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...
In recent weeks, we have witnessed a remarkable surge in oil prices, and the current market still exhibits the potential to add to growth over the coming sessions. This upward trajectory in price is a positive development for the OPEC+ in their attempt to break beyond the coveted threshold of $80 a barrel. The remarkable upswing in oil prices can be attributed...
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...
The USDJPY has experienced a depreciation of over 9% against the yen in the current year. Last Friday, the Japanese currency hit a low of 145.07 per dollar in early Asia trade, the lowest it had been in over seven months. However, it stabilized at 144.30 later on Friday following statements from Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki. Suzuki emphasized that Japan would...
The Pound Sterling experienced a notable rise of 2.16% to reach 1.27 during the month of June. Despite the relatively weak first-quarter gross domestic product growth of just 0.1%, the sterling showed potential for a continuation of its upward trend. Interestingly, traders have been factoring in additional rate hikes from the Bank of England due to the country's...