FX

EUR/USD gains ground to around 1.0450 in Friday’s early European session, adding 0.30% on the day.  Trump said he will demand lower interest rates.  ECB is expected to cut the deposit rate on January 30.  The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to 1.0450 during the early Asian session on Friday, bolstered by the weakening of

United States (US) President Donald Trump ran through a long list of grievances while delivering his remarks during the World Economic Forum hosted in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. President Trump reiterated his concerns that the US’ trade deficit with Canada, which amounts to 4% of the US’ total trade imbalance, is unsustainable. President Trump also

FX option expiries for Jan 23 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below. EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.0150 2.7b 1.0190 929m 1.0200 4.6b 1.0295 1.6b 1.0300 1.7b 1.0320 1.1b 1.0400 2.6b 1.0460 892m 1.0515 1.1b GBP/USD: GBP amounts      1.2400 456m 1.2500 961m USD/JPY: USD amounts                      153.25 1b 155.00 2.3b 156.00 1b 156.15 732m

Downside asymmetry in the set-up for Copper flows is forming. Range-bound price action is akin to time-decay for trend signals, which lowers the bar for whipsaws in algo positioning, TDS’ Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Ghali notes. CTAs may turn to building a significant net short position “Our simulations of future prices point to no reasonable

The Australian Dollar faces pressure after President Trump announced that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang warned about the consequences of a trade war. Trump issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to investigate and address the ongoing trade deficits. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued against

USD/JPY stable despite volatility after Trump announces possible 25% tariffs on neighboring countries. US Dollar Index (DXY) gains 0.29%, reaching 108.30, amid positive market sentiment. Focus on upcoming Bank of Japan meeting; potential for 25 basis point rate hike expected. The USD/JPY was virtually unchanged during the North American session on Tuesday, as traders assessed

Gold prices rose in United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 322.11 United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) per gram, up compared with the AED 319.91 it cost on Monday. The price for Gold increased to AED 3,757.01 per tola from AED 3,731.32 per tola a

EUR/GBP edges 0.23% higher on Monday, climbing to 0.8460 with an intraday high of 0.8475. RSI points to overbought conditions yet still allowing further upside. MACD histogram features rising green bars, confirming the pair’s sustained bullish momentum. The EUR/GBP cross advanced further on Monday, reaching 0.8460 and briefly peaking at 0.8475. This steady push higher

The Japanese Yen strengthens in reaction to the upbeat Core Machinery Orders data. Firming expectations for an additional BoJ rate hike this week also underpin the JPY. A modest USD downtick further contributes to the USD/JPY pair’s intraday decline.  The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some dip-buyers following the release of the upbeat Core Machinery Orders

Mexican Peso recovers as China’s 5% GDP growth for 2024 boosts global sentiment. EU-Mexico trade agreement revival pre-Trump inauguration boosts Peso optimism. IMF and World Bank predict modest Mexican growth in 2025, cite domestic and US political risks. The Mexican Peso (MXN) stages a recovery after weakening to a new yearly low of 20.93 and

Gold slightly down in late trading, still up 0.40% for the week amid geopolitical tensions. Mixed US economic data; higher Housing Starts, lower Building Permits minimally impact Bullion. Fed Governor Waller’s dovish comments suggest potential for early rate cuts. Gold’s price dropped late in the North American session, but it is set to finish the

EUR/USD dips and lands around 1.0285 amid fading upside impetus. RSI edges up, still confined in negative territory and signaling lukewarm buying interest. MACD histogram remains flat with green bars, highlighting a lack of compelling bullish follow-through. The EUR/USD pair struggled to maintain upward momentum on Friday, slipping by 0.20% to settle around the 1.0285

Pound Sterling tumbles as decline in UK Retail Sales sets stage for BoE rate cuts The Pound Sterling (GBP) falls sharply against its major peers on Friday as the United Kingdom (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that Retail Sales surprisingly contracted in December, another data that adds to the weak economic outlook. The

EUR/JPY finds support at Ichimoku cloud bottom, trading capped at upper edge at 161.45. Bearish momentum noted; faces resistance at 161.00 and 50-day SMA at 161.75. Decline below Ichimoku cloud could test deeper supports at 156.16 and 154.39. The EUR/JPY bottomed near 159.69 and rose past 160.50 on Friday after registering two consecutive days of

Following the publication of the high-impact China’s fourth-quarter growth and December activity data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expressed its outlook on the economy during its press conference on Friday. Key quotes (via Reuters) China’s economic operations were generally steady in 2024. The impact from the external environment changes is deepening. Domestic demand is insufficient. Economic operations still

TSMC’s strong Q4 2024 earnings and positive 2025 forecast boosted market sentiment and drove gains in chip stocks like Nvidia. Overall corporate profits remain strong, with a high percentage of S&P 500 companies exceeding earnings estimates. Technically, the S&P 500 is still in a bearish trend, but a close above the 5981 handle could signal

The Indian Rupee drifts lower in Thursday’s Asian session.  Higher oil prices and persistent outflows weigh on the INR, but weaker USD and RBI’s intervention might cap its downside.  Investors await the US December Retail Sales and weekly Initial Jobless Claims releases on Thursday for fresh impetuses. The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory

USD/JPY falls sharply as U.S. consumer inflation data shows slowing core inflation. Bank of Japan Governor’s hawkish comments lift Yen; U.S. 10-year yields drop 12bps. Upcoming Fed speeches and U.S. economic data key for further market direction. The USD/JPY dropped over 1% in early trading during the North American session as inflation data in the