The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggles to hold its early recovery on Friday as the fallout from suspected Japanese intervention and the possibility of direct action by the United States (US) keep the Greenback under pressure. At the time of writing, the … [Continue reading]
Fed’s Barkin: It’s a close call whether interest rates are high enough
Richmond Federal Reserve (Fed) President Tom Barkin said on Friday that it remains uncertain whether the current level of interest rates is sufficiently restrictive to bring inflation back to the Fed's 2% target, according to an interview with The … [Continue reading]
Euro recovers as Eurozone inflation stays firm
EUR/USD trades near the 1.1530 area during Friday's American session, consolidating after a strong rally off intraday lows. The Euro found support from resilient Eurozone inflation data, although gains remain capped as hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) … [Continue reading]
XRP sustains bearish bias as price lingers below $1.10
Ripple (XRP) retains a bearish near-term tone on Friday, falling toward the psychological support at $1.00. This follows renewed inflation concerns in the United States (US) after the Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged, as two … [Continue reading]
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP edge lower despite renewed ETF inflows
The cryptocurrency market broadly corrects on Friday, as investors assess macro uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, which continue to escalate in the Middle East. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading below $64,000, down from the weekly high of $65,745. … [Continue reading]
Japanese Yen: Intervention and cautious BoJ stance – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur reports that Japan’s Ministry of Finance intervened in FX markets, with apparent US Treasury support, to address a weak Japanese Yen as Tokyo inflation stabilises around 2% with upside risks. However, the Bank of Japan left … [Continue reading]
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Climbs back above mid-160.00s as BoJ rate decision looms
The USD/JPY pair is seen building on the previous day's late recovery from sub-158.00 levels, or the lowest since May 14, and gaining positive traction during the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices climb back above the 160.50 level amid the … [Continue reading]
Forex Today: US Dollar extends sell-off after weak US growth, Yen surges on suspected intervention
Here is what you need to know for Friday, July 31:The US Dollar (USD) falls sharply during the American session on Thursday after United States economic growth missed expectations and underlying inflation moderated. Additional pressure comes from a … [Continue reading]
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin builds momentum alongside ONDO and PUMP gains
The cryptocurrency market continues to build momentum on Thursday as selling pressure subsides. Bitcoin (BTC) has notched three straight days of gains and is currently trading above $64,000, with bulls eyeing a potential breakout above the immediate … [Continue reading]
Federal Reserve: September hike risk stays elevated – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO strategists analyze the latest Federal Reserve decision to keep the federal funds rate at 3.5-3.75%. They highlight dissenting votes, Kevin Warsh’s emphasis on the 2% inflation target, and the Fed’s reliance on market signals. They expect … [Continue reading]