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USD/JPY Price Analysis: Consolidates around 154.60 on Japanese intervention fears
USD/JPY recovers after hitting a four-day low, as Tehran’s non-retaliatory stance calms market fears. Consolidation near 155.00 under scrutiny, with Japanese officials wary of excessive forex volatility. Technical levels to watch: support at Tenkan-Sen 153.18, with further supports at 152.29 and 151
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Mexican Peso gets shot-down after Middle East tensions erupt
The Mexican Peso rips lower in a volatile sell-off after markets switch risk averse on geopolitical tensions. Israel purportedly retaliates against Iran, with explosions heard in the Iranian city of Isfahan. USD/MXN surges to just below 18.00 on the news but then retreats and settles in the 17.30s.
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NZD/JPY Price Analysis: Buyers dominance diminishes, market could favor sellers soon
The daily RSI shows that buyers' hold over the market is likely fading, signaling the growing presence of sellers. On the hourly chart, indicators underline a prominent seller command in the past sessions. The NZD/JPY is trading slightly lower at around 91.23. It seems the firm grip buyers had over
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Nagel sees an ECB rate cut in June as increasingly likely
On Wednesday, Joachim Nagel, a policymaker at the European Central Bank, stated that a rate reduction for the institution appears to be becoming more probable for June. However, he also noted that certain components of the incoming inflation data still seem to be higher than desirable. "Underlying i
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Fed's Powell: High inflation to delay this year's rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that a "lack of further progress" in controlling inflation means the central bank will likely refrain from reducing interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting just two weeks away, instead maintaining elevated interest rates for a prolonged period. Since
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New Zealand QoQ CPI inflation rises to 6.8% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.6% expected
Inflation in New Zealand, as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 6.8% QoQ in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 from 0.5% in the previous reading, Statistics New Zealand reported on Wednesday. The figure was above the market consensus of 0.6%. Annualized CPI inflation in Ne
Suzuki of Japan ready to take 'all measures' on FX
"We are closely watching the latest events," said Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Tuesday in Tokyo before his departure for Washington to attend the annual International Monetary Fund events and meetings of finance ministers from the Group of Seven and Group of Twenty nations. "We stand ready to
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Wall Street Might Open Positive, Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions might continue to weigh on Monday. Iran's drone attack against Israel and the Middle East tensions are closely monitored by investors. In the Asian trading session, oil prices fell slightly, as there is a fear that Brent might surpass $100 a barrel. Early
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EUR/USD rebounds amid escalated geopolitical turmoil, hovers around 1.0650
EUR/USD attempts to recover from five-month lows amid escalated Middle-East tension. Iran launched explosive drones and missiles at Israel late Saturday. The pair received downward pressure by diverging policy scenarios for the ECB and Fed. EUR/USD edges up to near 1.0650 during the Asian session on
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bearish dominance persists, signs of short-term bullish recovery detected
The daily RSI of the NZD/USD reveals that sellers remain in command with values below 50. The daily MACD shows a slowdown in selling pressure as flat green bars begin to form. Buyers hint at gaining minor traction in the short term, with hourly indicators recovering. The NZD/USD pair reflects the on
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