Share: GBP/USD stays in green territory, though under pressure as sentiment shifts sour. The US Dollar Index erases earlier gains, cushioning the Pound Sterling advance. BoE’s Bailey: Inflation is down due to energy prices falling; monetary and fiscal policy would do the rest of the job. GBP/USD climbed above the 1.2600 figure during
Share: GBP/USD climbs above 1.2600, driven by optimistic UK data and a jump in UK yields. US data was mixed with solid Services and Composite PMIs, but Manufacturing PMI fell into contraction. Upcoming speeches by the BoE Governor and US economic reports to provide further cues for GBP/USD movement. The Pound Sterling (GBP)
Share: WTI crude oil prices declined following the start of a truce in the Gaza Strip. OPEC+ postpones crucial meetings, sparking speculations of potential oil production cuts for 2024. Global factors like higher US crude stockpiles, China’s uncertain oil demand, and non-OPEC production growth contribute to Oil price trends. West Texas Intermediate (WTI),
Share: AUD/USD rallies near 0.6600, continuing its upward trajectory on the back of a buoyant market mood. Mixed US economic reports fuel speculation of a potential Fed policy shift despite recent hawkish remarks. Upcoming economic, including RBA speeches and key US data, are set to offer fresh impetus to AUD/USD traders. The AUD/USD
Share: The New Zealand Dollar continues cruising higher on broadly positive market sentiment. The Kiwi rises in line with global equities as Oil continues its downtrend and US PMIs come in mixed. NZD/USD ends the week on a high note, rising to within close proximity of the 200-day SMA at 0.6100. The New
Share: The New Zealand Dollar trades higher against the US Dollar but lower versus the Yen on Friday. The Kiwi is supported by a relatively benign outlook for inflation amongst most counterparts. NZD/USD establishes a floor and rebounds, resuming the uptrend from midweek. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is trading mixed at the
Share: AUD/USD experienced a notable uptick, gaining 0.67% in the New York session and heading towards a weekly increase of over 2.30%. Despite Federal Reserve officials resisting the idea of rate cuts in 2024, market futures are pricing in a potential easing of 100 basis points by December next year. Upcoming week will
Share: USD/JPY falls below the key 150.00 level, trading at 149.76, down 0.64% amidst a shift in market sentiment. US housing data shows resilience with Building Permits and Housing Starts exceeding expectations but fails to support USD/JPY. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasizes the need for patience in monetary policy, linking future
Share: GBP/USD continues its downward trend, dropping 0.16% despite the UK GDP narrowly avoiding a contraction in Q3. The Bank of England’s cautious stance mirrors the Fed’s, as both central banks adopt a meeting-by-meeting approach to monetary policy. Upcoming economic releases from the UK and US, including jobs, inflation, and retail data, are
Share: AUD/USD declined 0.12% for the day, marking a significant weekly drop from 0.6522 to 0.6338. The RBA’s 25 bps rate hike under new Governor Michele Bullock’s leadership fails to provide a bullish impetus for the Aussie. Jerome Powell’s hawkish tone on US monetary policy adds to the AUD’s woes, with China’s economic
