The yen is struggling, and Tokyo’s warnings have diminished in impact. On Thursday, USD/JPY was observed trading around 161.7, attracting new bids towards 162.00 and approaching a 40-year peak, positioning the Japanese yen near its lowest point against the dollar since 1986. The pair has disregarded a consistent stream of verbal intervention from Japanese officials, … Read more
USD/CAD maintains its losses following the signing of a preliminary agreement between the US and Iran aimed at concluding hostilities, which has resulted in a reduction of safe-haven demand. The US Dollar may regain strength as half of the FOMC members anticipate at least one rate hike this year. An increase in oil prices could … Read more
The pound slid to a two-month low against the dollar Thursday, trading near $1.33 after the Bank of England held rates as expected but failed to lift sterling in the face of a resurgent greenback. The session concluded a challenging 48 hours for cable, as the currency was initially pressured lower by a hawkish Federal … Read more
USD/JPY remains around 160.80, marking the peak level since July 2024, which was attained on Thursday. Japan’s Minoru Kihara cautioned that the government stands prepared to react suitably to fluctuations in currency values at any moment. The US Dollar experienced a decline as safe-haven demand diminished, following a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US … Read more
AUD/USD is showing an upward movement even though market participants are dismissing the possibility of any interest rate changes on Tuesday. The US Dollar has experienced a decline as the prospects of a US-Iran peace deal diminished, leading to a reduction in safe-haven demand. This shift has contributed to easing concerns regarding inflation and the … Read more
GBP/USD is on the rise as the US Dollar shows signs of weakness, influenced by reports regarding a US-Iran peace agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced that the agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now finalised. The BoE is anticipated to maintain interest rates at their current level during … Read more
The euro is providing a classic example of why an increase in interest rates does not necessarily lead to a stronger currency. EUR/USD was observed around 1.1567 on Friday, June 12, showing a slight decline for the day and remaining just above its lowest point since early April, despite the European Central Bank implementing its … Read more
USD/CAD declines as the US Dollar stabilises in anticipation of updates from the Middle East and significant Federal Reserve policy information. A strong US inflation report reinforced the outlook for a prolonged period of elevated Federal Reserve interest rates. The Canadian Dollar could experience a decline as decreasing oil prices coincide with reports of the … Read more
USD/CAD may experience depreciation as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar could find support from rising oil prices. The US Dollar exhibited resilience amid increased risk aversion stemming from renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The US executed a series of third-wave retaliatory strikes on Iranian coastal targets on Wednesday, in response to an Iranian ballistic … Read more
The Australian dollar experienced a downward gap at the beginning of the trading session on Monday, yet subsequently demonstrated indications of resilience. That being said, later in the day, we have observed a slight increase in interest rates in the United States, which has exerted additional pressure on the Australian dollar. Currently, it appears probable … Read more