The EUR/USD pair is presently trading below 1.0600, having retreated from a weekly high of 1.0675. The Eurozone released mixed economic data in October, with GDP declining by 0.1% in Q3 but inflation falling to 2.9% in the same month.ECB officials maintain that more tightening is possible, with Joachim Nagel …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 30
Gold retreated after surging on Friday and is trading slightly below $2,000. Silver initially surged towards October highs but later trimmed its gains, settling at $23.30. Markets are looking forward to a busy Tuesday in the middle of a loaded week with central bank meetings and key economic data. Risk …
Read More »EUR/USD clears daily losses, downside more likely
EUR/USD experienced a daily low of 1.0521 and recovered towards the 20-day SMA, around 1.0560. The Euro faced selling pressure after the ECB held rates steady, and Christine Lagarde acknowledged the Eurozone’s economic struggles. The USD gained momentum on strong Q3 GDP data, but lower US yields limited the upwards …
Read More »EUR/USD retreats on T-yields, disappointing EU data
EUR/USD reverses course at 50-DMA, sliding below 1.0600 as US Treasury bond yields rise.US economy gains momentum with S&P Global Manufacturing PMI at 50 and Services PMI at 50.9.Eurozone business conditions continue to deteriorate, with Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMIs in recessionary territory. EUR/USD reverses its course at the 50-day …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 23
Crude oil prices declined on Monday. The WTI barrel dropped to its lowest level in a week, reaching $85.66.Gold pulled back despite the sharp slide in US yields; XAU/USD found support above $1,970. Meanwhile, Silver experienced losses and dropped below $23.00.Remarkable DevelopmentsThe Treasury market was the center of attention on …
Read More »Geopolitical escalation, uncertainty continue to weigh on EUR/USD
With the EUR/USD pair extending its losses for the day to backslide to 1.525, the euro has not been able to close out a range of 1.00-1.0600 as market sentiment has turned bearish. US Treasury yields are on the rise again, with the benchmark 10-year note hitting its highest level …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 17
In the Asian session, Chinese economic data including GDP figures will be the main focus, while RBA Bullock will be speaking at a panel discussion. At the same time, UK inflation data will be released during European trading hours.Economic DataIn the US, another round of positive economic data was released, …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs amid risk-on pulse following key US data
The EUR/USD pair is on track for a higher opening on Tuesday as risk appetite returns to the markets after a brief respite. Investor sentiment is on the rise following a positive surprise in US Retail Sales, prompting the USD to take a breather. The pair is pushing higher amid …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October, 12
Due to increased Treasury yields, gold abruptly pulled back from over $1,880 and dropped below $1,870. Similar to Gold, Silver too experienced a fall and fell under $22.00. The 10-year yield jumped from 4.57% to 4.73%, while the 2-year yield increased from 4.98% to 5.07%.The US dollar continues to trade …
Read More »EUR/USD dives post CPI data, stirs for potential Fed action
US September CPI YoY rises to 3.7%, above expectations and reviving talk of rate hikes. As the US Dollar strengthens under inflationary pressures, EUR/USD trades around 1.0550.The neutral stance of ECB officials contrasts with probable Fed policy changes, which makes the EUR/USD dynamics more tense. Following a hotter-than-expected US inflation …
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