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People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Monday that “interest rate and RRR tools will be utilized to maintain ample liquidity.” Additional comments Reaffirms China plans to increase the fiscal deficit. China will remain a driving force for the global economy. Policy focus should shift towards investment and consumption. Challenges persist in

The Australian Dollar loses ground after releasing mixed domestic data on Thursday. China’s Consumer Price Index rose by 0.1% YoY in December, against the previous 0.2% increase. The US Dollar rose as the 10-year yield on Treasury bonds advanced following the FOMC Minutes release. The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losses for the third consecutive

With the year drawing to a close and the “Santa rally” not materialising, investors will now be looking for the next big moves as January gets underway. However, be aware that things may not fully get going until the week beginning January 6. Here’s what to watch this month: The USD: The Federal Reserve cut

GBP/USD found a thin recovery on Friday, gaining roughly four-tenths of one percent and ending the first trading week of 2025 back above the 1.2400 handle. UK macroeconomic and consumer credit data broadly missed the mark early on Friday, but the low-tier figures barely registered on the needle. On the US side, US business activity

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $28.96 per troy ounce, down 0.14% from the $29.00 it cost on Monday. Silver prices have increased by 21.71% since the beginning of the year. Unit measure Silver Price Today in USD Troy Ounce 28.96 1 Gram 0.93 The Gold/Silver ratio, which

EUR/USD registers a minor uptick on Friday, trading near 1.0430 after recent losses. RSI climbs to 44 in negative territory, indicating a tepid recovery but still suggesting sellers hold the upper hand. MACD histogram shows flat green bars, hinting at fading bearish momentum while the 20-day SMA remains a key hurdle. The EUR/USD pair ended

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Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that he is concerned about the recent foreign exchange move, including those driven by speculation. Kato added that he will ake appropriate action against excessive moves.   Key quotes Sees stable FX movement as desirable, reflecting fundamentals. Sees abrupt, unilateral movements in foreign exchange market. To take appropriate

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The Australian Dollar appreciates following the domestic mixed labor market. Australia’s Employment Change rose by 35,600 in November, exceeding the previous 12,100 and the expected 25,000 readings. Traders still expect the Fed to proceed with a quarter-point rate cut in December following the latest US CPI report. The Australian Dollar (AUD) halts its two days

NZD/JPY fell to 87.48 on Friday, extending its weekly losses. Indicators are dangerously close to oversold conditions, signaling a potential correction. Bearish momentum remains intact, with risks of further downside. The NZD/JPY pair extended its decline on Friday, falling to 87.48 as selling pressure intensified. This marks a continuation of the bearish trend that began

Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 0.3% QoQ in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared with the 0.2% growth in the second quarter, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed on Wednesday. This reading came in below expectations of 0.4%. The annual third-quarter GDP expanded by 0.8%, compared with the 1.0% growth in Q2 while below

The US Dollar off the lows for this Friday with markets nervous on France’s budget talks possibly toppling the government. Monday’s opening might get choppy if French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is unable to secure a deal with the far-right National Rally party. The US Dollar Index is back above 106.00 and is looking for

WTI price attracts some sellers to near $68.55 in Tuesday’s Asian session.  The possible Middle East peace deal caps the WTI’s upside.  Expectations for a revival of China’s imports could boost the black gold.  West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $68.55 on Tuesday. The WTI price edges lower after the reports that

NZD/USD weakens to around 0.5855 in Friday’s early Asian session, down 0.18% on the day.  The US weekly jobless claims declined to a seven-month low. The RBNZ is expected to cut its interest rates by 50 bps next week.  The NZD/USD pair trades in negative territory for the third consecutive day near 0.5855 during the

European Central Bank (ECB) board member Piero Cipollone said on Friday that central bank should cut interest rates further to support the recovery in the Eurozone and also in the face of potential new trade tariffs in the US, per Reuters. Key quotes The pace and extent of reduction will depend on data. Developments remain

The Australian Unemployment Rate is foreseen stable at 4.1% in October. Employment Change is expected at 25K, much lower than the 51.6K posted in September.  AUD/USD is under pressure and may soon pierce the 0.6500 mark.  The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will release the October monthly employment report at 00:30 GMT on Thursday. The

The NZD/USD got rejected by the 20-day SMA by the fourth time this week. Technical indicators point to increasing selling pressure and decreasing buying pressure. A breakout from the 0.5940-0.6030 range will confirm a bearish outlook. In Friday’s session, the NZD/USD declined by 1.05% to 0.5960, continuing its downward trend as the pair got rejected by