GBP/USD is experiencing slight declines, hovering near 1.3240 during the early European session on Thursday. Stronger US PMI has intensified expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase. Financial markets are presently assigning a probability of 67% to the likelihood of a rate hike by the Bank of England in November. The GBP/USD pair records slight … Read more
USD/JPY has declined to approximately 157.85 on Thursday. Japan’s 10-year JGB yield increased by 8 basis points to 3.055%, marking its highest level since August 1996. Fed’s Barr indicated that additional policy adjustments are probable to effectively manage inflation. The USD/JPY pair draws the attention of sellers, hovering around 157.85 during the Asian trading hours … Read more
The Canadian Dollar remains resilient against the US Dollar, despite ongoing uncertainties in the geopolitical oil market. The ongoing tension between Iran and the United States, coupled with the possibility of restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, may lead to an increase in crude oil prices. Robust US manufacturing data has elevated the likelihood of … Read more
The SNB is anticipated to maintain its policy rate at 0% on September 24, although projections may still be subject to change. The US Dollar halted its three-day rally and relinquished daily gains, even as hawkish expectations from the Federal Reserve persist. Robust US manufacturing data elevates the likelihood of an October Fed rate hike … Read more
USD/JPY edges higher to near 157.60 in Wednesday’s early Asian session. The recent rate hike by the Bank of Japan was accompanied by two dovish dissents, which has exerted downward pressure on the Japanese Yen. Potential currency intervention from Japanese authorities may assist in curbing the JPY’s depreciation. The USD/JPY pair exhibits an upward momentum, … Read more
The USD/CHF pair experiences an uptick as the US Dollar appreciates, following indications from the Federal Reserve of a possible additional rate hike before the end of the year. Switzerland’s Q2 2026 current account surplus experienced a notable increase, reaching CHF 23.7 billion. The Swiss National Bank is widely anticipated to maintain its benchmark rate … Read more
Australia’s manufacturing, services, and composite PMIs all experienced a decline in September, exerting significant pressure on the AUD. The US Dollar gains strength as the Federal Reserve signals potential additional interest rate hikes this year. Markets are currently reflecting an approximately 89% probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase in December, in anticipation of … Read more
EUR/USD softens to approximately 1.1445 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. Fed’s Collins delivered hawkish remarks, indicating her support for a rate hike. Merz’s party experienced a significant defeat in a regional election, impacting sentiment within the Eurozone. The EUR/USD pair declines to approximately 1.1445 in the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The … Read more
The USD/CHF pair experiences depreciation as the US Dollar weakens in the context of enhanced risk-on sentiment. UOB Group strategists observe robust momentum; however, they assert that it is premature to validate a USD/CHF breach above 0.8300. Fed’s Musalem cautions that inflation may remain elevated, exceeding the 2% threshold, unless there are earlier and incremental … Read more
USD/JPY is experiencing upward momentum, approaching 157.55 during the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian session. The Bank of Japan’s absence of hawkish guidance following last week’s rate hike exerts downward pressure on the Japanese Yen. Traders are currently assigning a probability of 56.5% to the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase of at least … Read more
