Recent reports confirming Israeli missile strikes in Iran have heightened tensions in the Middle East, causing a wave of risk-aversion across financial markets. Explosions were reported in central Isfahan airport, with the cause still unknown. Additionally, radar battalions in Syria were reportedly hit, alongside speculations of warplane activity in Iraq. The S&P 500 futures slid
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The USD/JPY pair continues to decline as the US Dollar correction exerts pressure on the pair. During the Asian trading hours on Thursday, the pair was seen trading around 154.30, marking its second successive session of losses. The decline in the US Dollar is primarily responsible for the downward trend in the USD/JPY pair. Japan’s
The EUR/USD pair is currently trading around 1.0615 in the early Asian session, highlighting a bearish trend in the market. This downward movement can be attributed to the comments made by both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, indicating a shift towards a more restrictive monetary policy in the near future. Fed Chairman
The NZD/USD pair has been on a downward trend, reaching levels near 0.5880 during the Asian trading session. This decline can be attributed to investors seeking safe-haven assets like the US Dollar amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Traders are closely monitoring Israel’s response to Iran’s recent airstrike, which has added to the cautious
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have started the new week on a subdued note, failing to react significantly to Iran’s attack on Israel. Despite Iran launching explosive drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend in retaliation for a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria, the market remains relatively calm. This
Gold prices have been on the rise, reaching record highs near $2,390 during the early Asian session on Friday. This surge can be attributed to various factors, including market expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), gold purchases by the Chinese central bank, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the
The EUR/USD pair is currently trading around 1.0740, facing pressure from a stronger USD. This comes after an unexpected rise in US CPI inflation data in March, which pushed the US Dollar to yearly highs and weighed on the major pair. Investors are closely monitoring the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision and the
The Indian Rupee (INR) has shown a loss in its recent gains due to renewed demand for the US Dollar (USD). Despite this setback, factors such as Dollar sales from banks, lower crude oil prices, and India’s strong economic growth prospects are expected to help limit the downside for the INR. The upcoming US March
The Bank of Japan Governor Kazuao Ueda’s comments on the inflation and policy outlook highlight several key factors that will influence the future direction of monetary policy. The expectation of trend inflation gradually accelerating raises the possibility of a reduction in monetary stimulus if inflation approaches the 2% target. However, uncertainties surrounding factors such as
The Japanese Yen (JPY) has been facing downwards pressure for the second consecutive day due to a combination of factors. The cautious stance of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) towards policy tightening, softer domestic data, and a positive risk tone in the market have contributed to the weakening of the safe-haven JPY. The BoJ’s reluctance
The Indian Rupee (INR) is currently facing challenges as it trades in negative territory due to stronger demand for the US Dollar (USD). This demand is likely coming from importers, putting pressure on the INR. Additionally, the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the increase in oil prices are further weighing on the
Gold prices have climbed to an all-time high above the $2,300 mark during the early Asian session. This surge can be attributed to the weaker-than-expected US ISM Services PMI data for March and the speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) has reached its peak in the rate hike cycle, boosting demand for the precious metal.