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
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
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
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
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned around 156.10, experiencing a decline for the fifth consecutive session as the yen strengthens in response to increasing anticipations of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the upcoming December 11 FOMC meeting. The recent shift signifies the initial prolonged retreat since early October, when the pair ascended to a … Read more
The GBP/USD pair maintains its upward trend, currently trading near 1.3240, following its seventh consecutive daily increase. The recent development indicates a blend of dollar weakness, a favorable fiscal environment in the UK, and evolving monetary outlooks across both sides of the Atlantic. Market participants are adjusting their portfolios in anticipation of the significant central … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned slightly above 156.00, following a pullback from the previous week’s peak of 158.00. The yen strengthened as a result of robust Tokyo CPI figures, increased retail activity, and a boost in industrial production. In November, Tokyo’s headline CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year, while the core reading remained steady at … Read more
The USD/CAD experienced a decline prior to the Thanksgiving lull, influenced by increasing expectations for forthcoming Fed rate reductions. In light of recent short-term weakness, it is important to note that major support zones are still holding firm, and the prevailing rate differentials suggest a favorable outlook for U.S. dollar strength in the future. The … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned around 156.30, continuing its upward trajectory for the week following a recovery from an intraday low of 155.65. Japan’s yen remains under pressure, finding it difficult to maintain any recovery as traders assess the government’s new ¥21.3 trillion fiscal stimulus, marking the largest effort since the pandemic. Prime Minister … Read more
Australia’s recent inflation surprise has disrupted the RBA’s projections, eliminating expectations for immediate rate cuts and even introducing the possibility of an increase. Given the persistent underlying pressures and a shift towards a hawkish market pricing, AUD/USD appears to be transitioning into a new phase, and technical indicators suggest a diminishing bearish trend, which could … Read more