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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Weakens to near 110.50, maintaining negative bias under 100-day SMA
The AUD/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 110.50 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD), with trading activity expected to remain subdued due to a national holiday in Japan.
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Rises to near 177.50 barrier near nine-day EMA
EUR/JPY gains ground for the third successive day, trading around 177.40 during Asian hours on Monday. Liquidity would be thin, although it is the best opportunity for 'Yentervention'.
Indian Rupee gains significantly on fresh RBI measures
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades significantly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday. The USD/INR pair falls 1% to near 95.80 as the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) fresh measures to curb US Dollar demand have brought relief for the Indian currency.
IMF’s Georgieva says already seeing first wave of impact from AI
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday that she’s already seeing first wave of impact from Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds gains near $61 amid Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades higher at around $61.10 in the Asian trade on Monday, holding onto Friday’s gains.
New Zealand Dollar weakens as Middle East conflict elevates inflation risks
NZD/USD remains subdued for the second successive day, trading around 0.5610 during Asian hours on Monday.
United States Dollar Index drifts lower amid softer bond yields; bullish bias intact
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, attracts fresh sellers at the start of a new week, sliding back closer to the 102.00 mark during the Asian session.
India steps up currency defense with tougher US Dollar curbs — Reuters
India unveiled a new measures to boost the Indian Rupee (INR), redirecting oil companies' US Dollar purchases ‌away from the spot market and tightening hedging rules, Reuters reported on Saturday. The move comes as the domestic currency trades near record lows.
Gold drifts higher above $4,200 on surging ETF inflows, markets await US inflation data this week
Gold price (XAU/USD) gains ground to near $4,215 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal extends the rally amid rising demand for bullion-backed exchange-traded funds and a weaker US Dollar (USD).
Canadian Dollar flat lines around 1.4250 as sliding oil prices counter USD softness
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on a modest gap-up open at the start of a new week, retreating back to mid-1.4200s during the Asian session.
Japanese Yen holds range amid Japanese holiday, dovish BoJ signals
USD/JPY depreciates after registering modest gains in the previous trading day, hovering around 158.10 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair may see limited movement due to thin trading conditions as Japanese markets are closed for the Sports Day public holiday.
British Pound gains positive traction as USD remains depressed on softer bond yields
The GBP/USD pair attracts some buyers for the third straight day, trading around mid-1.3200s during the Asians session on Monday, though it remains confined in a familiar range held over the past three weeks or so.
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missile toward Khamis Mushait
The Saudi-led military coalition said that it has intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis towards southern Saudi Arabia, the Time of Israel reported on Sunday.