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USD/JPY Outlook as it hits 155.00: PM Takaichi drives the pair to new cycle highs

USD/JPY has rebounded sharply, climbing over 800 pips as markets react to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s aggressive fiscal support plans. Her comments urging the Bank of Japan to act “appropriately” reignited concerns over policy independence and inflation control, sending the yen back toward 155.00 after weeks of strength.

12-11-2025 15:33 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Japanese Yen Hits 9-Month Lows, European Shares Higher, FTSE Eyes Pullback. US Government Shutdown in Focus

Asian stock markets rose on cooling US job data, increasing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut. European stocks hit new highs, driven by optimism over the US government reopening. The Japanese Yen fell to a nine-month low, prompting verbal intervention. Oil prices dipped due to oversupply, while gold held steady as investors awaited the US House vote on the shutdown deal. The focus remains on delayed US economic data and the Fed's next move.

12-11-2025 11:04 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/CHF Slides Below 0.80 as Tariff Relief Talks Lift Swiss Franc

As most OECD markets close for Remembrance Day, Swiss banks remain active — and so do traders. USD/CHF extended its decline below 0.80 after reports that Switzerland is nearing a tariff deal with Washington. Hopes of reducing the levy from 39% to 15% have boosted confidence in the Swiss economy and pushed the franc to the top of the FX leaderboard.

11-11-2025 15:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: UK Unemployment Hits 4-Year High, Gold Advances, FTSE 100 Eyes 200-Point Rally

Asia stocks falter on China's rare earth curbs despite US shutdown deal. UK unemployment hits a 4-year high, slowing wage growth increases Bank of England rate cut bets. European stocks rally on positive earnings. Currencies: JPY drops, GBP/EUR strengthen. Oil dips, and Gold advances on Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. The near-term outlook is cautious on potential negative US data.

11-11-2025 09:38 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bullish Breakout Gathers Pace as Fed Pivot Expectations Firm, $4250/oz Incoming?

Gold (XAU/USD) is strongly bullish, fueled by firming expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut following weak US economic data. The technical setup, including a triangle breakout, targets $4250/oz, with $4100/oz acceptance critical. However, contrarian analysis of the 76% net-long client sentiment suggests a potential near-term price slide.

10-11-2025 17:47 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Gold Hits 2-Week Highs, China CPI Accelerates, Diageo Appoints New CEO and FTSE 100 Consolidates. US Government Shutdown in Focus

Asia, FX, commodities, and European shares. Key topics include gold hitting 2-week highs, China's surprising CPI acceleration, a potential end to the US government shutdown boosting investor sentiment, Diageo appointing a new CEO, and a look at the week's economic calendar and FTSE 100 Analysis.

10-11-2025 08:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

Consumer Pessimism and Job Cuts Increase Uncertainty About Economic Outlook in US

November 2025 data reveals deepening U.S. economic concerns as consumer sentiment drops sharply, layoffs surge to post-pandemic highs, and private-sector job growth remains sluggish despite easing inflation pressures.

07-11-2025 17:57 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Canadian employment shoots higher – CAD takes the lead

With US labor data absent due to the government shutdown, Canada delivered a major surprise: job growth clocked in at 66.6K (vs. -2.5K expected). This beat provides a boost to the Canadian Dollar (CAD), suggesting a slow regaining of business confidence despite biting tariffs. Looking at a multi-timeframe chart technical analysis for the USD/CAD FX pair.

07-11-2025 14:55 GMT by Elior Manier

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Markets Today: China Exports & Imports Slide, ITV Jumps 18%, FTSE Eyes 100-Day MA. Michigan Sentiment Data Ahead

Asian tech stocks tumbled amid concerns about the valuation of the AI boom. China's exports unexpectedly fell 1.1% to an eight-month low due to cautious buyers and US-China trade uncertainty. European stocks edged up, with ITV soaring 18% on sale talks, while Rightmove sank 24%. The US dollar is set to end the week slightly higher, and gold prices rose.

07-11-2025 10:15 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/JPY hits resistance: Bearish signal warns of a potential top

The highly volatile USD/JPY pair has marked a potential intermediate top after an astonishing rally. Now, crucial technical patterns suggests mean-reversion selling may just be starting. We analyze the technical implications for the most volatile pair.

06-11-2025 17:57 GMT by Elior Manier

BoE Hold Rates Steady in Close 5-4 Vote Split, GBP/USD Continues Rally

BoE holds rates at 4% in a close 5-4 vote, with slowing inflation (now 3.8%) suggesting a bias toward future cuts. Attention shifts to the UK Autumn Budget, which will influence GBP based on fiscal sustainability. GBP/USD experienced an initial 30-40 pip selloff before reversing to trade around the 1.3100 handle.

06-11-2025 13:39 GMT by Zain Vawda

North American mid-week Market update – Some reversal in 2025 flows

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – The ASEAN summit brought some reversals in the 2025 Buy stocks, Sell dollar flows. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

05-11-2025 22:31 GMT by Elior Manier

US Dollar (DXY) Jumps Past 100.00: Fed Rate Cut Bets Fall & Strong US Data. Will this Continue Throughout Q4?

The US Dollar Index (DXY) pushes past 100.00 as markets pull back on Fed rate cut expectations and US ADP/PMI data surprise to the upside. The article analyzes DXY's short-term strength, longer-term bearish forecasts due to political influence on the Fed, and technical signals pointing to a potential rebound.

05-11-2025 15:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: China Services PMI Hits 3-Month Low, Equities Slide, FTSE 100 Eyes Fresh Highs

Market Turmoil: Asian tech shares and European stocks fell globally amid worries over high valuations. Japan and South Korea saw the steepest drops, while China's market closed higher despite its Services PMI hitting a three-month low. The US dollar stayed strong as focus shifts to the ADP jobs report for hints on the Fed's rate cuts. Oil and gold saw mixed movements. FTSE 100 eyes correction.

05-11-2025 08:56 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Slips 1.5% as $4000/oz Handle Remains Elusive. What Comes Next?

Gold (XAU/USD) price drops 1.5% as the $4000/oz level remains elusive. The decline is driven by US Dollar strength and the Federal Reserve's "higher-for-longer" interest rate outlook, which makes gold less attractive. Technical analysis points to further slides toward $3782-$3797 if $4000/oz remains elusive.

04-11-2025 19:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Cable plummets to fresh seven-month lows ahead of BoE decision

Trading at 1.30244, a level last seen in early April, GBP/USD has fallen 0.87% in today’s session alone. Continuing a period of bearish momentum, cable is now on pace for its worst two-weekly performance since November 2024, with four days to spare until the candle closes. Recently breaking through previously held support and the 200-day SMA, one has to ask: What’s next for GBP/USD?

04-11-2025 19:29 GMT by Christian Norman

AUD/USD: Found support again at 0.6515, what’s next as RBA looms

The Australian dollar (AUD/USD) holds key support at 0.6515 ahead of the RBA meeting as traders eye a possible pause in rate cuts. Hotter inflation and stronger services PMI data suggest the RBA may turn less dovish, boosting near-term AUD strength. A breakout above 0.6560 could extend gains toward 0.6620, while a drop below 0.6515 risks renewed downside momentum.

04-11-2025 02:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: Gold in Focus as China Cuts Tax-Break, Asian Factory Orders Slump and FTSE 100 Breaks Trendline

Gold dips as China cuts a tax break. Asian stocks are up on trade optimism and AI, but factory orders slump due to low US demand. European shares are steady; Campari falls on a tax probe, while GTT and BP gain. The USD strengthens, Yen/Euro/Pound weaken ahead of central bank meetings. Includes a look at FTSE 100 technicals.

03-11-2025 09:06 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Weekly Outlook - BoE Meeting in Focus, US Government Shutdown Continues

Weekly Outlook: Markets closed positively despite risks, cheered by the US-China trade deal and strong 'magnificent 7' earnings. The Fed's hawkish rate cut boosted the US Dollar, weakening JPY, EUR, and GBP. The week ahead focuses on the crucial Bank of England decision, the ongoing US government shutdown's economic impact, and key Asia Pacific data (RBA, China trade).

31-10-2025 20:17 GMT by Zain Vawda

Fed Eases with Caution, BoJ Signals Rate Hike – Global Monetary Policy at a Crossroads

The Fed cuts rates again but signals caution, while the Bank of Japan hints at a December hike. We break down the diverging paths of monetary policy and their impact on markets, including sharp moves in USD/JPY.

31-10-2025 17:42 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

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