AUD / USD is struggling to hold its modest intraday gains amid modest USD strength. A more optimistic Fed and rising US bond yields help jump-start demand for the USD on Friday. A softer risk tone weighs on the higher perceived risk AUD and contributes to the pair’s slide. The pair AUD/USD extends its steady […]
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USD / CAD remains bearish near weekly lows, around 1.2650 after US / Canada data
USD / CAD came under new selling pressure on Thursday amid widespread USD weakness. The bulls seemed rather unimpressed by falling oil prices, which tend to undermine the loonie. Disappointing U.S. unemployment claims offset dismal retail sales Canadians and did not do much to provide support. The pair USD / CAD it maintained its strongly […]
GBP / JPY recovers returning near 151.00 after the BoE statements
GBP / JPY caught aggressive offers in reaction to a more aggressive policy statement from the Bank of England. The Bank of England indicated that a modest policy adjustment would likely be necessary. The risky mood undermined the JPY and continued to support the momentum. The British pound strengthened across the board after the Bank […]
USD / CAD struggles near weekly lows just above 1.2650
A combination of factors causes aggressive selling around USD / CAD on Thursday. Bullish oil prices benefit CAD and put pressure amid weaker USD. Investors are now awaiting Canadian and US macro data for further momentum. Intraday selling around the USD has continued through the first half of Thursday’s European session, dragging USD / CAD […]
USD / CHF remains stable near 0.9250 and moves shortly after SNB
USD / CHF is witnessing moderate and limited price action within a range during the European session. The market reacts shortly after the SNB announced its monetary policy decision on Thursday. The risk appetite and the optimistic bent of the Fed support the prospects for some short-term rally. The pair USD / CHF has remained […]
AUD / USD rises above 0.7350 again
AUD / USD regains positive traction on Thursday amid new selling around the USD. Risk appetite weighs on the safe haven USD and benefits the higher perceived risk AUD. The optimistic Fed lean could act as a tailwind for the USD and limit the pair’s rise. Intraday selling bias around USD has pushed the pair […]
XAU / USD clings to modest gains near $ 1,780 ahead of FOMC
Gold faced rejection near the 200-hour SMA for the second consecutive session on Wednesday. The risk appetite boost was seen as a key factor acting as a headwind for the safe haven metal. A dovish USD price action did little to provide support ahead of the FOMC’s policy decision. Upgrade: After rising early in the […]
WTI consolidates recovery around $ 71.50 before EIA and Fed
WTI clings to recent gains on DXY caution and market sentiment improves. Inventories measured by API in the United States fell 6.1 million barrels last week. The focus remains on the Fed’s decision, the Evergrande situation and the EIA data. The price of a barrel of WTI (NYMEX futures) entered a phase of consolidation to […]
Consolidating around the 0.7250 region
Risk appetite helps AUD / USD gain some positive traction on Wednesday. Optimistic expectations from the Fed act as a tailwind for the USD and limit the pair’s gains. The technical setup favors the bears and supports the prospects for further losses. AUD / USD is struggling to capitalize on its modest intraday gains and […]
USD / CAD retraces below 1.2800, focusing on FOMC decision
A combination of factors drove USD / CAD lower on Wednesday. Bullish oil prices propped up the loonie and put pressure amid a weaker dollar. The market focus remains glued to the outcome of the FOMC monetary policy meeting. The USD / CAD pair maintained its bid tone during the first half of the European […]
