Forex
The NZD/USD pair extends the decline to near 0.5765 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) amid the cautious mood ahead of the release of key US economic data later this week.
Commodities
Gold price (XAU/USD) declines to near $4,450 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The precious metal loses momentum as traders book profits after a recent rally. Later on Thursday, the weekly US Initial Jobless Claims data will be released.
Forex
EUR/USD extends its losses for the third straight day in the week, down some 0.10% as the Greenback appreciates on strong Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report by the ISM, along with a solid jobs report.
Forex
USD/JPY trades around 156.60 on Wednesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day, as the US Dollar (USD) struggles to extend its rebound following mixed US economic releases, while the Japanese Yen (JPY) benefits from a more defensive tone in Asian markets.
Commodities
Gold (XAU/USD) price dipped 1.2% before finding support at the 50-day MA ($4419/oz), but acceptance above $4500/oz is key. Geopolitical risks (US/Venezuela/Russia tensions, Greenland acquisition talks) and softer US employment data (job openings, ADP) are underpinning the metal. Investors now focus on Friday's NFP data, which is set to be the next catalyst. Technical support is strong, but a strong NFP could threaten $4400/oz.
Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Freedom Trade is coming back to markets ahead of Friday's US NFP. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.
Forex
The Euro (EUR) trades little changed against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, as traders show a muted reaction to a mixed batch of US economic data. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading around 1.1691, consolidating after losing around 0.30% on Tuesday.
Commodities
WTI Oil Analysis: Crude falls back after a counter-intuitive spike following the Venezuela news. We explain the "Sanctions Paradox"—how removing black market barrels initially tightens pricing—and why the volatility premium is now fading. Can structural support hold against the selling pressure?
Forex
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with AUD/USD easing back after an initial advance triggered by Australia’s latest inflation data. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 0.6738, holding near 15-month highs.
US Dollar (DXY) Analysis: After a volatile correction, the Greenback stabilizes as the dedollarization narrative faces reality. We analyze how economic resilience and the "Return of US Freedom"—sparked by recent geopolitical wins—are reshaping the DXY's path for the year ahead.
