The NFIB index climbed to 99.8, surpassing the expected 97.5, signaling improved sentiment among small businesses. The US NFIB small business optimism index reached 99.8 in July, up from expectations of 97.5. The increase reflects growing confidence amid easing economic pr
TTF benchmark surges past EUR60/MWh as stalled Persian Gulf LNG flows and low storage levels raise winter supply risks. European natural gas prices climbed more than 9% to exceed EUR60 per megawatt-hour as uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations dimmed hopes for resumed LNG
Coordinated currency intervention by Japan and the US triggers sharp yen gains but fails to alter broader dollar strength trends. USD/JPY dropped sharply following coordinated intervention by Japan’s Ministry of Finance and the US Treasury on July 30-31. The move marked th
The US Dollar Index (DXY) appreciates for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, favoured by a mix of concerns about the stalled US-Iran negotiations and hawkish Fed speak, which keeps hopes of a September rate hike alive. The DXY, which measures the value of the US Dollar
Geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb push oil higher, pressuring the Euro ahead of US CPI data. EUR/USD dipped 0.06% to 1.1535 on Tuesday, retreating from a seven-week high of 1.1581. The decline comes as stalled US-Iran negotiations keep geopolitic
XAU/USD dips 0.26% to $4,380 ahead of US CPI data, pressured by rising oil prices and inflation concerns. Gold (XAU/USD) retreated 0.26% to $4,380 in European trading Tuesday, pulling back from a two-month high of $4,435. The decline follows a surge in oil prices amid esca
The pair tests key support after two days of losses amid fading risk appetite and stronger USD demand ahead of US CPI data. The New Zealand Dollar weakens against the US Dollar for a second session, trading near the 0.5850 support level as market confidence wanes. Rising o
RBA leaves policy rate unchanged, cites growth and inflation forecasts The Australian Dollar slipped briefly after the RBA left its policy rate unchanged. The central bank downgraded growth and inflation forecasts, which was initially interpreted as dovish.
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates steady but left room for further tightening, though markets doubt another hike this year. The Australian Dollar (AUD) rose modestly against major peers after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its Official Cash Rate at 4.35% f
Rising crude prices and Middle East supply concerns support the CAD, offsetting USD strength and keeping the pair near 1.3935. USD/CAD trades at 1.3935, down 0.03% on the day, remaining near its lowest level in two months. The Canadian Dollar gains support from higher Oil
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