Remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues will hog the limelight on Thursday. Fed officials lately explained why they supported an outsized rate cut at the September meeting. Powell’s speech and Fed commentary could rock the US Dollar … [Continue reading]
Japanese Yen holds position as US Dollar loses ground due to dovish Fedspeak
The Japanese Yen receives downward pressure as traders expect the BoJ to delay further rate hikes. The BoJ Meeting Minutes highlighted a consensus among members on the need to remain vigilant regarding inflation risks. Traders await US Gross Domestic … [Continue reading]
Australian Dollar receives support from divergent policy outlooks between central banks
The Australian Dollar gains ground as the RBA and Fed adopt different policy outlooks. The Reserve Bank of Australia is highly expected to keep interest rates unchanged in the near future. The US Federal Reserve may deliver more rate cuts by the end … [Continue reading]
Australian Dollar stands weak after local CPI figures
AUD/USD retreats on resurgent demand for safe-haven US Dollar amid lingering global economic concerns. Hawkish RBA stance and market expectations of 50 bps Fed rate cut in November support the pair. Despite softer Australian CPI data, near-term RBA … [Continue reading]
United States 5-Year Note Auction down to 3.519% from previous 3.645%
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Pound Sterling corrects from 1.3400 while the overall outlook remains firm
The Pound Sterling faces pressure near 1.3400 against the US Dollar, while the latter's outlook remains vulnerable. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey sees a gradual decline in interest rates. Investors await the US PCE inflation data for August on Friday … [Continue reading]
Switzerland ZEW Survey – Expectations fell from previous -3.4 to -8.8 in September
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls retain control near four-month top, above $32.00 mark
Silver consolidates near a multi-month peak touched earlier this Wednesday. The technical setup favors bulls and supports prospects for additional gains. Any corrective slide could be seen as a buying opportunity and remain limited. Silver (XAG/USD) … [Continue reading]
GBP/USD crosses 1.34 for the first time since March of 2023
GBP/USD continues Pound rally on Greenback weakness. US consumer sentiment data shows US consumer still fear inflation. Markets have leaned into higher expectations of further outsized Fed cuts. GBP/USD extended the ongoing Pound Sterling rally for … [Continue reading]
BoC’s Macklem: We are looking for continued easing of inflation to 2%
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem noted early Tuesday that the BoC will continue to carefully watch consumer conditions in Canada, reiterating that the BoC's timing and pace of rate cuts will be dependent on data. Key highlights With … [Continue reading]