EUR/USD declined to approximately 1.1420 on Tuesday, slightly lower for the session but resting at its weakest point since mid-March, as the global aversion to risk provided the dollar with an additional safe-haven appeal alongside its existing rate advantage. The pair has remained confined within a narrow range just above 1.1400 during European trading, exhibiting … Read more
USD/JPY is currently positioned at approximately 161.5, stabilising just beneath the peak observed since July 2024, while the yen remains near its lowest point since 1986. The pair has steadily advanced due to the increasing divergence in rates between the Fed and BoJ, coupled with persistent carry-trade flows. It has surpassed the previous intervention zone … Read more
USD/CAD achieved a peak of 1.4191 on Monday, marking its highest level in 14 months. The Greenback appreciates due to heightened safe-haven demand in light of renewed concerns regarding the US-Iran peace deal. The Canadian Dollar declines as oil prices decrease in the wake of a 60-day US-Iran peace roadmap facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan. … Read more
GBP/USD moves higher, surpassing the 1.3200 mark following the resignation announcement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The decision was anticipated given the scrutiny surrounding his leadership, particularly after a significant loss in the local elections in May. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester, stands out as the most strategically advantageous candidate to succeed Starmer. The … Read more
EUR/USD commenced the week with a slight decline, trading at approximately 1.1444 during the European session on Monday, reflecting a decrease of about 0.23% and hovering near 1.1450 — a level not seen since mid-March. The move occurred as the US Dollar Index increased by 0.25% to approach 101.00, continuing the broad-based dollar strength that … Read more
AUD/USD has declined to approximately 0.7010 during the Asian session on Friday. US Vice President has cancelled a trip to Switzerland intended for discussions regarding Iran. The Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance maintains its current policy, prompting increased speculation regarding future rate hikes, which in turn bolsters the value of the US Dollar. The AUD/USD pair … Read more
The British Pound mitigated some of its daily losses against the US Dollar, yet it continued to exhibit a negative stance in the wake of recent UK economic data. UK Retail Sales experienced a significant rebound in May, increasing by 1.2% month-on-month, surpassing expectations and offsetting the revised 1.0% decline observed in April. Traders exercise … 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
The pound is currently in a state of anticipation amid one of the most concentrated catalyst windows of the year. GBP/USD is trading near 1.342, up approximately 0.40% on the session and maintaining a position just below the 1.34 handle, as the dollar softens in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s inaugural decision under new Chair … Read more