Recent economic data and forecasts have the potential to greatly influence the direction of the AUD/USD currency pair. In particular, upcoming releases such as the ISM Services PMI, Australian GDP numbers, US Services PMI, and the US Jobs Report are likely to play a significant role in shaping market sentiment and investor decisions. The services
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Emerging market currencies are facing a challenging time as the U.S. Federal Reserve shows no urgency to lower interest rates. The Fed’s cautious approach, combined with uncertainty surrounding key national elections, is putting pressure on these currencies. According to a recent Reuters poll of currency analysts, most emerging market currencies are expected to either weaken
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The USD/JPY exchange rate experienced a pullback on Tuesday due to a risk-off market sentiment. The market’s risk-off tone generated safe-haven demand, benefiting the Yen and pressuring the USD/JPY pair. Additionally, rumors circulating that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is considering reducing its bond purchases further supported the Japanese Yen and added downward pressure on
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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino emphasized the importance of monitoring the impact of the yen’s movements on the economy. While the weakening of the currency may influence the timing of interest rate hikes, Himino also cautioned against directly targeting exchange rates in monetary policy decisions. He emphasized the need to carefully analyze the
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European shares saw a steady increase for the third consecutive session as investors eagerly awaited the predicted interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). The STOXX 600 ended the day with a 0.3% rise, with Spanish and Italian stocks leading the gains at 0.7% and 0.5% respectively. The positive sentiment in the market
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The incoming Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is faced with the daunting challenge of fulfilling her campaign promises to enhance social programs amid a surge in the budget deficit. In his final year in office, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador increased spending to complete infrastructure projects and expand welfare programs, leading to a budget deficit of
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EURCHF recently reached a 14-month high of 0.9928 before experiencing a sharp decline towards the 50-day SMA. This drop was accompanied by momentum indicators turning bearish, signaling a potential shift in the market sentiment. Despite the ongoing recovery since late December in an attempt to erase the significant downtrend from 2021-2023, the pair faced resistance
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Gold prices have been oscillating recently, hovering near a three-week low. One of the key factors influencing this trend is the increasing likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates later this year. This expectation has been fueled by signs of easing inflationary pressures in the United States, which in turn undermines the strength of
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