USD/JPY rises as Yen can’t benefit from risk aversion from the US-Iran conflict
The pair rises as fiscal worries and growth risks from higher oil prices prevent the Yen from benefiting from risk aversion, while the greenback finds demand.
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The pair rises as fiscal worries and growth risks from higher oil prices prevent the Yen from benefiting from risk aversion, while the greenback finds demand.
XAU/USD firms as US President Trump doubles down on tariffs and keeps pressure on Iran, sustaining safe haven demand.
USOIL gets closer to new 2026 highs as Washington-Tehran tensions linger, sustaining supply disruption risks, but fundamentals remain stacked against a prolonged recovery.
The pair slides as New Zealand’s central bank keeps interest rates at 2.25% and maintains an easy policy stance.
Deflation risks linger as CPI cooled in January, underscoring weak consumption, but efforts to spur demand and contain price competition are starting to make a dent.
Doubts have emerged over the precious metals rally after a steep sell-off driven by a dollar rebound, but long-term structural demand drivers continue to support further upside.
Australia’s central bank raised rates for the first time since late 2023 amid strengthening price pressures, sending the Aussie higher.
The pair reached new highs after firm Australian inflation, but erases gains as the greenbacks recovers, with rate decisions by the Fed and the RBA looming.
Oil prices fell over 4% as Israeli airstrikes in Iran avoided oil facilities, calming supply fears. Rising production levels have also added to oversupply pressures on the market.
Copper gets a double boost, since after the Fed’s jumbo cut, its Chinese counterpart announced a series of stimulus measures, including support for the ailing property sector
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates today, but there’s still debate about how much they’ll cut. Markets are leaning towards a half-point cut, with a 63% chance according to the CME FedWatch Tool. This decision comes at a tricky time, as stocks are near record highs, and a smaller cut could create uncertainty. JPMorgan says a quarter-point cut might dampen investor confidence, while BlackRock believes a larger…
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