Investor sentiment towards risk stayed strong on Wednesday as the US House geared up to vote on concluding the longest government shutdown in American history. As we reach the 43rd day, a favorable vote would enable government agencies to start disseminating a significant backlog of economic data in the upcoming weeks — data that is … Read more
GBP/USD is currently positioned between 1.3140 and 1.3200 following a recovery from the intraday decline influenced by the reopening of the U.S. government and a subsequent selloff in the USD, which has decreased to the range of 99.37 to 99.50 on the DXY. The pair’s recovery toward 1.3197, reaching a new two-week high, indicates a … Read more
The EUR/USD has ascended into the 1.1615–1.1630 range following a breach of a resistance level that had held the pair back for several weeks. This movement was propelled by a U.S. Dollar that experienced immediate weakening after the conclusion of a 43-day government shutdown, marked by a close 222–209 vote in the House. The recent … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned around 154.30–155.00, approaching levels that haven’t been observed in eight months. This movement is influenced by political developments in Tokyo, which are altering expectations regarding the forthcoming policy decision from the Bank of Japan. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s initial formal discussion with Governor Kazuo Ueda triggered fluctuations as she … Read more
The USD/CHF experienced a significant decline. However, it continues to operate within a wide consolidation range. Support is positioned around 0.79, and a breakout above 0.8150 may trigger bullish momentum, particularly with the possibility of SNB intervention on the horizon. The US dollar has experienced a notable decline against the Swiss franc during trading on … Read more
The GBP/USD has decreased to 1.3105, reflecting a decline of 0.34% in Wednesday’s North American session. The pair’s weakness indicates a significant interplay of UK political instability, declining labor data, and evolving expectations regarding Bank of England policy. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index remains stable around 99.58 as Washington moves closer to concluding its government … Read more
The EUR/USD pair was observed trading at approximately 1.1574 on Wednesday, reflecting a decline of 0.11% intraday as market participants assessed the impact of disappointing U.S. employment data in light of increasing anticipations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. Despite intraday losses, EUR/USD is currently up 0.63% week-on-week, showing strength near the upper … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently trading at approximately ¥154.10, consolidating close to its nine-month peak after reaching ¥154.49, as global traders assess the optimism surrounding Washington’s fiscal relief in contrast to Tokyo’s tightening stance. The U.S. Senate’s decision to reopen the government has sparked increased demand for the dollar and enhanced risk appetite, while Japan’s … Read more
The U.S. dollar experienced a decline in the early part of the Monday session, but subsequently rebounded, demonstrating renewed strength against the Canadian dollar once more. Ultimately, the Canadian dollar faces several challenges, chief among them being the sluggish nature of the Canadian economy itself. Additionally, we must consider the implications of the trade war … Read more
GBP/USD remained around 1.3120, showing a decline in momentum after it was unable to maintain its position above the 1.3170–1.3180 range earlier in the session. The pair’s short-term trajectory is limited by declining UK employment data, which has strengthened expectations that the Bank of England may consider rate cuts earlier than previously thought. The UK … Read more