On May 22, 2025, USD/CAD held steady near 1.3886, buoyed by Canada’s faltering economic data despite the US dollar’s broader woes. With Canada’s factory prices plunging and the US grappling with a $36 trillion debt pile, the pair resists sharp declines. Experts warn that the Bank of Canada (BoC) and …
Read More »Oil Prices Slide as OPEC+ Weighs Output Hike and U.S. Inventories Surprise to the Upside
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday, pressured by rising concerns over a potential increase in global supply and weaker-than-expected demand data from the United States. The latest downturn reflects renewed anxiety that the crude market may face a period of oversupply heading into the summer months. At 04:55 ET (08:55 …
Read More »Gold Extends Gains as U.S. Debt Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Support Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices climbed further in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing a strong upward trend fueled by rising demand for safe-haven assets amid deepening concerns over the United States’ fiscal outlook and lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3,338.04 an ounce, while June gold futures …
Read More »European Markets Slide as U.S. Deficit Woes, Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment
European stock markets retreated Thursday, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp selloff as investors grew increasingly uneasy about the deepening U.S. fiscal deficit and the fading prospects for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4%, and …
Read More »Dow Jones Comes Under Selling Pressure 22/5/2025
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Read More »CAD Faces Mild Downward Pressure 22/5/2025
The Canadian dollar came under renewed pressure in recent intraday trading after encountering strong psychological resistance at 1.3900, which triggered a downside reaction and negative momentum. On the 4-hour chart, the rejection from 1.3900 has been reinforced by the simple moving averages, which continue to act as dynamic resistance levels. …
Read More »GBP Attempts to Gain Ground Against the Dollar 22/5/2025
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Read More »Crude Oil Breaches Support Line 22/5/2025
U.S. crude oil futures experienced mixed trading in the previous session after testing the psychological resistance level at $64.00, which effectively halted the upward momentum and capped further gains. Technically, oil is now stabilizing around $61.60. A closer look at the 4-hour chart reveals that the price has broken below …
Read More »Gold Holds Firm to Its Uptrend 22/5/2025
Gold prices have surged in recent intraday trading, breaking decisively above the key $3,270 resistance level and reaching a new high of $3,345. From a technical analysis perspective, the bullish trend remains firmly in place. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) continues to gain upward momentum, holding above the 50 midline, …
Read More »Euro Eyes a Potential Break Above Resistance 22/5/2025
The euro advanced against the U.S. dollar in the previous trading session, reaching a session high of 1.1362. From a technical analysis perspective, the 4-hour (240-minute) chart shows that the EUR/USD pair has successfully consolidated above the previously breached resistance at 1.1255, now acting as support in accordance with the …
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