The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.5% on Wednesday, as widely expected, while warning that underlying inflation is set to rise in the coming months—a scenario that could justify further rate hikes. Key Takeaways: Policy Decision: The BOJ maintained its overnight rate at 0.5%, …

Oil, Crude, trading

The Canadian dollar successfully reached the anticipated bearish targets during Monday’s trading session, hitting a low of 1.4265 after achieving the 1.4270 target. From a technical standpoint, the 4-hour chart indicates that the pair found solid support around 1.4260, prompting a minor bullish rebound. The stochastic indicator has entered the …

Oil, Crude, trading

U.S. crude oil futures have staged a strong rebound, aligning with the anticipated positive outlook from the latest technical analysis. A breakout above $67.20 acted as a catalyst, driving prices higher to a peak of $68.45 per barrel. From a technical perspective, the outlook remains cautious with a slight bearish …

Gold prices continue their record-breaking rally, surpassing the previous peak and setting a new all-time high near $3,038 per ounce, exceeding the projected target of $3,020. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart shows that gold remains well-supported by the simple moving averages, which continue to reinforce the upward trend. …

The euro continues to exhibit positive stability against the US dollar, aligning with the expected outlook after reaching the official target level of 1.0945 in the latest technical report, recording a high of 1.0954. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart indicates that the euro is encountering key resistance between …

Canada’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly rose to 2.6% in February, surpassing forecasts, as the expiration of a sales tax break mid-month contributed to broader price increases, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday. This marks the first time in seven months that inflation has exceeded 2%, reaching the midpoint of the Bank …

Oil prices surged over 1% on Tuesday, reaching their highest levels since early March, as geopolitical instability in the Middle East and China’s economic stimulus measures fueled market sentiment. As of 09:11 GMT: Brent crude rose $0.84 (1.2%) to $71.91 per barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $0.84 (1.2%) …

European stock markets edged higher on Tuesday as investors focused on a pivotal vote in the German parliament on debt reform and awaited developments in the Ukraine peace process, with U.S. President Donald Trump set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin later in the session. As of 04:02 ET …