Monthly Archives: May 2025
DXY hovered around 100.75, with OCBC’s analysts observing a decline due to lower UST yields
Written on May 16, 2025 at 12:10 pm, by melody
USD weakens amid lower yields and soft data; downside risk grows as momentum eases, support at 99.90.
Oil traders remain vigilant regarding possible U.S. sanctions against Russia due to geopolitical tensions
Written on May 16, 2025 at 11:46 am, by melody
Traders monitor potential U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, impacting oil prices, ruble, and global markets.
ING indicates the Euro remains steady at 1.12, with upward potential despite minor growth revisions
Written on May 16, 2025 at 11:40 am, by melody
Euro holds steady as ECB eyes rate cuts; industrial output strong, inflation impact from tariffs minimal.
Kazāks believes a meeting-by-meeting strategy is appropriate amid considerable uncertainty in trade measures
Written on May 16, 2025 at 11:15 am, by melody
The ECB adopts flexible policy meetings amid uncertainty, with markets expecting a June rate cut.
The trade balance for Italy within the EU decreased from €-0.361B to €-2.453B
Written on May 16, 2025 at 11:10 am, by melody
Italy’s trade deficit grows; USD strengthens; gold dips; Bitcoin nears resistance; eyes on US data.
During the European session, gold prices fell beneath $3,200, reaching a new daily low
Written on May 16, 2025 at 10:40 am, by melody
Gold declines as trade optimism weakens safe-haven demand; rate cut hopes and tensions offer limited support.
EUR/USD will focus on expiries at 1.1200, with peripheral levels influencing price action
Written on May 16, 2025 at 10:16 am, by melody
Large EUR/USD option expiries at 1.1200 may anchor price; headline risks could impact market behavior.
Japan’s GDP data disappoints, yen fluctuates, NZD/USD surges, while gold prices decline sharply
Written on May 16, 2025 at 9:46 am, by melody
Japan’s Q1 GDP shrank 0.7% annually; yen strengthened, while inflation expectations lifted the NZD.
At the European session’s outset, palladium trades lower at $959.22 per troy ounce
Written on May 16, 2025 at 9:40 am, by melody
Platinum and palladium dip early Friday; gold retreats below $3,200 as safe-haven demand wanes further.
Inflation expectations in New Zealand have increased, prompting the RBNZ to reconsider monetary policy strategies
Written on May 16, 2025 at 9:16 am, by melody
RBNZ Q2 2025 survey shows inflation expectations rising, potentially impacting monetary policy and strengthening NZD.
