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GBP/USD Climbs to 1.3240 as Dollar Dips on Fed-Cut Hopes

GBP/USD remains stable around 1.3235, demonstrating strength as the U.S. Dollar Index approaches 99.20, marking its lowest point since mid-November. Market participants are assigning approximately an 89% likelihood to a 25-basis-point rate reduction by the Federal Reserve during the policy meeting on December 10, with the Bank of England anticipated to take similar action on … Read more

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EUR/USD Soars to 1.1660 as Weak U.S. Labor Data Sparks Rate-Cut Buzz

The EUR/USD pair increased to 1.1660 after reaching 1.1675, its peak since October 20, influenced by a widespread decline in the U.S. Dollar. Market participants are currently factoring in a nearly guaranteed 25-basis-point rate cut at the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting on December 10, as weak U.S. employment data has added to the bearish sentiment … Read more

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AUD/USD Stays Steady Under 0.6550 Ahead of Australian GDP Data

The AUD/USD pair is currently trading in a stable manner around 0.6540 during the early hours of trading in Asia on Tuesday. Weaker-than-expected US economic data and increasing expectations for a US interest rate cut in December have led to a decline in the US Dollar against the Australian Dollar. Market participants will pay close … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays Around 1.3220 as Weak U.S. Data Drags Down Dollar

The GBP/USD pair is currently stabilizing near 1.3220, following a retreat from the five-week peak of 1.3276, influenced by contrasting monetary dynamics from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. This fragile balance signifies not stability, but rather tension — a currency struggle influenced by weakening U.S. manufacturing figures, plummeting inflation in the U.K., … Read more

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EUR/USD Soars to 1.1630 as Fed’s Dovish Stance Boosts Euro

The EUR/USD pair has experienced an upward trend for the sixth consecutive session, maintaining a position close to 1.1630, marking its peak since mid-November. The rally is driven by increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. The U.S. Dollar Index has declined below 99.50, while Treasury yields have … Read more

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AUD/USD Soars Ahead of GDP and US Data Wave

AUD/USD begins the week with a six-day winning streak, marking its most robust performance since April. This trend is fueled by widespread US dollar weakness, strong Australian economic data, and a solid appetite for risk. As Q3 GDP approaches and the US data calendar is filled with PMIs, PCE, and labor metrics, it is anticipated … Read more

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USD/JPY Dips Under 155.00 as BoJ Hints at December Rate Increase

The USD/JPY pair experienced a notable decline in early December trading, moving down to 155.40 after a loss exceeding 100 pips during the London session, driven by a resurgence in yen strength in response to a clear hawkish stance from the Bank of Japan. The recent development signifies a notable transformation in market dynamics, as … Read more

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EUR/USD Approaches 1.1600 as Fed Cut Expectations Rise

The EUR/USD pair concluded the week around 1.1600, continuing its consolidation phase for the fourth week in a row. In light of the volatility observed in risk assets, the pair has consistently traded within the range of 1.1400 to 1.1720, indicating a strategic equilibrium between a dovish Federal Reserve and a prudent European Central Bank. … Read more

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USD/JPY Soars to 160 as Japan’s Finance Chief Cautions on Yen Speculation

The USD/JPY pair hovered around ¥156.70 following comments from Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, who remarked that the recent volatility of the yen “is not moving based on fundamentals.” During an appearance on Fuji TV, Katayama highlighted the importance of stability that mirrors economic reality, indicating Tokyo’s growing unease regarding the depreciation of the yen. … Read more

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GBP/USD Surges to 1.33 as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Grow

The GBP/USD pair maintains strong momentum, having rallied from last week’s low of 1.3100 to currently hover around 1.3239, approaching short-term resistance near 1.3250. The pound has shown resilience, supported by a combination of domestic fiscal confidence, a rise in investor sentiment following the budget, and a decline in U.S. dollar strength as the Federal … Read more