Oil and gas markets weaken as OPEC output expectations and trade tensions cap gains. Key support and resistance levels guide the next move.
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:38:50 -0400
After a week of volatility, the forex markets settled into a quieter rhythm during the Asian session on Friday. Swiss Franc stabilized somewhat, but remains the weakest performer this week after a heavy blow from Washington.
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:54:16 -0400
The Indian rupee's initial rise on Friday was capped by dollar demand from importers and short-term speculators, who were wary of the overhang from U.S. trade tensions.
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:19:58 -0400
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:33:26 -0400
The Indian rupee is poised to appreciate at open on Friday after traders unwound short positions in the non-deliverable forward (NDF) market, following the central bank's firm defence of a key level.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:03:00 -0400
Japanese shares surged on Friday after positive earnings reports and expectations the U.S. would remove overlapping tariffs on the country's goods, while shares were down in other Asian markets after a late retreat on Wall Street during the previous session.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:20:27 -0400
BoJ's July 30–31 Summary of Opinions revealed a broadly cautious stance on future policy moves, with members emphasizing the need for more data before shifting course.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:59:53 -0400
The dollar was steady on Friday but poised for a weekly fall as U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary choice for a fill-in Federal Reserve governor stoked expectations for a dovish pick to replace chair Jerome Powell when his term ends.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:49:23 -0400
The dollar was under pressure on Friday and was on course for a weekly fall as U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary choice for a fill-in Federal Reserve Governor stoked expectations for a dovish pick to replace chair Jerome Powell when his term ends.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:49:23 -0400
Although the BOE cut rates from 4.25% to 4.00% as expected, the MPC vote breakdown revealed that policymakers were less dovish as expected.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:49:00 -0400
The Reserve Bank of Australia will cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% on August 12, according to economists polled by Reuters, who have not changed their rate views.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:11:18 -0400
Japan data - June Household Spending +1.3% y/y expected +2.6%, prior +4.7% -5.2% m/m expected -3.0%, prior +4.6% Still to come from Japan today is the 'Summary of Opinions' from the Bank of Japan July 30-31 meeting: Economic calendar in Asia 08 August 2025 - we hear more from the Bank of Japan more to come This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:30:32 -0400
Despite avoiding a major global recession, higher tariffs are expected to slow world oil demand sharply in 2025, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. The group now forecasts demand growth of 635,000 barrels a day — less than half the 1.3 million b/d projected before U.S. President Donald Trump's April tariff announcements.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:17:41 -0400
Consumer data from Japan and Australia may tilt BoJ and RBA decisions. USD/JPY and AUD/USD react to wage growth, turnover, and Fed rhetoric.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:00:40 -0400
LOADS of words from Akazawa after extended talks, but nothing concrete at all. Akazawa held talks with US Commerce Secretary Lutnick for 3 hours Held talks Treasury Secretary Bessent for 30 minutes And the big reveal from Akazawa is this load of nothing: Both sides reaffirmed importance of steadily implementing measures that benefit interests of both Japan and US under Japan-US agreement Strongly urged the US side to reconfirm agreement on reciprocal tariffs Japan will continue to maintain close communication with the US side at various levels, govt says That's him in the hat.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:44:58 -0400
Will Christopher Waller become the next Fed Chair? Explore potential shifts in monetary policy and interest rates that could impact forex traders and markets.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:27:00 -0400
Making sense of the forces driving global markets.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:04:56 -0400
Turning to the end of the week, in the absence of any notable data, movement in the Pound to Australian Dollar exchange rate may be tied to market risk dynamics. This could leave the ‘Aussie' on the defensive amid the potential uncertainty posed by Trump's deadline on Russia to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400
Confluence of long-term support and three-day reversal signal potential shift in sentiment in support of the bulls.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:49:19 -0400
The USD is closing lower/mixed vs the major currencies. Looking at the changes, the USD is near unchanged vs the EUR, CHF, and CAD at the close and down -0.22% vs the JPY, down -0.64% vs the GBP after the hawkish cut by the BOE, and down -0.28% vs the AUD and -.051% vs the NZD.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:42:24 -0400
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