USDJPY was a tad lower on Friday but remains close to new peak at 161.95 (Thursday / 3 July 2025) and in the zone where Japanese authorities may intervene. Profit-taking at the end of the week and on overbought daily studies was mainly behind today’s easing, which is likely going to be limited, as dollar remains well supported by strong…

Gold price ticks higher on Friday after repeated failure to register clear break of psychological $4000 support. The metal is on track for the fourth consecutive weekly loss, pressured by stronger dollar on growing expectations that Fed will start raising interest rates, with the first action expected as early as September. Thursday’s US PCE…

Brent oil price hit pre-war levels (last traded on February 27) in early Thursday’s trading, as re-opening of Hormuz strait (20 million barrels passed through only yesterday) provides strong relief and continues to deflate oil prices. Analysts estimate that situation is going to completely normalize in next couple of weeks, with increased…

Steep bear-leg from 0.7000 zone extends into second consecutive day and hits the lowest levels since early April, as the Aussie dollar came under increased pressure from stronger dollar, driven by expectations that Fed may start tightening its monetary policy as early as September. Fresh fall in metal prices also contributed to pair’s…

The dollar continues to trend higher and hit highest levels in over one year on Wednesday, moving in a steep bull-leg that extends into sixth consecutive day. Growing bets of Fed rate hike (currently at 72% for September rate hike vs 45% previous month), following recent hawkish remarks from US policymakers and economic data signaling that US…

EURGBP hit the lowest since 15 Aug 2025 on Wednesday on probes through key supports at 0.8610 zone (multi-month higher base). The pair remains firmly in red, following Monday’s 0.8% drop (the biggest daily drop since 25 July last year) with long upper shadow on Tuesday’s daily candle, pointing to strong offers. Series of lower tops since…

The Euro extends steep fall into fifth consecutive day and falls to the lowest in one year on Tuesday, following break of former 2026 low (1.1410). The single currency was deflated by growing expectations of Fed rate hike that continue to boost US dollar, with latest dovish remarks from ECB President Lagarde, adding pressure. Fresh weakness…

Brent price fell almost $4 on Monday, after initial fears of stalling peace talks that resulted in weekly opening with gap higher, was replaced by more optimistic tones from top US officials. Fresh weakness cracks again significant support provided by 200 DMA ($78.05) which resisted four consecutive attacks last week. On the other…