Author: FX

GBPUSD has traded choppily today, with an Asian session high near 1.3302 and an early European low at 1.32587—a modest 44-pip range, well below the one-month average of around 91 pips. The latest move higher has extended the day’s range to 54 pips, still leaving room for expansion.If upside momentum holds—and buyers remain in control—the next target is yesterday’s high at 1.33308, just under the falling 200-hour moving average at 1.3334. Above that, the 100-day moving average at 1.33455 comes into play.Technically, buyers gained confidence after today’s session lows held near the falling 100-hour moving average (blue line). That successful…

The US ISM Services PMI missed consensus in July.The US Dollar clings to its daily gains on Tuesday.Data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) showed the Services PMI receded to 50.1 in July, down from 50.8 in the previous month and falling behind analysts’ forecasts of 51.5. Meanwhile, the Prices Paid Index—which tracks inflation—advanced to 69.9 from 67.5, the Employment Index ticked lower to 46.4 from 47.2, and the New Orders Index deflated to 50.3, from 51.3.Market reactionThe Greenback maintains its upbeat performance on Tuesday, motivating the US Dollar Index (DXY) to add to Monday´s bounce and trade at…

The Euro weakens for the second straight day against the British Pound, dragging EUR/GBP below the 0.8700 level.The final HCOB Eurozone Composite PMI for July came in at 50.9, missing expectations of 51.0 and down from 51.0 in June.UK PMI data beat forecasts, with the Composite PMI rising to 51.5 and the Services PMI climbing to 51.8.The Euro (EUR) extends losses for the second consecutive day against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, dragged lower by softer-than-expected Eurozone Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data. Adding to the downside, sentiment around the Euro remains fragile in the wake of the recently announced…

Fundamental OverviewThe USD sold off across the board on Friday following a softer than expected NFP report. Overall, the data wasn’t as bad as one might think by just looking at the reaction but given that we were positioned for a strong report and the pricing got more hawkish after the Fed’s decision, the weaker data was enough to trigger a quick repricing. In fact, the market is now pricing 59 bps of easing by year-end compared to just 35 bps before the NFP release. That’s a pretty quick change of heart. Over the weekend, we have Fed’s Williams opening…

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The Indian Rupee surrenders early gains against the US Dollar on RBI’s intervetion.US President Trump threatens higher tariffs on imports from India again.India responded strongly to Trump’s tariff threats, stating that the nation will take all measures to protect its national interest.The Indian Rupee (INR) gives up its opening gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday. The USD/INR pair falls to near 88.00 after revisiting its all-time high of around 88.25. The Indian currency appreciates temporarily due to Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) into currency markets.A report from Reuters showed that the RBI likely sold US Dollars via state-run…

The Australian Dollar remains under pressure despite improved domestic S&P PMI data.China’s Caixin Services PMI rose to 52.6 in July, against the expected 50.2.Fed Governor Adriana Kugler’s resignation has given Trump an earlier-than-expected opportunity to influence the direction of the central bank.The Australian Dollar (AUD) loses ground for the second successive day despite the release of improved S&P Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data on Tuesday. The AUD/USD pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) remains steady, driven by the latest global trade developments and shifting expectations for monetary policy. The US ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) will take center…

Gold price remains below a one-week high amid mixed fundamental cues.A modest USD strength and a positive risk tone cap the safe-haven commodity.Rising September Fed rate cut bets support the XAU/USD pair amid trade jitters.Gold price (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its recent strong gains registered over the past three days and seesaws between tepid gains/minor losses, below a nearly two-week high through the early European session on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) gains some positive traction and acts as a headwind for the commodity. Apart from this, the upbeat market mood turns out to be another factor undermining the…

EUR/USD is hitting key retracement levels after its sharp drop last week! Will this lead to a break-and-retest situation for the euro in the next few days? We’re taking a closer look at the 4-hour time frame: EUR/USD 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView Uncle Sam’s weak jobs data, Trump’s firing of the BLS commissioner, and FOMC member Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation have raised the odds of a Fed rate cut as early as September, weighing on U.S. dollar demand. That said, global growth worries and the pressure from a high-tariff backdrop are keeping a lid on gains for “risk” currencies…

There are just a couple to take note of on the board for the day, as highlighted in bold below.They are all for EUR/USD layered in between the 1.1500 to 1.1600 mark. And the expiries are also resting in and around the 100 and 200-hour moving averages, seen at 1.1499 and 1.1589 respectively. As such, price action will have more reason to continue to track in between the two key hourly moving averages in European trading.That before we get to US trading where the ISM services PMI might offer something for traders to act upon.For more information on how to…