Share: The EUR/GBP climbed to a fresh five-month high at 0.8740 on Friday, but the Euro bid proves short-lived. The Euro is set to close out Friday’s trading session in the red, but still sees green for the week against the Pound Sterling. Next week sees EU & UK PMI double-header on Tuesday.
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Share: The AUD/NZD saw firm gains on the week, Aussie gains nearly 1.3% from Monday opening bell. Kiwi drastically underperforms its closest neighbor, gives up most of its gains from September’s late jump. Aussie touched a fresh one-month high ahead of Friday’s market close. The AUD/NZD finished up a strong trading week with
Share: The Canadian Dollar ended the trading week flat against the US Dollar. A Retail Sales beat sees little positive momentum for the Loonie as markets remain USD-focused. Steady Crude Oil prices aren’t hurting the CAD, but aren’t helping it either. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is seeing some minor lift on Friday, but
Share: NZD/USD saw 0.30% losses declining near 87.30 . The cross tallies a four-day losing streak and will close a 0.80% losing week. For the first time since April, the pair trades below the 20 and 100-day SMA. In Friday’s session, the NZD/JPY continued facing selling pressure, seeing losses for a fourth consecutive day.
Share: EUR/JPY climbs for the second straight day, breaking above 158.92, but closes at 158.74. BoJ’s ultra-loose monetary policy pressures JPY, while positive EU data reduces a possible ECB rate hike. Technical analysis shows potential for further gains, with YTD high at 159.76 as next target for buyers. EUR/JPY climbed for the second
Share: The US Dollar struggles to find demand at the end of the week. Markets are digesting Powell’s words on Thursday. US Treasury yields are retreating and the odds of a hike in December declined. The US Dollar (USD) measured by the US Dollar Index (DXY) oscillates between gains and losses in the
Share: Mexican Peso stays defensive, posting over 1% weekly loss vs. the US Dollar. August Retail Sales in Mexico show a mixed picture, with gains over the year but a monthly plunge and signs of deceleration. Geopolitical risks cap Peso’s gains, including tensions in the Middle East and US military base attacks. Mexican
Share: The NZD/USD hit a new low for the year as the Kiwi loses ground against the US Dollar. Markets twisted following a dovish showing from Fed Chair Powell, but the Kiwi extends downside momentum. New Zealand Trade Balance figures failed to inspire meaningful momentum. The NZD/USD slipped into a fresh low for
Share: EUR/USD consolidates in a narrow trading band through the Asian session on Thursday. The fundamental backdrop and the technical setup support prospects for further losses. A convincing breakout through the descending channel hurdle will negate the bearish bias. The EUR/USD pair struggles to gain any meaningful traction on Thursday and oscillates in
