AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Tests confluence support zone near 96.50, nine-day EMA
AUD/JPY halts its winning streak that began on August 21, trading around 96.70 during the early European hours on Thursday. The technical analysis of the daily chart shows that the currency cross is positioned within the ascending channel pattern, suggesting a prevailing bullish bias.
Japanese Yen sticks to negative bias against USD; lacks bearish conviction ahead of US data
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the back foot against its American counterpart through the early European session on Thursday amid a combination of negative factors.
France HCOB Manufacturing PMI above expectations (49.9) in August: Actual (50.4)
France HCOB Manufacturing PMI above expectations (49.9) in August: Actual (50.4)
EUR: French government looks likely to fall in September – ING
Hitting EUR/USD late on Monday was the surprise announcement from French Prime Minister François Bayrou that he was calling a vote of confidence in his government’s fiscal austerity plans on 8 September.
USD/JPY consolidates near 147.90 as Fed’s Cook vows to stay
The US Dollar is regaining lost ground across the board amid a new twist in the Federal Reserve saga, as Governour Lisa Cook dismissed Trump’s call to resign and committed to carry on with her duties at the Central Bank.
Dow Jones futures fall as traders adopt caution due to Fed independence concerns
Dow Jones futures fall by 28% to trade around 45,200 during European hours on Tuesday, ahead of the opening of the United States (US) regular markets. Moreover, the S&P 500 futures decline by 0.26% to trade below 6,450, and the Nasdaq 100 futures fall by 0.30%, trading around 23,400.
Forex Today: Markets turn risk-averse as Trump renews tariff threats
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, August 26:
WTI tumbles to near $64.50 amid Russia-Ukraine supply concerns
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $64.60 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI edges lower as traders assess the prospects of additional US tariffs on Russia.
USD/CHF holds above 0.8050 as Fed Governor Cook refuses to resign
USD/CHF extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 0.8060 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
France Consumer Confidence came in at 87 below forecasts (90) in August
France Consumer Confidence came in at 87 below forecasts (90) in August
Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar holds ground after Fed Governor Cook’s comments
The Australian Dollar (AUD) depreciates against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, extending its losses for the second successive session.