The EUR/GBP pair is under pressure, sliding toward the 0.8400 psychological level as Eurozone inflation data fuels expectations of a dovish European Central Bank (ECB) policy shift. Released on Tuesday, May 2025, preliminary figures show core inflation cooling, pushing the ECB closer to a rate cut at its Thursday meeting. …
Read More »US Labor Market: Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Unexpected Surge in Job Openings
In April 2025, US job openings rose unexpectedly to 7.39 million, up from 7.2 million in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). This increase defied expectations of a decline to 7.1 million, signaling persistent labor market strength despite economic uncertainties. The …
Read More »Gold Edges Lower Amid Profit-Taking, But Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Uncertainty Keep Prices Elevated
Gold prices slipped in Asian trade on Tuesday as traders booked profits after a strong rally fueled by renewed geopolitical risks and persistent trade tensions. The yellow metal had surged over 2% on Monday, buoyed by heightened uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, and ongoing concerns about U.S. …
Read More »Euro Rises Against US Dollar Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
The euro climbed against the US dollar in the first session of the new trading week, fueled by intensified selling pressure on the American currency amid growing concerns over trade tensions. These concerns have intensified due to multiple factors since the end of last week through the close of Monday’s …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session – US Jobs Data and Eurozone Flash CPI in Focus
The US Dollar (USD) came under renewed selling pressure at the start of the trading week, dropping to multi-week lows as trade tensions and concerns about the US economy resurfaced.What to Watch on Tuesday, June 3, 2025:US: The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below 99.00, hitting seven-week lows despite slight …
Read More »USD/JPY Falls Due Amid Broader Market Uncertainties, Japan’s Ongoing Economic Challenges
The USD/JPY currency pair experienced a notable decline on the first trading day of the new week, reflecting the broader weakening of the US dollar. This downturn was primarily driven by renewed concerns over trade tensions between the United States and China, further exacerbated by the US administration’s plans to …
Read More »US Stocks Decline Alongside Dollar Amid Renewed US-China Trade Tensions
Just like the US dollar, Wall Street stocks are retreating due to the resurgence of trade tensions between the United States and China, as reflected in statements made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last Friday. He highlighted the stalling of negotiations and the need for a strong push to …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Gains for Third Day as Oil Prices Rise and US Dollar Weakens
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) continued its upward trend against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive session on Monday, bolstered by higher oil prices and ongoing weakness in the Greenback. Positive developments in Canada’s manufacturing sector, contrasted with a deeper contraction in US factory activity, further supported the Loonie’s …
Read More »UK Consumers Keep Borrowing Amid Trade Uncertainty, Lending Data Suggests Q2 Growth Resilience
UK consumers continued to borrow and spend with confidence in April, shrugging off fears of an economic slowdown from the ongoing US trade war and a weakening domestic labour market. According to the latest money and lending figures, released by the Bank of England, this resilience is expected to support …
Read More »Gold Rises as Trade Tensions, Dollar Weakness Support Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices gained in Asian trading on Monday, as heightened tensions between the U.S. and China and uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Broader metal markets also found support from a softer dollar, after a Federal Reserve official hinted at the possibility of interest …
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