Budgeting plays a vital role in trading and investing, acting as a blueprint for managing financial resources, controlling risk, and ensuring long-term success. According to a study by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 92% of people who budget feel more in control of their finances, a sense of control that is crucial in the fast-moving and often...
US interest rates are a cornerstone of the global financial system, wielding significant influence over markets worldwide. Set by the Federal Reserve (Fed), these rates dictate the cost of borrowing, the return on savings, and overall liquidity in the economy. However, the impact of US interest rates goes far beyond American borders, affecting currency pairs,...
The GBP/USD pair saw modest gains in early Friday trading after closing marginally lower on Thursday. Although there is potential for the pair to extend its recovery, our outlook remains firmly on the bearish side. Recent U.S. economic data, particularly inflation figures, has added to the complexity of market dynamics, impacting both the British pound and the...
US Jobless Claims Surge, EUR/USD Rebounds Amid Mixed Market Sentiment The latest U.S. Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending October 4 unexpectedly rose, reaching 258,000—marking the highest level of new jobless benefit seekers since June 2023. This spike has captured the attention of market participants, as it hints at rising unemployment pressures in the...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), a critical gauge of the dollar's performance against a basket of major currencies, recently encountered a significant demand area at 100.53. This pivotal point has historically acted as a fulcrum, influencing the currency's trajectory. Interestingly, this interaction coincides with a notable downturn in the commitment of traders (COT)...
The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced daily losses yesterday, following the release of softer-than-expected labor and inflation data. Despite these immediate setbacks, the broader outlook for the US economy remains positive, with recent indicators highlighting a level of growth that continues to exceed forecasts. The market’s reaction to the data, however, has...
Support and resistance are cornerstone principles in trading, offering crucial insights into price dynamics and market behavior. These levels act as key indicators, signaling points where an asset's price is likely to either pause or reverse direction. Support refers to the price level where strong demand prevents further declines, while resistance marks the point...
Gold continues to attract buyers during the London session, trading around $2,616 as it approaches a potential demand area, which could spark a pullback and further growth. However, the strong US Dollar (USD), which has preserved its recent gains to an eight-week high, is expected to act as a headwind for the non-yielding yellow metal. US CPI Report and its...
The USD has shown a strong and positive response to today's economic news, signaling potential for further gains. After a temporary pullback yesterday, the Dollar is now demonstrating resilience, looking ready to recover and continue its bullish movement. This performance aligns well with our previous market analysis, where we anticipated a potential surge in the...
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading lower against the US Dollar (USD) after key economic data released on Thursday added downward pressure to the risk-sensitive AUD/USD pair. The market is also reacting to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with risk appetite fading as concerns mount. According to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority (IBA), Israel’s...
As forecasted in our previous analysis, the EUR/USD pair remains under bearish pressure, continuing its descent over the past two days, reaching around 1.09300 during the London session. The latest Commitment of Traders (COT) report indicates that retail traders remain bullish on the pair. Despite this, the price is approaching one of the two demand areas we've...
The USD/CAD pair continues its upward momentum, extending its rally to around 1.3645 during Tuesday's early London session. The recent surge in the US Dollar (USD) has been driven by stronger-than-expected labor market data released last Friday, which caused traders to reassess their expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts. The Nonfarm...
Contrarian investing is a distinct and often rewarding approach to financial markets that revolves around going against prevailing market trends. The strategy is based on the belief that herd behavior among investors frequently leads to significant market mispricings. When most investors are buying, contrarians sell, and when others are selling, contrarians buy....
The GBP/JPY pair continues to show bullish potential, despite its neutral correlation with GBP/USD. While both pairs involve the British Pound, their price movements are not strongly linked, allowing them to behave differently even under similar macroeconomic influences. As highlighted in our previous analysis (see link below), the GBP/JPY had a promising chance...
As anticipated in our previous analysis, the British Pound (GBP) remains under pressure, with the GBP/USD pair showing continued signs of weakness. Market sentiment suggests that the Bank of England (BoE) could accelerate its rate-cutting cycle, a view bolstered by recent dovish remarks from BoE Governor Andrew Bailey. Last week, Bailey hinted that the central...
As predicted, EUR/USD continues its downward trajectory against the US Dollar, which is performing strongly ahead of the much-anticipated FOMC Minutes release. The dollar’s strength is fueled by the market’s expectations of more insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. With the FOMC minutes on the horizon, the price of EUR/USD may drop further,...
A staggering number of investment losses could have been mitigated with proper risk management strategies. This fact highlights the crucial importance of understanding and implementing effective risk management techniques. In the dynamic world of investing, risk management serves as the protective barrier that shields investors from significant financial losses....
The NZD/USD pair continues its downward trend, turning lower for the sixth straight day as traders react to the less-than-optimistic Chinese economic outlook. As China remains New Zealand's largest trading partner, any signs of economic slowdown in China tend to have a significant impact on the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Focus on RBNZ Interest Rate...