Scotiabank analysts caution that the diminishing yield spreads between the UK and US are undermining the fundamental support for the British pound. Rising oil prices have rekindled concerns regarding stagflation in the UK, presenting a complex challenge for the Bank of England. Safe-haven demand stemming from the escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz has … Read more
USD/CAD rises as uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate hikes dampens broader market sentiment. Shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz persist in exerting upward pressure on global energy prices. Rising crude prices enhance dollar inflows into Canada, thereby offering fundamental support to the Canadian Dollar. USD/CAD continues to build on its upward momentum for the … Read more
USD/CHF stalls at 0.8100 amid hopes of a new round of peace talks in Iran. Investors continue to exercise caution regarding substantial investments in the US Dollar in anticipation of significant upcoming US labour data releases. The technical picture indicates a potential Head and Shoulders formation in progress. The US Dollar exhibits slight declines against … Read more
USD/CAD advances to approximately 1.4030 during the early European session on Monday. Trump announced that new discussions with Iran would commence on Monday. Market participants will be paying keen attention to the forthcoming US NFP report, scheduled for release later on Friday. The USD/CAD pair strengthens, approaching 1.4030 in the early European session on Monday. … Read more
GBP/USD softens to approximately 1.3530 in the early Asian session on Thursday. The US military has initiated another series of strikes targeting Iran. Rising tensions in the Middle East have led traders to amplify their expectations regarding Bank of England rate hikes this year. The GBP/USD pair experiences a decline, approaching 1.3530 in the early … Read more
USD/JPY has softened to approximately 160.15 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Trump stated that Iran ‘has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon.’ BoJ is anticipated to increase its short-term policy rate to 1.0% from 0.75% on Tuesday. The USD/JPY pair experiences a decline, reaching approximately 160.15 during the Asian trading hours on … Read more
EUR/USD has softened to approximately 1.1530 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the conflict with Iran and Hezbollah “has not yet ended.” The ECB is anticipated to increase its key interest rates by 25 basis points during its June meeting on Thursday. The EUR/USD pair is currently experiencing … Read more
USD/JPY shows resilience as it approaches 159.10 during the early Asian session on Friday. Japan’s core CPI inflation has decreased to a four-year low in April. FOMC Minutes indicated widespread backing for a Federal Reserve rate increase should inflation continue to be a concern. The USD/JPY pair advances to approximately 159.10 in the early Asian … Read more
The USD/JPY pair has moved upwards to approximately 159.20 during the Asian session on Thursday. Trump stated that his fundamental “objectives are nearing completion” in Iran. Japan’s Mimura indicated that authorities might implement a ‘decisive’ measure should speculative activities continue. The USD/JPY pair is showing increased strength, approaching 159.20 during the Asian trading session on … Read more
In the early Asian session on Thursday, USD/JPY has declined to approximately 158.85. Iran has initiated its most significant operation since the onset of the conflict, enhancing safe-haven inflows. The US Consumer Price Index increased by 0.3% month-over-month in February, aligning with expectations. The USD/JPY pair is experiencing slight declines, hovering around 158.85 in the … Read more
