AUD/USD hovers above 0.6200, defending mild bids amid US tariff concerns and weak Chinese data. US PCE data showed no surprises, Fed remains cautious. RBA dovish bets continue to pressure the pair. The Australian Dollar clings to mild gains on Friday, trading around 0.6215 after briefly touching a two-week low. The pair remains under pressure […]
EUR/USD declines to near 1.0370 as inflation in six states of Germany decelerates in January. Donald Trump threatens to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS and 25% on Mexico and Canada. The Fed kept interest rates at their current levels on Wednesday. EUR/USD faces selling pressure and declines to near 1.0370 in Friday’s European session. The major
The Dow Jones eased somwhat on Friday, testing into 44,300. Despite a quiet end to the week, equities are poised for strong bullish closes. US PMI data came in more mixed than expected, to little effect. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) churned into a soft backpedal on Friday, testing down around 200 points on a
The Bank of Japan is set to hike interest rates to 0.50% on Friday. All eyes will remain on the language in the policy statement and Governor Ueda’s press conference. The Japanese Yen could witness intense volatility on the BoJ policy announcements. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely expected to raise the short-term interest
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
Gold slightly down in late trading, still up 0.40% for the week amid geopolitical tensions. Mixed US economic data; higher Housing Starts, lower Building Permits minimally impact Bullion. Fed Governor Waller’s dovish comments suggest potential for early rate cuts. Gold’s price dropped late in the North American session, but it is set to finish the
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
The Pound Sterling drops as the UK GDP rose at a slower-than-expected pace, and factory activity contracted in November. Traders have raised BoE dovish bets for February’s policy meeting. Investors await the US weekly jobless claims and Retail Sales data for December on Thursday. The Pound Sterling faces selling pressure in Thursday’s North American session after the
The Japanese Yen gains positive traction for the second straight day amid BoJ rate hike bets. The narrowing of the US-Japan yield differential provides an additional boost to the JPY. The risk-on mood caps the JPY and helps USD/JPY to rebound from a multi-week low. A modest USD uptick contributes to the pair’s bounce, though
The Dow Jones is looking to pare recent losses, but topside momentum remains limited. Investors are pivoting out of popular tech rally favorites, dragging equity markets lower. The Dow is keeping on balance as investors rotate into non-tech darlings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) skirted Monday’s broad-market declines as investors gave a second thought
Gold rebounds 0.69% despite significant US job additions, challenging Fed’s rate cut path. Gold recovers from post-labor report drop as investors weigh Fed’s cautious disinflation stance. Upcoming US inflation and retail sales data set to influence gold’s trajectory, Fed policy. Gold price rebounded off daily lows on Friday, extending its rally for the fourth consecutive
The Australian Dollar depreciated as Australia’s trimmed mean fell to an annual 3.2% from 3.5%. Australia’s monthly Consumer Price Index increased by 2.3% YoY in November, the highest level recorded since August. The US Dollar appreciated as the 10-year yield on US Treasury bonds rose by over 1% on Tuesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) faced challenges
Gold climbs to $2,664 but faces pressure from a strong US labor market and Trump’s assertive tariff plans. Trump’s unexpected remarks on reclaiming the Panama Canal and imposing tariffs on neighbors bolster the US Dollar. People’s Bank of China boosts gold reserves, signaling increased demand as global economic uncertainties persist. Gold price advanced late in
