Global markets have experienced heightened two-way volatility amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with no clear signs of de-escalation. During yesterday’s early US session, reports emerged suggesting Iran’s willingness to resume nuclear negotiations with the US, raising hopes that tensions might ease. This boosted market sentiment, pushing all major US stock indices into […]
Gold price attracted some dip-buyers during the Asian session, though it lacks follow-through. Fed rate cut bets keep the USD bulls on the defensive and lend support to the XAU/USD pair. Geopolitical risks also benefit the commodity ahead of the Fed meeting starting this Tuesday. Gold price (XAU/USD) reverses an Asian session dip to the
Corrects headline and first paragraph The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its interest rate and to reduce the pace of the amount of bond purchases from April next year. The policy board of the BoJ unanimously decided to hold the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0.5 percent. The decision came in
It is reported that the US Commerce Department would have expanded export limits on key technology to China if the talks in London did not go according to plan. The sources mentioned that the US weighed tougher limits on semiconductors, which includes cutting off China from a wider array of chip-manufacturing equipment. I mean, all
The Japanese Yen weakens below the 145.00 mark against a mildly positive USD on Tuesday. Rising geopolitical tensions limit losses for the safe-haven JPY ahead of the BoJ policy decision. The BoJ is expected to leave interest rates unchanged and reduce its bond purchases next year. The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the back foot
Taiwanese life insurers are expected to increase foreign exchange hedging after recent tariff-driven market volatility led to losses on their US dollar-denominated assets. Despite fears that the Taiwan dollar’s recent rally might be more than a short-term fluctuation, high hedging costs have so far delayed action – even as a lack of domestic investment alternatives means
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that he had agreed with US President Donald Trump that their two nations should try to wrap up a deal on tariffs within 30 days, per Reuters. Key quotes The trade talks need to be sped up.Goal of reaching a deal sometime over the next month.The first
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Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
AUD/JPY trades above 94.00 as improved risk sentiment and stronger-than-expected China Retail Sales support the Aussie. The Bank of Japan is expected to hold its rates at 0.50% on Tuesday, which could support the strength of AUD/JPY. The Australian Dollar remains firm on diverging policy outlooks between the RBA and BoJ. AUD/JPY is trading firmer
USD/JPY hovers near 144.20 as traders await the Bank of Japan’s rate verdict on Tuesday. Policy divergence from the US Federal Reserve underpins the US Dollar’s strength against the Yen. Any hawkish surprise from the BoJ could cap USD/JPY upside and support Yen demand. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is treading water against the US Dollar
Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing
Uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariffs policy and persistent US fiscal concerns and rapidly rising government debt have led investors to reduce exposure to US assets and the greenback, despite the relatively high interest rate differential with other major central banks’ rates. The global nature of financial markets means that Fed policy decisions reverberate far beyond
