Forex

USD/JPY: 50% Retracement in Play

Arif Husain, the head of fixed income at T. Rowe, is cautioning that volatility threatens the Japanese yen. Husain suggests that the yen carry trade has been unfairly blamed for what may actually be the onset of a larger, more...

Volatile Week for USD/CAD?

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is anticipated to lower rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, bringing the policy rate down to 4.25%. This expectation follows a recent CPI report that indicated further easing in core inflation, coupled with weaker...

USD/CHF: Jordan’s Final Moves as SNB Chief

Switzerland's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August is forecast to show a year-over-year increase of 1.2%, down from 1.3% in July. On a month-over-month basis, CPI is expected to rise by 0.1%, rebounding from the prior month’s 0.2% decline....

Can Weak Jobs Trigger 50bps Cut, Sink USD?

Next week’s job reports could be the decisive factor in determining the scale of the Federal Reserve’s rate cut in September. Bank of America, among others, had initially forecast a 25-basis point cut next month...

Can Gold’s Uptrend Survive Friday’s PCE Data?

Gold prices slipped over 0.7% on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar rebounded, setting the stage for a pivotal close to the month with key inflation data on the horizon. Markets are bracing for the upcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price...

Stock Surge Leaving Bitcoin Behind?

The longstanding correlation between the Nasdaq and Bitcoin took a hit today as the two markets diverged, signaling potential shifts in investor sentiment. This breakdown could be a precursor to broader market volatility, particularly as Nvidia prepares to release its...

Gold’s Uptrend Intact? ATH Remains Unbroken

Gold extended its rally on Monday as mounting expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September fueled demand for the safe-haven asset. Powell gave the green light on interest rate cuts during his speech at Jackson Hole last Friday....

Jackson Hole Aftermath Sparks 25 or 50bps Debate

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a rate cut in September during his speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium last Friday. In response, the British pound surged over 1%, climbing above $1.322, its highest level since March 2022. Meanwhile, the...

Why the EUR/USD Could be Overextended?

The euro surged to its highest level in a year yesterday, marking a fourth consecutive day of gains, before turning red. This rally suggests growing market confidence that the eurozone may avoid a hard landing....
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