ForexNewsPlus Updates

AUD/USD Falls Despite Hawkish RBA Outlook

AUD/USD has declined to approximately 0.7035 during the early Asian session on Monday. Iran has launched missiles towards Israel for the first time since the ceasefire in April, heightening concerns about a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict. The RBA’s hawkish stance could limit the potential decline of the Australian Dollar. The AUD/USD pair … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

USD/CAD Slips as Rising Oil Prices Boost Canadian Dollar

The USD/CAD pair experiences a decline, influenced by the upward movement in oil prices, which bolsters the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. WTI experiences an uptick as Oman halts loading operations at Mina al Fahal due to an explosion near its single-buoy mooring berths. The US Dollar remains robust as traders assess the implications of a potential … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

Pound Slips as Strong Dollar Overshadows BoE Hawkishness

Sterling finds itself ensnared in a predicament akin to that of the euro: despite the central bank adopting a hawkish stance, the currency continues to depreciate. The Bank of England has shifted its focus to indicating potential rate increases in response to persistent inflation, which is likely to bolster the pound. However, a robust U.S. … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

USD/JPY Tests 160 as Fed and BOJ Faceoff Looms

USD/JPY is firmly positioned at a critical threshold on the board. The pair sits at 159.93, positioned directly against the 160.00 threshold that Japanese authorities have established as the boundary for acceptable yen depreciation, ensnared in a three-way standoff. A robust U.S. employment report revealing 172,000 jobs, coupled with a 10-year yield at 4.54% and … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

EUR/USD Caught Between Fed and ECB

EUR/USD remains firmly anchored. The pair is currently trading around 1.1610, positioned at the lower end of its annual range, following a strong dollar that has driven it to a six-week low against the greenback. The euro isn’t weak in any absolute sense — it’s simply constrained, trapped within a narrow range below a series … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

GBP/USD Holds Near 1.3450 Amid Risk Caution

GBP/USD is seeking direction around 1.3450 in a market characterised by caution. Rising tensions between the US and Iran are impacting risk appetite on Monday. The pair is exhibiting a triangular formation, with a bearish outcome appearing more likely. The British Pound remains practically flat against the US Dollar on Monday, trading both sides of … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

AUD/USD Consolidation Signals Possible Breakout

AUD/USD is currently testing the immediate resistance level at the nine-day EMA, positioned at 0.7161. The 14-day Relative Strength Index near 51 suggests a neutral-to-slightly positive momentum. The initial support is identified at the 50-day EMA of 0.7116. AUD/USD shows a recovery after two consecutive days of declines, currently trading near 0.7160 during the Asian … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

USD/JPY Slips Below 159 on Iran Deal Hopes

USD/JPY experiences a decline, approaching 158.85 during the Asian session on Monday. US moves closer to an agreement with Iran. Markets anticipate a June BoJ rate increase, even in light of Japan’s CPI inflation data coming in softer than expected. The USD/JPY pair declines to approximately 158.85, breaking the two-day winning streak during the Asian … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

EUR/USD Stays Firm Amid Global Tensions

The single currency is engaging in the meticulous effort characteristic of the concluding phases of a prolonged recovery, and the displayed price this Friday clearly indicates the current state of indecision. The EUR/USD pair is currently trading within a range of $1.1730 to $1.1782, varying by venue and time, reflecting an increase of approximately 0.50% … Read more

ForexNewsPlus Updates

AUD/USD Rises on Strong Inflation Data

AUD/USD experiences a gradual ascent, reaching approximately 0.7130 during the early hours of Thursday’s Asian session. In March, Australian CPI inflation experienced a significant rise, influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that led to higher energy prices. At the April meeting on Wednesday, Federal Reserve officials decided to maintain the current interest … Read more