In the early Asian session on Friday, EUR/USD was trading stronger near 1.1080 despite the release of positive US GDP data. The US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the second quarter (Q2) rose at an annual rate of 3.0%, surpassing expectations. The report indicated that the US economy could avoid a recession, reducing
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The euro has recently pulled back from its previous highs, encountering strong resistance at the 1.1200 level. After two unsuccessful attempts to break through, the price has corrected to around 1.1100. Currently, the pair is trading within a range of 1.1200-1.1090, with the potential for different scenarios to unfold in the upcoming trading sessions. If
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The AUD/JPY cross has gained momentum near 97.55 during the Asian session, marking a 0.36% increase for the day. One of the contributing factors to this uptrend is the positive Chinese economic data released. In July, Chinese Retail Sales rose by 2.7% year-over-year, surpassing market expectations and providing support to the Australian Dollar. However, the
The AUD/USD pair saw a significant boost, settling near the 0.6600 level. This move came as a result of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintaining its hawkish position. The RBA’s unwavering stance, coupled with stronger Chinese inflation figures, provided a strong foundation for the Australian Dollar (AUD). However, the escalating geopolitical tensions in the
The AUD/USD pair slightly retreated, settling near 0.6575 on Friday, experiencing a modest descent of 0.30%. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its hawkish stance, leading to a buoyant Australian Dollar despite the setback. Investors were also digesting Chinese inflation reported during the European session, which added to market sentiment. The RBA’s unwavering hawkish
The recent surprising decision by Mexico’s central bank, Banxico, to lower interest rates by 25 basis points in a 3-2 split decision has left many market participants scratching their heads. Despite concerns over rising inflation and stagnating economic growth, Banxico signaled its intention to implement further easing measures in the near future. This move has
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After facing a rough start on Monday, the US Dollar (USD) managed to recover on Tuesday and is currently hovering near the 103.00 mark. This recovery can be attributed to renewed market sentiment and a general improvement in the overall economic outlook. The absence of any major news regarding the conflict between Iran and Israel
Following the disappointing July jobs report, the US Dollar (USD) has been under immense pressure. The DXY index, which measures the strength of the USD, experienced a significant decline after the release of the report, dropping to levels not seen since March. The weak data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report highlighted
As global markets gear up for another potentially turbulent week, investors are grappling with concerns about overpriced stocks and the implications of central banks cutting interest rates. While expectations of rate cuts have driven rallies in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and bonds, the fear of assets being “priced to perfection” looms large. The recent solid earnings season
The EUR/USD pair edged higher to 1.0895 in Monday’s early Asian session, up 0.12% on the day. This increase can be attributed to Fed’s Williams statement that the US central bank is “getting us closer to a disinflationary trend that it’s looking for.” The rising bets on the Federal Reserve rate cut in September and