Dollar declines on firm Fed rate cut in September

Dollar declines on firm Fed rate cut in September

The EURUSD pair rebound to near the psychological resistance of 1.1000 in Friday’s New York session. The major currency pair bounced back as the US Dollar declined with investors gaining confidence that the Federal Reserve will start reducing interest rates from the September meeting. The DXY Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback’s value against six … Read more

Trump, ’s ear stirs more uncertainty

Trump, ’s ear stirs more uncertainty

There is a lot to digest from the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend, with US politics, which was already very divided, now marred with violence, said Rabobank’s senior FX strategist Jane Foley. “Market pricing can only respond in a binary manner and, for the markets, the complexities of the … Read more

Europe, US markets point higher; Bitcoin momentum improves

Europe, US markets point higher; Bitcoin momentum improves

By Naeem Aslam     European and US stock futures are trading higher on the first trading day of the second half of the year, with another reason for traders to feel a little more confident Monday being the news of the first round of the French snap parliamentary election. France is the second-largest economy in … Read more

Eurozone political uncertainty poses risks for Euro

Eurozone political uncertainty poses risks for Euro

The EURUSD pair weakened near 1.0730, snapping the three-day winning streak during early European trading on Thursday, with the upside for the pair seeming limited as investors are worried about political uncertainty in the Eurozone. Investors will closely watch the preliminary Eurozone and US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for June, which are due on Friday. … Read more

Europe uncertainty holding back EUR bulls

Europe uncertainty holding back EUR bulls

The EURUSD pair edged higher in early Asian trading on Tuesday and is currently in the 1.0765-1.0770 range, albeit lacking strong follow-through buying. Moreover, the fundamental backdrop and the technical setup warrant some caution before positioning for an extension of the previous day’s modest rebound from the 1.0735-1.0730 region, or a one-month low. The US … Read more

Dollar recovers after Fed rate-cut bets fade

Dollar recovers after Fed rate-cut bets fade

The EURUSD pair fell to 1.0830 in European trading after failing to reach a two-month high near 1.0900. ECB governing council member Klaas Knot suggested a gradual rate-cut approach based on recent data showing wage growth and improved Manufacturing PMI. The Dollar’s DXY Index recovered to 104.80 due to market sentiment. Investors are now expecting the Fed to start reducing interest rates in the last quarter of the year.

Euro steadies as markets eye Eurozone, US inflation data

Euro steadies as markets eye Eurozone, US inflation data

The EURUSD pair is trading around 1.0850 in a tight range. ECB policymakers are hesitant to commit to further rate cuts beyond June due to concerns about reviving price pressures. Traders have lowered expectations of three rate cuts to two this year. Higher wage growth is leading to increased consumer spending and inflationary pressures. Germany’s Ifo Business Climate data for May missed estimates, with the Business Climate Index, Current Economic Assessment Index, and Expectations Index all falling short of expectations.

EUR shows strength amid ECB rate cut uncertainty

EUR shows strength amid ECB rate cut uncertainty

The EURUSD pair is holding near 1.0900 in European trading due to investors’ higher risk appetite. The European Central Bank is expected to start reducing interest rates from the June meeting, but policymakers are divided over a rate-cut move in July. The focus will shift to the Eurozone and U.S. preliminary Purchasing Managers Index data for May. Fed policymakers are expected to maintain a hawkish stance on interest rates despite a decline in price pressures. New York Fed Bank President John Williams believes the monetary policy is in a good place and sees no need for changes at the moment.

Dollar tumbles on soft inflation, weak retail sales

Dollar tumbles on soft inflation, weak retail sales

The EURUSD pair reached a monthly high near 1.0870 as the US Consumer Price Index eased and Retail Sales remained stagnant in April.

USD weakens on poor NFP data, slower wage growth

USD weakens on poor NFP data, slower wage growth

The USD weakened on Friday as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported weak labor demand and slowing wage growth in April.