Gold Price Outlook: XAU/USD stays at risk, with $4,000 in view
Gold prices have been struggling on Monday, reflecting a moderate appetite for risk and the ongoing anticipation surrounding the US-China trade negotiations. The metal saw a decline of nearly 2%, lingering close to the $4,000 support level. US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, expressing optimism about achieving a favorable trade agreement with Chinese President Xi […]
EUR/USD stays around 1.1600 as weak CPI data does not change Fed position
The EUR/USD pair is projected to finish the week down by 0.21%, though it has managed to stay above 1.16 for the third consecutive day. There seems to be a significant resistance that is limiting any upward movement, especially since recent U.S. economic data might not keep the Federal Reserve from lowering interest rates. Positive […]
EUR/USD stays around 1.1650 as optimism in trade boosts US Dollar
The euro (EUR) faced some pressure against the US dollar (USD) on Monday, as the dollar gained strength amid optimism about potential easing of trade tensions between the US and China. Currently, EUR/USD is holding steady above 1.1650. At the same time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against six major […]
Australian Dollar stays robust after the PBoC’s interest rate choice.
The Australian dollar (AUD) appreciated against the US dollar (USD) on Monday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. This rise in the AUD/USD pair follows the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)’s decision to maintain its interest rates. Specifically, the one-year and five-year loan prime rates (LPR) remain unchanged at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively. Given […]
EUR/USD stays steady around 1.1650 after France’s credit rating cuts
EUR/USD Struggles Amid French Downgrade The EUR/USD pair has faced challenges once again, hovering around 1.1660 during Asian trading on Monday. The euro saw a dip following a Bloomberg report stating that S&P Global Ratings downgraded France’s credit rating from AA- to A+. This decision stems from “increased” budget uncertainty, despite the French government having […]
Australian Dollar stays down as likelihood of an RBA rate cut increases
The Australian dollar (AUD) experienced a drop against the US dollar (USD) on Thursday, reversing some of its recent gains from the day before. Movement in the AUD/USD pair has stagnated, as the Australian dollar faced challenges after the release of employment data. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), employment saw a rise […]
Previous Liberty assistant gets hired while his wife, ex-coach Sandy Brondello, stays available.
Olaf Lange Takes on Head Coach Role for German Women’s National Team Olaf Lange, previously an assistant coach with Liberty, has landed a new position, while his wife, Sandy Brondello, the former coach of New York, is still searching for her next opportunity. The German Basketball Federation announced on Wednesday that Lange will be the […]
EUR/JPY stays steady around 176.50 as demand for safe-havens decreases
EUR/JPY Currency Update The EUR/JPY has bounced back from its previous losses and is now trading close to 176.50 during Asian trading hours on Monday. This rise comes as the Japanese yen faces challenges, partly due to a drop in safe-haven asset demand linked to reducing tensions in US-China trade relations. Recently, former President Trump […]
EUR/USD stays steady above 1.1600 as US-China trade issues and government shutdown persist
EUR/USD has stabilized after an almost 0.5% increase in the previous session, currently trading near 1.1620 during the Asian hours on Monday. However, the US dollar might strengthen further as trade tensions between the US and China continue to escalate. The dollar could keep facing challenges due to the ongoing US government shutdown. President Trump […]
Government shutdown continues into the second week as Congress stays at an impasse
Government Stalemate Continues as Shutdown Persists It’s an eerie reminder of the October situation two years ago. Back then, the House removed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and Congress floundered without leadership for three weeks. This October, things aren’t much better; Congress is, once again, unable to secure enough votes to reopen the government. “We have […]