Australian Dollar Outlook: Robust Inflation and Jobs Strength Shift RBA Rate Cut Expectations
The AUDUSD has traded largely in a range-bound manner for the last few months, with the dollar side of the equation and overall risk sentiment tending to dominate intra-day direction. However, a series of data updates out of the lucky country have pointed to more strength for the Aussie. This week’s CPI has again surprised […]
AUDUSD Outlook: Australia’s strong Q3 inflation, crushing the RBA’s rate cut hopes
The Aussie dollar has gained ground strongly against the greenback in the last couple of weeks as Fed rate cut expectations, improving global market sentiment, especially with regard to trade and strong local data have combined to propel that the currency just over 2.5% higher from its mid-October lows. Recent CPI data came in well […]
USDJPY Volatility Returns: Fed Rate Cut Hopes Revived After NFP Shock
USDJPY has had a lively start to August with influences from both respective central banks, trade updates and some key data all causing the pair to make some sharp moves. On the geopolitical front, confirmation of a better-than-feared US tariff level led to some good relief rallies in the currency as well as across Japanese […]
USDJPY Volatility Ahead: Geopolitical Tensions and BOJ’s Stance in Focus
USDJPY has seen plenty of volatility in the last few weeks as geopolitical concerns continue to dominate market sentiment and the Yen’s haven status sees sharp moves on a daily basis. The pair has seen a 3.09% increase from trough to peak in the month of June, but the move has not been all one-way, […]
Aussie Dollar Outlook: RBA’s Rate Cut and Tariff Turmoil
The Aussie dollar remains trading in a relatively tight range against the US dollar in the current environment as geopolitical factors continue to dominate moves in the major currency pair. Volatility from President Trump’s trade tariff updates has seen the Aussie hit the annual high and low in the last 7 weeks and most traders […]
Japanese Yen Outlook: Yen Weakens as BOJ Holds Rates
USDJPY has had a strong rally since hitting annual lows just under the 140 level towards the end of last month and is now over 4% higher. Much of this move can be attributed to some strong unwinding of haven flows that pushed Yen higher against the dollar and on the crosses on the back […]
Australian Dollar Outlook: Tariffs and Geopolitical Risks Continues
The Aussie dollar has had a turbulent last few weeks alongside every other financial product in the market as President Trump’s tariff calls and the back turns have led to excessive volatility. The Aussie is now trading back close to its monthly highs having dipped over 7% on tariff concerns, only to then rally back […]
Aussie’s Next Move: RBA Hawkishness vs. Global Trade Fears
In line with most of the major currencies, the Aussie dollar has gained ground against the greenback over the last week or so, adding just under 3% from its low just under 62 cents at the beginning of the month. However, most traders have noted that it has fared much less well on the crosses […]
Yen Volatility Persists: BoJ Rate Hike Expectations Fuel Potential Big Moves
UsdJpy was one of the most volatile currency pairs last year and looking at the first few weeks of trading of this year, it looks like it could be a similar story for 2025. We have already seen a move in excess of 5% from peak to floor in the last few weeks and if […]
Aussie Dollar Rallies on Robust Jobs Data, USD Holds the Key to Next Moves
The Aussie dollar has rallied well over the last few days of trading after hitting fresh lows just under 0.6130 on January 13. This rally has come on the back of some USD selling across the market and a stronger employment data print. Employment numbers came in much stronger than expected with over 50k more […]
