Australian Dollar remains subdued following China’s inflation report

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 day against the US…

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USD/CAD holds below 1.4400 as traders await Fedspeak

USD/CAD softens to around 1.4380 in Thursday’s early Asian session. Fed Minutes signalled a cautious approach to rate cuts. Justin Trudeau’s resignation and a rise in crude oil prices support the Loonie.  The USD/CAD pair weakens to near 1.4380 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and higher crude oil prices…

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Trade Case Study: AUD/JPY Bearish Setup After CPI?

Today’s Australian CPI data came in mixed but generally within the RBA’s target range, potentially setting up AUD/JPY for a bearish move as rate cut expectations remain intact and broad risk sentiment sours this week. With headline inflation at 2.3% versus 2.2% expected and trimmed mean falling to 3.2% from 3.5%, the data wasn’t strong enough to materially…

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US Dollar Braces for Roller Coaster Ride in 2025. Forecast as of 08.01.2025

2025.01.08 2025.01.08 US Dollar Braces for Roller Coaster Ride in 2025. Forecast as of 08.01.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Markets should take their time to adapt to the new developments resulting from Trump’s words and actions. The future of the EURUSD pair will largely hinge on the president-elect’s stance. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The article covers…

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U.S. December 2024 ISM Services PMI Surpassed Expectations Along with JOLTS Report

The Institute for Supply Management’s services sector gauge expanded at a faster pace in December, with the headline index rising to 54.1 from November’s 52.1 reading versus the 53.5 market consensus. More notably, the prices component saw its sharpest monthly increase in nearly a year, setting implications for the Fed’s monetary policy easing path for 2025. Key points from…

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U.S. Treasury auctions off $22 billion of 30 year bonds at a high yield of 4.913%

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 invest money that you…

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Pair slides below 1.0300, indicators lose steam

EUR/USD declines by 0.48% on Wednesday, settling near 1.0295 after failing to break above the 20-day SMA. RSI falls sharply to 39 in negative territory, revealing intensified selling pressure. MACD histogram prints decreasing green bars, suggesting waning bullish momentum and a renewed downside tilt. EUR/USD struggled on Wednesday, shedding 0.48% to trade around 1.0295. This latest drop underscores the…

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