The USD/CAD nears the 1.3750 mark as the Federal Reserve plans to postpone rate cuts. FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW: The USD/CAD surges to 1.3735 amid a weakened Canadian Dollar due to negative market sentiment. Investor caution grows as hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts in June diminish. Bank of Canada’s Macklem regards the shift in expectations towards Fed rate cuts in June as plausible. The USD/CAD pair is edging closer to the 1.3750 mark during Friday’s London session. The Canadian dollar continues its upward momentum for the third consecutive trading session as investors anticipate the Federal ..read more

Consumer prices in the US increased beyond expectations in March. In March, consumer prices in the United States rose beyond anticipated levels due to higher gasoline and shelter costs, raising additional uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve’s potential decision to initiate interest rate cuts in June. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) within the Labor Department, the consumer price index increased by 0.4% last month, following a similar rise in February. More than half of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase was attributed to rising gasoline and shelter costs, which enc ..read more

Oil prices climb as concerns in the Middle East outweigh the increase in US crude inventories. FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW: On Wednesday, oil prices increased following two consecutive days of declines, driven by a stalemate in Gaza ceasefire negotiations that reignited concerns regarding the security of oil supply from the Middle East. This development overshadowed a larger-than-anticipated build in US crude inventories. The Oil price retraces after hitting a new five-month peak. Nevertheless, mounting tensions in the Middle East region sustain demand for oil. Israel’s proposal for a ceasefire falls ..read more

The US Dollar is hovering around the 104.00 mark, experiencing a slight easing. The US Dollar remains stable and maintains its sideways movement following a subdued trading session on Monday. The US economic agenda includes Business Optimism figures. Despite somewhat dovish remarks from both Fed’s Goolsbee and Kashkari, the US Dollar Index remains above 104.00. The US Dollar (USD) maintains stability following a sluggish start to the trading week. On Monday, the Greenback experienced minimal movement and only saw a slight decline after Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashk ..read more

The price of gold continues its robust upward trend, reaching a new record high surpassing the $2,350 level. FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW: For the third consecutive day on Tuesday, the gold price draws in buyers, extending its positive momentum for the tenth time in the last eleven days, reaching a new all-time high in the first half of the European session. The gold price (XAU/USD) continues to attract buyers for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, marking the tenth day of positive movement in the last eleven days. It reaches a new all-time high during the first half of the European session. Howeve ..read more

Oil stabilizes following a decline amid discussions on a ceasefire in the Middle East. The global oil benchmark Brent remained steady above $91 a barrel on Monday, mitigating initial declines triggered by Israel’s decision to withdraw additional troops from Gaza and engage in new discussions regarding a possible ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. Last week saw oil prices rise by approximately 4% due to increasing geopolitical tensions. On Sunday, Israel announced the withdrawal of additional soldiers from southern Gaza. Since the beginning of the year, the country has been gradually decrea ..read more

USD/CHF edges closer to the 0.9050 mark as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ease. FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW: The USD/CHF pair inches upwards as the US Dollar strengthens due to reduced expectations of a Fed rate cut in June. Diminished tensions in the Middle East may decrease demand for the safe-haven CHF, while higher US Treasury yields are bolstering support for the Greenback. The USD/CHF climbed for the second day in a row on Monday, reaching close to 0.9050 during European trading hours. Israel’s move to withdraw more troops from Southern Gaza, possibly under increasing international ..read more

Despite robust Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), the US Dollar concludes the week with losses. The DXY Index surged to 104.60 before settling at 104.30.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released March’s Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data, surpassing expectations. US Treasury yields surged following the labor data’s publication. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has retreated to 104.30 after an initial sharp rise on Friday, propelled by an unexpected positive outcome in the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. The robust labor market performance, highlighted by March’s NFP report exceeding expectations, reinfor ..read more

The British Pound continues its decline following upbeat US Nonfarm Payrolls data. The Pound Sterling declines from 1.2680 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, affecting risk-sensitive currencies. Decreased UK inflation expectations bolster early rate cut prospects for the Bank of England, adding pressure on the Sterling. Meanwhile, the US Dollar rebounds on robust US Nonfarm Payrolls data. In the early American session on Friday, the Pound Sterling (GBP) experiences a notable decline to 1.2600. This weakening of the GBP/USD pair is attributed to the increased demand for the US Dolla ..read more

USD/CAD makes gains, nearing 1.3560, reaching its highest level for the week. FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW: USD/CAD could encounter an immediate resistance zone near the weekly peak of 1.3588 and the psychological threshold of 1.3600. If it surpasses March’s peak of 1.3614, the pair might face a significant hurdle at 1.3650. USD/CAD continues its upward momentum for the second straight session, hovering around 1.3560 in the European trading session on Friday. The next obstacle lies at the weekly peak of 1.3588, with further resistance at the psychological level of 1.3600. Exceeding the psychological ..read more