United States Dollar Index gains support as strong US data sparks rate hike expectations
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining stronger for the second successive day and trading around 99.20 during the European hours on Thursday. The Greenback draws firm support following the release of robust US economic data. July’s US PCE price index accelerated […]
Inflation data supports gains – UOB
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research notes that US PCE inflation for July slightly exceeded expectations, helping US Treasury yields to rise and supporting the US Dollar against most G10 currencies. The DXY index posted its largest daily gain in nearly four weeks and has retraced about half of its prior losses, as markets keep […]
South Korean Won gains on back-to-back BoK interest rate hikes
The South Korean Won (KRW) trades higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with USD/KRW falling 0.3% to near 1,380 during the Asian trading session. The pair revisits its 11-month low as back-to-back interest rate hikes by the Bank of Korea (BoK) have strengthened the currency. Earlier in the day, the BoK raised its […]
Evening star threatens 216.00 support
The GBP/JPY failed to sustain the 217.00 breakout, reversing to the 216.50 area as traders faded the move, exacerbating the decline to current exchange rates. At the time of writing, the cross-pair exchanges hands with losses of 0.36%. GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Technical Outlook Price action shows GBP/JPY making a U-turn, opening the door to further […]
Consolidation range with upside risks against US Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Charlie Lay highlight that Taiwan’s booming AI-driven exports and strong external surplus create a fundamentally supportive backdrop for the Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Despite robust Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and export growth, the Central Bank of the Republic of China (CBC) is expected to keep rates at 2%, intervening to smooth […]
Canadian Dollar falls as trade tensions outweigh Oil, US PCE
USD/CAD rises 0.30% on Wednesday, trading around 1.3880 at the time of writing. The pair remains supported by renewed trade tensions between the United States (US) and Canada, which weigh on the Canadian Dollar (CAD), while the latest US inflation figures provide some support to the US Dollar (USD). However, rising Oil prices offer a […]
Gold pauses recovery as US PCE inflation test approaches
Gold (XAU/USD) edges lower on Wednesday as buyers trim their exposure ahead of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data, due at 12:30 GMT. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,615 after reaching $4,697 on Tuesday, its highest since May 14. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) preferred inflation gauge is expected to […]
British Pound weakens against Japanese Yen amid hawkish BoJ prospects
The British Pound (GBP) is under pressure against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, trading 0.22% lower at around 216.85 during the European trading session. The cross weakens as the Japanese currency strengthens, with financial markets pricing in an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in its policy meeting next month. Japanese […]
Gold holds steady near $4,650 as PCE data eyed for Fed rate path
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its two-way price moves for the second straight day and trades above $4,650 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The commodity remains within striking distance of its highest level since May 14 as traders keenly await the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for some meaningful impetus. Investors […]
Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs up to 50% against US
Canada said that it will implement 50% retaliatory tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods, following through on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vow to match US President Donald Trump’s duties “dollar for dollar,” the Guardian reported. The Canadian government said in a statement that new measure will take effect from September 8 and will impose […]
