In the end, EUR/USD was virtually unchanged. At one point, the euro was down 0.7% against the USD. This was due to two successive pieces of news, both of which brought the geopolitical risks in Europe back into investors' focus, at least for a short … [Continue reading]
USD/CHF attracts some buyers above 0.8800 amid mounting Russia-Ukraine tensions
USD/CHF rebounds to near 0.8835 in Wednesday’s early European session. Markets have pared bets for a 25 bp) interest-rate cut at the December meeting. Any signs of escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine could boost the CHF, a … [Continue reading]
WTI holds steady below $69.50 amid mounting Russia-Ukraine tensions
WTI price steadies near $69.30 in Wednesday’s early Asian session. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory. Weaker Chinese demand could weigh on the WTI price. West Texas Intermediate … [Continue reading]
Forex Today: UK inflation comes next amid doubts around extra BoE easing
The US Dollar navigated without a clear direction in a context dominated by the resurgence of Russia-Ukraine geopolitical concerns and the subsequent search for safe havens. Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, November 20: The US Dollar Index … [Continue reading]
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Buyers intervene, lifting pair above 163.00, still holds losses
EUR/JPY declined by 0.47% to 163.10 in Tuesday's session. Price rallied above 163.00 after buyers stepped in following a decline to 161.50, but indicators remain deeply negative. The pair might continue shedding ground as long as it remains below the … [Continue reading]
Bailey speech: Gradual approach to removing policy restraint will help observe risks to inflation outlook
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey testifies on the November Monetary Policy Report (MPR) before the UK Parliament's Treasury Select Committee (TSC) on Tuesday. Key quotes Services inflation is still above a level that's compatible … [Continue reading]
Japanese Yen struggles to lure buyers; USD/JPY climbs back closer to mid-154.00s
The Japanese Yen fails to capitalize on its modest intraday gains amid BoJ rate hike uncertainty. Reduced bets for aggressive Fed rate cuts revive the USD demand and lend support to USD/JPY. Intervention fears and geopolitical risks could help … [Continue reading]
Japan’s Kato: Closely watching FX moves with the utmost sense of urgency
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Tuesday that he is “closely watching FX moves with the utmost sense of urgency.” Additional quotes Important for currencies to move in a stable manner reflecting fundamentals. Will continue to take … [Continue reading]
Gold surges above $2,600 amid soft USD, escalating geopolitical tensions
Gold prices rally over 1.80%, boosted by geopolitical developments and a dip in the US Dollar Index to 106.27. Recent US support for Ukraine escalates tensions, influencing safe-haven assets and impacting the Greenback. Traders adjust Fed rate cut … [Continue reading]
Colombia Gross Domestic Product (YoY) fell from previous 2.1% to 2% in 3Q
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