY in April, slightly above the expected 2.1%. EUR/USD is kicking off the
US President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariff on all movies produced overseas
US President Donald Trump said late Sunday that he is authorizing the US Trade Representative and the Commerce Department to begin the process of imposing a 100% tariff on imports of foreign-produced movies. Market reaction At the time of press, the US Dollar Index (DXY) was down 0.05% on the day at 99.98. Tariffs FAQs Tariffs