Traders position defensively as the ECB prepares to raise rates by 25 bps to 2.25% with potential downgrades to growth forecasts. EUR/USD trades near 1.1530, reflecting downside risks ahead of the European Central Bank’s expected 25 bps rate hike to 2.25%. The move follows
ECB expected to hike rates by 25bp The European Central Bank is poised to deliver a fully priced 25bp hike, shifting market focus to guidance for the path of rates beyond summer. Forwards already discount more than two further hikes this year, which is deemed ambit
Geopolitical risks overshadow soft US CPI data, lifting the Dollar Index amid renewed US-Iran military exchanges. The US Dollar Index (DXY) erased early losses to trade at 100.10 in European hours, driven by escalating US-Iran tensions. Recent military actions by US Centra
Investors are pricing in Swiss National Bank tightening despite subdued inflation and weak GDP data, challenging the franc’s strength. Market positioning in the Swiss franc (CHF) has become stretched as traders anticipate rate hikes the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is unlikel
XAG/USD recovers from a two-and-a-half-month low as US-Iran talks ease market concerns, lifting prices above $64.00. Silver prices climbed to $64.50 on Thursday, recovering from a session low of $61.50, marking a two-and-a-half-month nadir. The rebound followed reports of
BoC maintains its policy rate but emphasizes potential rate hikes or cuts based on energy prices and US trade policies. The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, aligning with expectations but underscoring its readiness to adjust policy as nee
The currency pair pauses after a four-day rally, trading at 0.7990 as technical indicators suggest further upside potential. USD/CHF halted its four-day winning streak on Thursday, trading around 0.7990 during European hours. The pair remains within an ascending channel pa
UOB analysts maintain a bullish outlook on USD/JPY, citing persistent upward pressure toward 160.75. The Japanese yen weakened toward 160.75 against the US dollar as analysts at UOB Group noted mild but sustained upward momentum in the currency pair. The intraday outlook s
USD rises 0.12% to 160.36 against JPY The USD is expected to rise gradually against the JPY as long as 160.00 holds. The pair is seen testing 160.75, with the next resistance at 161.00 unlikely to come into view. Support is at 160.35, followed by 160.20.
Rabobank expects the ECB to raise the deposit rate to 2.25% and signal another hike in September amid elevated inflation forecasts. The European Central Bank is poised to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% at today’s meeting, prioritizing inflation control
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