EUR/USD remains steady during the North American session on Friday, poised to end the week with modest gains of over 0.18% as traders brace for the next week's monetary policy decision by the Federal Reserve (Fed). At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.1736, virtually unchanged. Euro ends week modestly higher as soft US data cements rate cut bets, narrowing policy divergence with ECB US economic data continued to drive price action on Friday as Consumer Sentiment in September deteriorated, while inflation expectations remain above the Fed's 2% goal. This, and the payrolls revision...
Oil prices slid on Wednesday after Russia agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal that Moscow and Kyiv stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure temporarily, which could lead to more Russian oil entering global markets. Brent crude futures were down 12 cents, or 0.2%, at $70.44 a barrel by 0106 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) lost 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $66.75. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities but stopped short of endorsing a full 30-day ceasefire that Trump hoped for. Russia is one of the...
GBP/USD traded thinly on Tuesday, but still inched back into the 1.3000 handle, chalking in a fresh 19-week high ahead of high-impact rate calls from both the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of England (BoE). The Fed is widely expected to hold steady on rates this week, but a fresh update to the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) interest rate expectations will draw plenty of eyes. The Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest rate call is due on Wednesday. According to the CME's FedWatch Tool, rate markets broadly anticipate the Fed to stand pat on rates for the next two meetings, with the...
EUR/USD surrenders intraday gains after posting a fresh five-month high near 1.0955 in Tuesday's North American session. The major currency pair falls back as the US Dollar (USD) attracts bids ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision, which will be announced on Wednesday. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback's value against six major currencies, rebounds from the five-month low of 103.20.According to the CME FedWatch tool, the Fed is almost certain to keep borrowing rates steady in the range of 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday. This would be the second straight...
The AUD/USD struggles to maintain gains, hovering near the 0.6350 zone as bullish momentum fades.China's economic stimulus provided initial support, but investors turn cautious ahead of key US data.Technical indicators suggest consolidation, with the pair facing resistance near recent highs.The AUD/USD rebound halts near 0.6350 as market caution prevails. The pair lost momentum on Tuesday after initially benefiting from renewed optimism surrounding China's economy. The Australian Dollar found support from Beijing's special action plan to boost household incomes and domestic consumption....
The US Dollar Index edges higher, recovering from earlier losses.Germany plans to inject 0.5 trillion euros into fiscal spending.Geopolitical uncertainty rises as Trump and Putin hold key discussions.Economic indicators show resilience despite market volatility.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of six currencies, is stabilizing after avoiding a fresh five-month low. Traders react to Germany's significant fiscal expansion while monitoring geopolitical risks linked to ongoing talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President...
Gold price skyrockets past the $3,000 figure and hit a record high of $3,038 on Tuesday amid uncertainty on United States (US) President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs to be enacted on April 2, while traders eye Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy decision. XAU/USD is trading at $3,037, up by 1.20%. Risk appetite remains deteriorated, even though talks between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin relieved some of traders' stress with the latter agreeing to a 30-day halt on attacking Ukraine energy facilities, according to Reuters. Nevertheless, the Bullion rally continued with...
Oil prices eased about 1% on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed moves to end the three-year-old war in Ukraine, which could result in a possible easing of sanctions on Russian fuel exports. Putin agreed to Trump's proposal that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days. Brent (LCOc1) futures fell 51 cents, or 0.7%, to settle at $70.56 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 68 cents, or 1.0%, to settle at $66.90. Even if the U.S. and Russia work out a ceasefire in Ukraine, some...
Gold's price (XAU/USD) surges again and reaches a fresh all-time high currently at $3,031 on Tuesday. The precious metal trades around $3,029 at the time of writing ahead of some important events set to take place. The rise comes after Israel executed military operations on possible Hamas tactical positions and buildings. The move is seen as the end of the ceasefire deal, which started in January and is likely to bring more Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels and retaliation by Hamas as a counter-response to the recent intervention by Israel. The ceasefire failure comes just hours before United...
Gold (XAU/USD) is extending its decline on Wednesday for a second consecutive day as the US Dollar (USD) and US Treasury yields firm ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...
Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against its US counterpart and reversed part of Friday's recovery from the lowest level since July 23 following Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's remarks....