Gold Holds Ground Despite Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Gold (XAU/USD) rebounded from lows near $2,330 on Thursday, demonstrating resilience despite diminished expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) pivot toward rate cuts. Market Sentiment: Rate Cut Bets Fade, Safe-Haven Demand Persists Traders have scaled back expectations for a Fed rate cut in June following hotter-than-expected March Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Persistent inflation […]
USD/JPY Soars to 34-Year High on Surging US Inflation and Yields
USD/JPY surged to a near 34-year peak following a hotter-than-expected US inflation report that sharply boosted US Treasury yields. The pair breached the psychologically significant 152.00 level, often cited as a potential intervention trigger, though Japanese authorities have yet to take action. Currently trading near 152.70, the pair gains 0.90%. US Inflation Data Drives Yield […]
USD/CHF Falls to 0.9000 on Upbeat Sentiment, Eyes US Inflation
The USD/CHF pair plunged to 0.9010 early Tuesday as positive market sentiment offsets diminished expectations for a June Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut. Despite recent strong US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data supporting an inflationary outlook, risk-on sentiment prevails. Market Sentiment, Treasury Yields Impact USD The S&P 500’s positive opening reflects increased risk appetite. 10-year US […]
Silver Price (XAG/USD) Hovers Near Two-Year High Despite Rising Bond Yields
Silver (XAG/USD) experienced a slight sell-off after reaching a two-year high near $28.00 early Monday. Despite rising US Treasury yields following Friday’s strong Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, near-term demand for the precious metal remains robust. NFP Report Fuels Inflation Concerns, Impact on Fed Outlook The robust US jobs data has reduced expectations of a June […]
USD/CAD Surges to Four-Month High on Diverging US-Canada Jobs Data
The USD/CAD pair hit a fresh four-month high near 1.3640 early Friday, fueled by contrasting jobs reports in the US and Canada. The Loonie (CAD) weakened as the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report signaled a robust labor market while Canadian employment figures disappointed. Strong US Jobs Data Boosts USD The US Nonfarm Payrolls report revealed […]
Gold Price Holds Near Record Highs at $2,300 Amid Weakening US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) retreated slightly after establishing a fresh record high above $2,300 during Thursday’s early New York session. The precious metal benefits from a softer US Dollar, pressured by a disappointing US ISM Services PMI report. US Dollar Weakness and Market Sentiment The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended its decline to 104.00, while 10-year US […]
Canadian Dollar Rebounds on Weak US Services Data, Oil Prices Offer Support
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is trading higher on Wednesday, recouping losses from the previous two sessions. The Loonie benefits from the US Dollar’s selloff triggered by disappointing US services activity data. US Services PMI Misses Expectations, Easing Fed Fears The March reading of the US ISM Services PMI fell short of market forecasts, with the […]
EUR/USD Rebounds After Eurozone Manufacturing PMI, German Inflation Data
EUR/USD found support in the lower 1.0700s and staged a recovery after a better-than-anticipated final Eurozone Manufacturing PMI release on Tuesday. Although German inflation data came in slightly below forecasts, its impact on the pair was minimal. Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Provides Upside Surprise EUR/USD gained some traction following the final March reading of the Eurozone […]
AUD/USD Slides to Test 0.6480 Support on Strong US Data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its downward slide on Monday, pressured by a resurgent US Dollar following positive US manufacturing data. US ISM PMI Surprises with Expansionary Reading The US ISM Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rebounded to 50.03 in March, signaling expansion after a prolonged contractionary period. This beat market forecasts of 48.2. Additionally, the Prices […]
GBP/JPY Drifts Sideways During Easter Holiday Lull
The GBP/JPY pair held steady around 191.00 on Friday, experiencing minimal movement due to Easter holiday market closures. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments stating that monetary policy is prepared to respond to a variety of data outcomes had little discernible impact. Technical Analysis: GBP/JPY Remains Range-Bound The daily chart reveals a sideways trend for GBP/JPY, […]