The USD/CAD pair retains its bullish undertone on Thursday, trading around the 1.4265 region during the Asian session, well within striking distance of the highest level since April 2025, touched earlier this week. Moreover, the supportive fundamental backdrop suggests that the path of least resistance for spot prices remains to the upside and backs the […]
The Indonesian rupiah remains around IDR 17,900 per U.S. dollar as stable foreign-exchange reserves, resilient domestic activity and continued intervention from Bank Indonesia provide support for the currency. However, an elevated U.S. dollar and still-high U.S. Treasury yields are limiting the rupiah’s ability to strengthen significantly. September foreign-exchange reserves remain around USD 146.3 billion, keeping […]
The USD/JPY pair touches a one-and-a-half-week high, around mid-158.00s during the Asian session on Wednesday, with bulls shrugging off fears about a potential government intervention to support the Japanese Yen (JPY) and taking cues from resurgent US Dollar (USD) demand. Despite signs of moderating inflation and a cooling labor market, traders are still pricing in […]
The British Pound (GBP) trades 0.18% lower at around 1.3248 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Wednesday. The GBP/USD pair is under pressure as the US Dollar outperforms ahead of the release of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the September policy meeting at 18:00 GMT. As of […]
USD/CHF extends its gains for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.8330 during Asian hours on Wednesday. Switzerland’s seasonally-adjusted Unemployment Rate was unchanged at 3.1% for the fifth month in a row in September. Foreign Currency Reserves for September will be eyed later in the day. Franc support persists as France debt worries overshadow SNB […]
The South Korean won is trading around 1,338 per dollar, approaching its strongest level since October 2024 as persistent dollar selling from semiconductor exporters strengthens demand for the Korean currency. Thin holiday liquidity is amplifying the impact of corporate dollar flows, allowing the exchange rate to move toward the mid-to-high 1,330s. The won is also […]
The Euro (EUR) is down 0.18% to near 1.1238 against the US Dollar (USD) during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The major currency pair faces selling pressure as the US Dollar regains ground after a corrective move the previous day. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against […]
The USD/CAD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Wednesday, stalling the previous day’s retracement slide from the vicinity of its highest level since April 2025, touched at the start of this week. Spot prices, however, lack bullish conviction and currently trade just above the 1.4200 mark, up only 0.05% for the day, amid […]
The EUR/USD pair remains on the defensive near 1.1250 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) amid fears of France’s debt crisis. The Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will be in the spotlight later on Wednesday. France’s Finance Minister said the government […]
GBP/USD loses ground after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 1.3250 during Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground, driven by rising oil prices that could revive inflation concerns and expectations for further Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes. Traders await the Federal Open Market Committee […]