News

EURGBP daily Following the unexpected surge in the UK’s July CPI data as released by the ONS, MUFG offers insights on how to strategize positions in the GBP. Key Points: July CPI Data Surprise: The ONS revealed an unexpected uptick in July’s CPI data, coming after the strong wage data from the previous day. The

Gold traded in the red in early trade on Wednesday amid a retreat by the dollar index (DXY) which has crossed the 103 mark against a basket of six top currencies. Elevated bond yields and China’s economic concerns weighed on the yellow metal which is now trading in an oversold zone. The DXY was trading

In early US trading sessions, Dollar is showing signs of regaining momentum as market participants eagerly anticipate the release of FOMC minutes from July 25-26 meeting, where a 25bps hike was delivered. Recent comments from Fed officials suggest an increasing divergence in views regarding the need for additional monetary tightening. Presently, fed funds futures reflect

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not

Gold prices eased on Tuesday, holding near the key psychological $1,900 level, as U.S. bond yields and the dollar remained elevated ahead of the retail sales data that could shed light on the impact of higher rates on consumer spending. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $1,905.10 per ounce by 0119 GMT, trading near

Dollar’s spirited rally attempt faced a swift halt as major US stock indices recorded gains, positively influencing broader market sentiment. Following that, Asian markets are poised, with China’s unexpected rate cut effectively counterbalancing the dampening effects of discouraging economic data. As a result, commodity currencies, including Australian Dollar, saw a resurgence. Notably, the Aussie weathered

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not

Oil prices fell in early trade on Tuesday ahead of a slew of economic data from China which should provide clues on the outlook for any recovery in demand in the world’s top oil importer. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 11 cents, or 0.13%, at $82.40 a barrel. Brent crude futures lost 8

European major currencies are making a notable stride today, with Sterling at the forefront. The Pound ascent is attributed to the historic high recorded in UK regular wage growth. This surge adds further weight to BoE dilemma, pushing it to seriously consider additional monetary tightening in the upcoming month. While Dollar is making efforts to

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not

Gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than five weeks on Monday, as the dollar and bond yields strengthened ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes this week that could guide expectations for future interest rates. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,910.29 per ounce, as of 0119 GMT,

Australian and New Zealand Dollars faced broad-based pressures in today’s Asian session, as markets are gripped by risk-off mood. Hong Kong HSI is witnessing the most significant downturn, in the wake of the beleaguered Chinese property developer, Country Garden, halting trading on at least ten of its mainland bonds. This move has ignited broader decline

US stocks are trading marginally lower in early US trading after giving up premarket gains. The NASDAQ is leading the way A snapshot of the market currently shows: Dow industrial average -13.57 points or -0.04% at 35267.84 S&P index -3.84 points or -0.09% at 4460.20 NASDAQ index -18.52 points or -0.14% at 13626.33 Yields are

Gold traded in choppy waters ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s July FOMC meeting minutes. Both Gold and Silver futures fell in the early trade on Monday. The yellow metal was trading at its five-week lows as Dollar Index (DXY) and US bond yields shot up. The DXY was trading with a

Dollar surges broadly today, breaking through near term support against Euro, 145 handle against Yen, as well as near high of the year against Chinese Yuan. Worries over China’s property, as well as finance sector are weighing heavily down on sentiment. But Swiss Franc and Yen are not benefiting much from risk aversion as in

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not

Oil prices edged higher on Friday after the International Energy Agency forecast record global demand and tightening supplies, propelling prices to the seventh straight week of gains, the longest such streak since 2022. Brent crude futures rose 41 cents, or 0.5%, to settle $86.81 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained

UPCOMING EVENTS: Tuesday: PBoC MLF, Australia Wage Price Index, China Industrial Production, UK Jobs Report, German ZEW, US Retail Sales, Canada CPI, NAHB Housing Market Index. Wednesday: RBNZ Policy Decision, UK CPI, FOMC Meeting Minutes. Thursday: Australia Jobs Report, US Jobless Claims. Friday: Japan CPI, UK Retail Sales. Tuesday The PBoC is expected to keep