Gold prices are clinging to the $3,300 mark as investors brace for the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, set to release on Friday at 12:30 GMT. The precious metal, XAU/USD, remains under pressure from a robust US Dollar, which has gained momentum following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish decision …
Read More »EUR/GBP Soars 100 Pips: US Jobs Woes and UK Economic Gloom Fuel Rally
The EUR/GBP currency pair staged a dramatic rally on Friday, surging 100 pips from its weekly low of 0.8611 to reach 0.8711. This sharp upswing was driven by a dismal US jobs report and mounting concerns about the UK economy, as investors brace for the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming …
Read More »Eurozone Consumer Inflation Holds Steady in July
Annual CPI: 2.0% (unchanged from June) Core CPI (excluding food and fuel): 2.3% Month-on-Month CPI: 0.0% (flat after a 0.3% gain in June) Key Highlights: Inflation Dynamics: Inflation remains within the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target, easing pressure on policymakers for further rate cuts after the end of the easing …
Read More »Gold Prices Stabilize Amid U.S. Trade Tensions and Dollar Strength
Gold Prices: Spot gold inched up 0.2% to $3,396.25 an ounce, while Gold Futures were steady at $3,348.10/oz by 01:58 ET (05:58 GMT) on Friday. However, gold is heading for a third straight weekly loss, as a surging U.S. dollar dampens demand, despite the safe-haven demand spurred by escalating U.S. …
Read More »Yen’s Slippery Slope: USD/JPY Soars to Four-Month Peak
As the clock strikes 1:24 AM EEST on August 1, 2025, the Japanese yen is enduring its sixth consecutive day of decline, with the USD/JPY pair rocketing to its highest point since April. This surge, now hovering near 150.72 during U.S. trading hours, reflects a nearly 0.85% daily gain and …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: All Eyes On NFP
The U.S. dollar is riding a wave of momentum, stretching its gains into a sixth consecutive day and hitting fresh two-month highs. This surge comes as investors digest the latest central bank update and rising inflation data, all while bracing for tomorrow’s pivotal Nonfarm Payrolls release. The market is buzzing …
Read More »Gold’s Rollercoaster Ride Explained: Soaring High as the Dollar Stumbles!
As the clock strikes 10:49 PM EEST on July 31, 2025, gold is riding a thrilling wave, climbing steadily since the U.S. trading session kicked off today. The precious metal has surged to $3,295 per ounce, marking a solid 0.6% gain from yesterday’s close of $3,275, as the U.S. dollar …
Read More »Euro’s Trade Turmoil: EUR/CHF Plummets as Swiss Franc Shines
As the financial markets close in on 10:14 PM EEST on July 31, 2025, the EUR/CHF currency pair has taken a dramatic dive, hitting its lowest point since May 5 and extending a four-day losing streak. Trading near 0.9280, the pair has shed nearly 0.60% this week, reflecting growing unease …
Read More »NFP Countdown: What Investors and Traders Can Expect
As the clock ticks down to the release of the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report tomorrow, August 1, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET, investors and traders are bracing for a pivotal moment that could dramatically reshape the financial landscape. With less than 12 hours remaining, the anticipation is electric, fueled by …
Read More »Fed’s Rate Hold Shakes Up Asset Classes
The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, July 30, sent varied signals across major asset classes, from equities to cryptocurrencies. Announced amid economic uncertainty and political pressures from President Donald Trump, the decision, coupled with Fed Chai Jerome Powell’s cautious outlook, influenced markets in distinct …
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