Japanese Yen edges higher against USD amid intervention fears, lacks bullish conviction – FXStreet
The Japanese yen is supported due to concerns about the possibility of government intervention. The uncertainty of the Bank of Japan's rate hike and the risk-on environment should limit the value of the safe-haven yen. A rise in US bond yields could provide a tailwind for the USD/JPY ahead of the Fed's decision. The Japanese […]
Australian Dollar retraces recent losses as China’s Trade Surplus widens in October – FXStreet
The Australian dollar strengthens as China's trade surplus widens in October due to better-than-expected exports. Australia's trade surplus in September fell to 4.609 billion, compared to the expected 5.3 billion. The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday. The Australian dollar (AUD) rose following […]
EUR/USD dives as Trump declares victory – FXStreet
With Trump's imminent victory in the US presidential election, the EUR/USD pair has taken a big hit. The Fed is expected to cut rates again on Thursday, but by 25 basis points. The euro has generally underperformed amid growing concerns about the eurozone's economic growth. EUR/USD plunged to near 1.0700 in European trading on Wednesday, […]
Australian Dollar plunges around 2% as Trump trades optimism boosts US Dollar – FXStreet
The Australian dollar fell as traders grew cautious ahead of the US presidential election results. The Australian dollar could regain momentum after RBA Governor Michelle Bullock reaffirmed her hawkish stance on Tuesday. Exit polls in Georgia give Mr. Trump a 10% lead over Ms. Harris, based on less than 1% of votes counted. The Australian […]
Japanese Yen dives back closer to multi-month low against USD on US election results – FXStreet
The Japanese yen has been unable to capitalize on the modest appreciation led by the hawkish Bank of Japan minutes. Uncertainty about the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike and risk-on impulses are weighing heavily on the yen. The US election results will cause a sharp rise in the USD, pushing the USD/JPY pair higher. […]
Australian Dollar rises amid hawkish RBA guidance – FXStreet
AUD/USD strengthens as RBA Governor Michelle Bullock emphasizes the need to maintain a restrictive interest rate stance. The US presidential election remains the main driver for AUD/USD ahead of the Trump and Harris elections. Trump's victory is expected to be detrimental to the Australian dollar, as he has promised to raise tariffs on China. In […]
EUR/USD sinks again, taps new 16-week bottom – FXStreet
EUR/USD has fallen by 8/10 percent over the week. The fiber optic tender is being dashed by a baffling speech from ECB planners. EU and US PMI data to be released on Thursday could spark new momentum. EUR/USD fell another fifth of a percentage point on Wednesday as the fiber collapsed ahead of Thursday's new […]
BoJ's Ueda: It's taking us time to get to 2% inflation – FXStreet
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said late Wednesday that the BOJ remains committed to stimulating inflation expectations in Japan. Most of the world's major central banks have focused on cutting interest rates in the face of falling inflation after price increases outpaced incomes for longer than expected, but Japan has never seen the flames […]
EUR/USD remains vulnerable on firm US Dollar, ECB dovish bets – FXStreet
The EUR/USD pair remains in a weak position as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates again in December. ECB President Lagarde is expected to give new hints on the outlook for interest rates on Tuesday. Fed policymakers believe a smaller rate cut is appropriate. EUR/USD is trading near round level support at 1.0800 […]
Australian Dollar holds gains due to hawkish sentiment surrounding the RBA – FXStreet
The Australian dollar is Hawkish sentiment surrounding the RBA's policy outlook. The Australian dollar could face challenges due to increased risk aversion amid concerns about a potential resurgence of inflation in the US. The yields on US 2-year and 10-year bonds are 4.02% and 4.19%, respectively. The Australian dollar (AUD) reversed recent losses against the […]