Asia FX muted, dollar steadies as Fed meeting looms By Investing.com
© Reuters By Ambar Warrick Investing.com — Most Asian currencies moved little on Tuesday, while the dollar retained recent gains as caution kicked in ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week, with any signals on U.S. monetary policy squarely in focus. But most Asian units were set for strong gains in January amid expectations […]
Upbeat China PMI, IMF growth forecasts probe bears around mid-0.7000s
AUD/USD picks up bids to challenge two-day downtrend. China official PMIs came in firmer for January, IMF revised up growth forecasts. Aussie Retail Sales, cautious mood ahead of the key data/events previously weighed on prices. US data eyed ahead of Fed meeting, risk catalysts are important too. AUD/USD probes the two-day downtrend while picking up […]
USD/JPY bulls hesitate around mid-130.00s as upbeat Japan data tease BoJ hawks
USD/JPY struggles to extend week-start rebound amid strong statistics from Tokyo. Japan’s Unemployment Rate remains unchanged but Industrial Production, Retail Trade cross market forecasts in December. Mixed sentiment, hawkish concerns surrounding BoJ keeps Yen pair sellers hopeful. US CB Consumer Confidence, risk catalysts will be crucial ahead of the FOMC. USD/JPY grinds higher around 130.50 […]
XAU/USD bulls could emerge ahead of Federal Reserve
Gold price hourly chart shows that the price is being jammed into the lows of the day. Gold price could see a short squeeze for the day ahead as traders get set for the Federal Reserve. The Gold price has drifted lower for a third day and is testing structure as we head towards key […]
Fed’s words in focus as markets bet rate hikes will soon end
Jan 30 (Reuters) – U.S. central bankers have unambiguously telegraphed this week’s policy decision: a quarter-of-a-percentage-point increase in their benchmark interest rate, the smallest since they kicked off their tightening cycle 10 months ago with one the same size.Less clear is whether they will continue to signal “ongoing increases” ahead for the policy rate as […]
Market nervous before huge week of earnings and Fed announcement
Here is what you need to know on Monday, January 30: Markets are pretty quiet this morning as we have a lot to get through this week. Overnight, equities in Asia were weak as risk-off was the main theme. The Hang Seng closed down nearly 3%, while the Nikkei was flat. No surprise here given we […]
GBPUSD Stuck As Both Fed, BoE Interest Rate Calls Loom
GBP/USD Prices, Charts, and Analysis The Bank of England is expected to add another 50 basis points to borrowing costs this week The US Federal Reserve may only add 25 But the Forex market will likely make sure before any big moves are made GBP/USD traders can look forward to interest rate decisions from both […]
Chinese yuan leads Asia FX higher in anticipation of Fed meeting By Investing.com
© Reuters. By Ambar Warrick Investing.com — The Chinese yuan rose sharply on Monday as local markets reopened from a week-long holiday, while most other Asian currencies strengthened in anticipation of a Federal Reserve meeting and a slew of economic data releases this week. The rose 0.4%, benefiting from bets that the Lunar New Year […]
NZD/USD struggles to sustain above 0.6500 as USD Index shows stellar recovery
NZD/USD is facing hurdles in shifting its auction above 0.6500 amid a recovery in the USD Index. Softening consumer spending has bolstered the expectations of a smaller interest rate hike by the Fed. This week, the release of the NZ Employment data will be of utmost importance. The NZD/USD pair is failing in keeping its […]
US Dollar Poised Ahead of Fed as China Returns. Where to for USD?
US Dollar, DXY Index, USD, Fed, FOMC, China, CSI 300, Hang Seng – Talking Points The US Dollar remains range bound as the Fed meeting looms An impending tightening by the BoE and ECB also clouds expectations China’s re-opening might provide a bright spot. Will that send the DXY index lower? Recommended by Daniel McCarthy […]