In July, we witnessed a remarkable surge, with oil prices soaring over 14%, marking the most substantial monthly percentage increase since January last year. A perfect blend of tighter supply and surging demand triumphed over concerns about potential interest rate hikes and lingering inflation, igniting economic growth prospects. Adding to the excitement for...
The precious metal appeared to find strong support, hovering above the crucial $1,930.00 level for most of Wednesday and Thursday. However, things took a thrilling turn after the Non-Farm Payroll data release, as Gold broke out of the $1,993.8 level, setting the stage for a potential reversal ahead. The US Dollar is currently facing headwinds, thanks to a...
The yellow metal is potentially heading for weekly losses amid a surge in the US dollar's strength. Despite a slight relief on Friday, gold had been grappling with significant losses from the previous session when data revealed that the US economy outperformed expectations in the second quarter. This impressive reading bolstered the dollar and pushed gold over 1%...
The BOJ's decision to adopt a more flexible bond yield approach indicates a potential shift away from its ultra-dovish stance. Under this approach, bond yields will be allowed to fluctuate beyond the previous target range. The economic landscape was further impacted by surprising data on Friday, indicating that inflation in Japan's capital exceeded expectations...
The GBPUSD pair faced downward pressure last week due to a dampened economic outlook caused by the Bank of England's aggressive policy amid fears of a recession. Despite this, overall sentiment for Pound Sterling remains bullish, as the UK central bank may consider more interest-rate hikes to tackle inflation. In June, UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) softened to...
Prepare yourself for a thrilling week ahead as all eyes are fixated on the much-anticipated interest rate decision by the Fed. The question on every trader's mind is, will the Fed signal an end to this year's rate hikes? And if they do, brace yourself, because oil could be on the brink of a momentous breakthrough, turning that elusive $80 per barrel from...
Welcome back to our weekly US Oil market analysis! Oil prices have been on a remarkable upward trend, extending their gains for a fifth consecutive week. The rally has been driven by perceptions that supply is increasingly tightening in comparison to demand, although recent US government petroleum data has only marginally supported this notion. Despite the...
The Japanese economic docket reveals that consumer price index (CPI) inflation remained stubbornly high through June, despite government measures to curb prices. This has raised the possibility of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) tightening monetary policy. However, BOJ policymakers are cautious and prefer to analyze more data to ensure sustained growth in wages and...
Welcome, traders, to this week's XAUUSD price action-based technical analysis. Gold prices experienced a decline as the dollar surged to its highest point in over a week. As we gear up for the upcoming central bank policy meetings, including the BOJ and the Federal Reserve, there's growing anticipation surrounding potential rate hikes. All eyes are on the Fed's...
Trading activities witnessed the impact of Britain's cooling inflation on the pound's performance against the dollar. This is the pound's biggest one-day fall since March, coinciding with a plunge in British government bond yields as inflation slows to 7.9% in June. As the prospect of a sustained rise in the Bank of England base rate diminishes, traders are now...
Join us on this captivating journey as we explore the latest developments in the world of gold trading. Brace yourself for a thrilling episode filled with exciting twists and turns! XAUUSD Fundamental Analysis: The Gold price experienced a substantial surge in the wake of the recent US inflation data release. With the dollar lingering near 15-month lows and...
Currently, the GBPUSD appears to be in a bullish consolidation phase, trading just below a 15-month peak. Thursday and Friday's trading sessions witnessed the pair oscillating within a narrow range, highlighting the prevailing indecision in the market. As trading activities remain at their highest levels since April 2022, we question whether the bulls are losing...
In the previous week, we witnessed a remarkable 4.6% surge in the Japanese yen, propelling it to a two-month high against the greenback. However, as Friday's trading session unfolded, the U.S. dollar began to edge higher, with traders factoring in the potential end of the Federal Reserve's rate hike cycle amid easing inflation. Softer-than-expected U.S. inflation...
Gold clings firmly to its coveted $1,900 handle! The stage is set for an intriguing turn of events, especially in the wake of a milder-than-anticipated U.S. jobs report for June. This unexpected twist suggests a potential dampening of the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance as its policymakers prepare for their upcoming rate review in three weeks. In the face of...
Oil prices soared to their highest level in nine weeks, setting the stage for a potential breakout to the upside and igniting hopes of an uptrend continuation. This surge comes against the backdrop of a weaker dollar, which hit a two-week low following robust U.S. jobs report that reinforced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The rally in prices...
The Japanese authorities are facing mounting pressure as the yen continues to weaken due to market expectations of ultra-low interest rates maintained by the Bank of Japan. The yen gained traction in the second half of the previous week. Speculation of government intervention to counter the currency's weakness added further support. Although direct intervention...
In the previous week, the growth of the Pound Sterling unfolded before our eyes, defying the weight of higher interest rates imposed by the Bank of England (BoE) on households in the United Kingdom. Despite this burden, prices surged and fearlessly tested the psychological resistance level of 1.28500 for the third consecutive week. Furthermore, the Pound...
Get ready for an exciting dive into the world of oil markets! As we kick off the bullish messaging from Saudi Arabia and other oil producers, we have an important event on the horizon. The July 5-6 seminar will bring together oil industry CEOs and energy ministers from OPEC - the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia...