Only a few days after the European Central Bank completed its longest interest rate bull run in 25 years last week by maintaining the key policy rate at 4%, the euro slipped 0.1% to 1.0554 as data indicated that inflation in the euro zone was declining. Germany's most populated state, North Rhine Westphalia, saw a 3.1% year-over-year increase in consumer prices...
The US dollar has recently strengthened on signs of US economic strength, even after a long period of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. US consumer spending soared in September, while the US economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years in the third quarter. Fed policymakers will meet this week, with the central bank expected to leave interest...
Even after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a considerable amount of time, the US dollar has recently appreciated due to indications of the country's robust economy. September saw a sharp increase in US consumer spending, and the third quarter saw the greatest growth of the US economy in almost two years. When the Fed announces its decision on...
With the yen weaker than it was last week when it reached a one-year high of 150.78, USD/JPY dropped 0.1% to 149.50. The focus will be on the BOJ meeting's conclusion on Tuesday, when it is anticipated that the central bank would make additional announcements regarding its policy to manage the yield curve. High rates of inflation and the sharp fall in the value...
With the Japanese Yen stable below 150, BOJ is the main focus. Monday saw a small increase in the value of the Japanese yen, which last week dropped to a one-year low and is now trading below 150. With high inflation and a badly weakened economy, the spotlight is firmly on the outcome of the BOJ meeting on Tuesday, when the central bank is expected to likely...
CHF/JPY Short • If price corrects and a tight flag forms, then I'll be looking to get short with a risk entry within it. • If my entry requirements are not met then I will simply wait until another setup which meets my plan materialises. • If there's any ambiguity then I will not place a trade on this pair. NZD/USD Short • If price pushes up to and ideally...
The majority of Asian currencies saw minimal movement on Friday as markets declined ahead of several significant central bank meetings that take place the following week. The Japanese yen, on the other hand, modestly increased on robust inflation data but stayed unchanged. close to a yearly low. Despite holding onto the majority of this week's gains, the dollar...
Mr. Kazuo Ueda of the Bank of Japan is in a predicament. If he sticks to policy this week, there is a risk that the yen will fall to a 10-year low and the yield control program will come under attack from speculative markets. If the Governor simultaneously raises the upper limit of 10-year yield curve control, either explicitly or implicitly, the Governor could...
The dollar index and dollar index futures edged lower in Asian trading but remained firm overnight after data showed U.S. business activity unexpectedly increased in November. Ten. The statistics suggest continued resilience in the U.S. economy and give the Federal Reserve room to raise rates further. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to...
NZD/USD Short • If price pushes up to and ideally just above our area of value, then regardless of how it does so I'll be waiting for a convincing impulse back down followed by a tight flag and then I'll be looking to get short with either a reduced risk entry on the break of the flag or a risk entry within it. • If my entry requirements are not met then I will...
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EUR/USD was little changed as traders awaited further stimulus following the release of disappointing Eurozone PMI data. Germany's Ifo business report showed business confidence improved from 85.8 in September to 86.9 in October, but this did not provide additional support for European currencies. From a technical perspective, EUR/USD is unable to settle above...
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After failing to overcome resistance and touching below the psychological level of 0.6400, AUD/USD fell rapidly to the 2023 bottom around 0.6300. While it is possible that prices could stall in this zone, it could open the door to a drop to last year's low of 0.6170. On the other hand, if the buyers return then the first level of resistance will appear at 0.6350,...
GBP/USD is losing some ground as traders focus on rising US Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield rose again above 4.90%, while the 30-year Treasury yield rose above 5.05%. The RSI remains in the moderate region, giving GBP/USD a good chance to gain further bearish momentum and head towards the next support between 1.2000 and 1.2030.
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The European Central Bank is increasingly having to reconsider when to start winding down the 1.7 trillion euro ($1.8 trillion) bond portfolio it bought during the pandemic. The ECB will begin discussions on ending the PEPP rollover before cuts end in 2024 at a meeting in Athens this week. This is fully consistent with the rate tightening efforts of 10...
On October 24, the Bank of Japan announced its fifth extraordinary purchase of government bonds since adjusting its yield curve control program at the end of July. Despite these efforts, Japan`s 10-year bond yield continued to hit new highs this month, adding to the global stock market decline. "However, there is still speculation about the Bank of Japan's policy...