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 struggles to capitalize on upbeat data ahead of PCE inflation
Here is what you need to know on Friday, January 27: The US Dollar Index managed to post small daily gains on Thursday following the robust macroeconomic data releases from the US but seems to be struggling to gather further bullish momentum early Friday. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield holds steady above 3.5% […]
Intraday Analysis – USD struggles to bounce
EURUSD continues higher The euro finds support from upbeat PMIs in the eurozone. On the daily chart, the close above last May’s high of 1.0770 continues to fuel the upward thrust. The price action has so far consolidated its gains above this resistance-turned-support, making it a major level to keep the single […]
USD/CAD struggles to extend recovery above 1.3380 ahead of BoC policy
USD/CAD is facing stiff resistance in surpassing the 1.3380 hurdle as the focus shifts to BoC policy. BoC Governor is expected to hike interest rates further by 25 bps to 4.5%. A sell-off in S&P500 futures is portraying caution in the market mood. The USD/CAD pair is facing barricades in paddling above the immediate resistance […]
XAU/USD struggles around $1930s, drops on buoyant US Dollar
Gold price is set to finish the week around $1920s after hitting a multi-month high of nearly $1938. Thursday’s US economic data was mixed, showing that the labor market is far from portraying an upcoming recession. Gold Price Analysis: The 100-DMA crossed above the 200-DMA, further cementing the upward bias. Gold price retreats from multi-month […]
EUR/USD struggles around 1.0880s and tumbles below 1.0800
EUR/USD erases its earlier gains, despite registering a 9-month high around 1.0887. Big Tech companies slashing 28K jobs, and weaker US economic data, sparked recession fears. Fed officials support interest rate hikes until 5% or slightly above. EUR/USD reversed its course after hitting a nine-month high around 1.0887 on Wednesday after US economic data could […]
Intraday Market Analysis – USD struggles to find floor
EURUSD keeps high ground The US dollar struggles on speculation that the Fed is nearing the end of its tightening. The pair is holding on to its gains after breaking above May’s high of 1.0780. A bearish RSI divergence suggests a deceleration in the momentum and may foreshadow a potential pause in […]
WTI struggles to extend recovery towards $79.00, optimism remains on softer US inflation
Oil prices have turned sideways after failing to extend recovery to near $80.00. The black gold price has not run out of steam as the US administration is ceasing oil supply to China. Falling US inflation has triggered odds of a slowdown in the pace of the Fed’s policy tightening. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures […]