The Australian Dollar advanced as the Chinese government announced its annual policy statement for 2025 on Sunday. The AUD struggled as Trump instructed the Committee on Foreign Investment to limit Chinese investments in the US. The US Dollar struggles following the downbeat US economic data released last week. The Australian Dollar (AUD) retraces its recent losses […]
EUR/USD edges higher to 1.0480 in Monday’s early Asian session, up 0.18% on the day. Germany’s conservatives won the election, AfD leaped to second place, exit polls showed. US February PMI data came in weaker than expected, weighing on the US Dollar. The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to near 1.0480 during the early Asian
EUR/GBP softens to around 0.8285 in Wednesday’s early European session. UK CPI inflation rose to 3.0% YoY in January vs. 2.8% expected. The dovish stance from the ECB might drag the Euro lower. The EUR/GBP cross weakens to near 0.8285 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges higher against the
EUR/JPY declined following the release of Japan’s Gross Domestic Product report on Monday. Japan’s GDP rose by 0.7% QoQ in Q4, marking the third straight quarter of growth. The Euro may gain if a ceasefire in Ukraine is agreed upon and gas supplies resume. EUR/JPY gives up gains from the previous session, trading around 159.10
AUD/USD softens to around 0.6345 in Monday’s early Asian session. The RBA poises to deliver the first rate cut in four years. The Aussie is benefiting from an easing of worst-case fears of US tariffs The AUD/USD pair weakens to near 0.6345 during the early Asian session on Monday. The rising speculation of the Reserve Bank of
The US Dollar dives lower in the US Retail Sales aftermath and is set to close out the week at a loss. Almost a full -1 % slide in headline Retail Sales for January spells domestic issues for President Trump. The US Dollar Index (DXY) drops substantially below 107.00 and is on its way to
The Australian Dollar appreciates as Trump postpones the implementation of reciprocal tariffs. The AUD may face headwinds as the RBA maintains its rate-cut stance following a fresh inflation outlook. The US Dollar weakens amid declining US yields, despite persistent concerns over a global trade war. The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens for the second consecutive day
NZD/USD gains ground to near 0.5680 in Thursday’s early Asian session. US PPI inflation rose at a stronger pace than expected in January. The RBNZ is expected to cut its OCR by 50 bps to 3.75% next week. The NZD/USD pair trades stronger to around 0.5680 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US
The US Dollar flat for a second day in a row this week. All eyes shift towards Fed Chairman Jerome Powell heading to Capitol Hill. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is not ging anywhere and is residing above 108.00 wh.ile looking for direction The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar
Silver price holds ground near its three-month high of $32.56, recorded on February 5. The upside of the Silver appears limited as the US Dollar gains ground amid rebounding US Treasury yields. Traders await US Nonfarm Payrolls to gain fresh impetus regarding the Fed’s monetary policy direction. Silver price (XAG/USD) remains in positive territory for
The Indian Rupee extends its decline in Thursday’s early European session. Rising bets of RBI rate cuts and risk aversion continue to undermine the INR. The RBI interest rate decision and the US January employment report will be in the spotlight on Friday. The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its downside on Thursday. The local currency
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday that he is happy to keep the Fed Funds on hold at the current level, adding that he will wait to see the net effect of Trump policies. Key quotes Waits to see net effect of Trump policies. Examining overall impact of Trump administration on policy
The Australian Dollar could struggle as China is due to be hit with a 10% tariff later in the day. Traders monitor the development surrounding the tariff deal with China. Trump would suspend his tariffs after both countries agreed to send 10,000 soldiers to the US border to prevent drug trafficking. The Australian Dollar (AUD) rebounds
The Indian Rupee trades flat in Wednesday’s Asian session. Renewed USD demand and Trump’s tariff announcements might weigh on the INR. The routine RBI intervention and lower crude oil prices might cap the downside for local currency. The Indian Rupee (INR) flat lines on Wednesday. The persistent US Dollar (USD) buying from foreign portfolio investors
USD/CAD softens to around 1.4300 in Tuesday’s early Asian session. Trump did not impose tariffs on US trading partners on his first day in the White House. BoC’s latest Business Outlook Survey suggested that the overall economic sentiment remains subdued. The USD/CAD pair remains on the defensive around 1.4300 during the early Asian session on Tuesday, pressured
The Australian Dollar appreciates after the release of economic figures from China. China’s GDP grew 5.4% YoY in Q4 of 2024 after reporting a 4.6% expansion in Q3. US Retail Sales increased by 0.4% MoM in December, against the expected 0.6% growth. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) following the
Gold price loses ground to around $2,690 in Monday’s early Asian session. The upbeat US job report and surging USD weigh on the Gold price. Trump’s policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks might cap the downside for the precious metal. Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with mild losses near $2,690 on the stronger US Dollar (USD) broadly
