Forex Market

Gold prices experienced a downturn, influenced by a confluence of factors including a strengthening US dollar, rising Treasury yields, and profit-taking by traders. This decline occurred despite underlying market jitters related to US equities and employment data. Gold’s upward momentum stalled on Thursday, as US Treasury yields rebounded and the …

Market Caution Expected Ahead of US Jobs Report and Amid Trade UncertaintyThe US dollar recovered some ground, partially reversing its weekly decline, as markets await the crucial US employment report and remain uncertain about trade policies. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded slightly, supported by a modest rise in US …

The USD/CAD pair edged higher to around 1.4305 late Thursday, supported by slightly firmer US yields. Market caution prevailed due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding US trade policy, particularly regarding potential tariffs on Canada. While a 30-day delay on tariffs was granted, the threat persists, and any renewed trade tensions could …

The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) is poised to release its January Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a critical economic indicator that provides insights into the health of the U.S. labour market. The consensus forecast anticipates an increase of around 170,000 jobs, following a 256,000 increase in December. This report …

The Bank of England recently cut interest rates to 4.5% from 4.75% and significantly lowered its economic growth forecast for 2025 from 1.5% to 0.75%. While they upgraded growth predictions for 2026 and 2027, they also warned of rising inflation due to increased energy and water bills, potentially reaching 3.7% …

The British Pound (GBP) plummeted against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, shedding nearly 1% after the Bank of England (BoE) delivered a surprise interest rate cut. The GBP/USD pair tumbled to a low of 1.2359, reflecting the market’s reaction to the BoE’s unexpectedly dovish stance and subsequent forecasts of …

European stock markets advanced on Thursday, with investors keeping a close watch on the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming rate decision and digesting a wave of corporate earnings reports. Germany’s DAX: +0.8% France’s CAC 40: +0.6% UK’s FTSE 100: +1.2% Bank of England Expected to Cut Rates The BoE is …

Gold prices maintained a steady upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, staying close to their record highs as fears surrounding the U.S.-China trade war continue to fuel demand for safe-haven assets. Gold Market Update Spot Gold: $2,869.17 (+0.1%) Gold Futures (April): $2,887.90 (-0.2%) Record High: $2,882.53 (hit on Wednesday) …

Gold’s relentless climb has propelled it to unprecedented heights, reaching a record peak. However, this impressive rally has also triggered overbought conditions, raising the specter of a potential pullback. While the long-term bullish trend remains intact, traders are now closely monitoring key support levels for signs of a potential correction. …

The USD/JPY currency pair experienced a significant drop, falling 1.13% to 152.59. This sharp decline occurred as the pair decisively broke through both the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and the Ichimoku Cloud (Kumo), signaling a strengthening downtrend and potential appreciation of the Japanese Yen.The 175-pip drop on Wednesday confirms …