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Bullish Bias Holds for EURUSD as Fed and ECB Reinforce Divergence
The release of the November meeting minutes of the U.S. Fed confirmed that policymakers are in no rush to cut rates. While inflation has moderated, Fed officials emphasized the need for “greater confidence” before easing policy, keeping the dollar supported and tempering aggressive bullish bets on EUR/USD. EUR/USD continues to trade within a bullish structure,Continue Reading
Week Ahead: Fed Tone Tightens, While Gold and Crude Oil Lead Volatility Watch
A late-2025 government shutdown has triggered a data vacuum, with many key indicators either delayed or unlikely to be published before the December 10–11 Fed meeting. Only the September CPI report has been released. The October non-farm payroll (NFP) report could be delayed into December, and PCE inflation data may not meet release standards inContinue Reading
Oil Prices Recovers in the Face of Sanction Fears
Oil prices staged a strong recovery on Friday, with WTI crude oil trending bullish to $60.27 per barrel. The move comes as traders brace for U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, set to take effect on 21 November, which could temporarily tighten global supply. Reports indicate that Lukoil PJSC has begun cutting staff across its global trading operations just days before the measures areContinue Reading
Yen Momentum Cools as Fed Patience & BoJ Silence Shape Weakness
USD/JPY continues to trade within a bullish structure, with recent buying momentum from the 153.01 to 153.06 zone recapturing early losses and reinforcing support. While an Ending Wedge formation suggests caution on extended gains, the broader trend remains upward being fueled by macro divergence between the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan (BoJ).Continue Reading
Fed Caution & EU Budget Strains Keep Euro in Check
EUR/USD continues to trade within a bullish framework, hovering 1.1550 to 1.1600 after a modest pullback from recent highs. While short-term momentum indicators like RSI are easing, the broader trend remains intact with dip-buying interest expected near key support at 1.1535. Fed Caution and EU Budget Friction The Federal Reserve has signaled a more cautiousContinue Reading
