Forex News

2 min ago

ONS releases Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering UK public sentiment on water restrictions and cost of living. Soft sentiment data lacks direct FX catalyst; markets focused on inflation metrics and central-bank policy rather than opinion surveys. No immediate GBP impact expected.

2 min ago

ONS published new quarterly headline measures of national well-being beyond GDP, exploring quality of life and progress in the UK. This soft data release does not directly move FX markets; traders focus on hard macro data (employment, inflation, growth) that drive GBP. Well-being indices are policy background, not trading catalysts.

3 min ago

ONS will publish UK mortgage statistics covering sales volumes and loan data by local authority from 2006–2025. The release provides historical housing-market context but contains no new month-on-month or quarter-on-quarter figures that trigger immediate FX moves. Traders monitor UK housing data for broader economic health signals; this archive update is...

32 min ago

ECB's August 2026 consumer expectations survey released. Survey data on inflation expectations, spending plans, and economic outlook for eurozone households. Traders monitor expectations for signals on future inflation pressures and consumer demand strength affecting ECB policy trajectory and EUR positioning.

1 hour ago

Japan's economy likely continue growing moderately, as Gov Ueda to keep raising rates

1 hour ago

Japan's national core CPI slowed to 1.7% year-on-year in August from 1.8% in July, missing the 1.8% forecast. Underlying inflation held at 1.9%. The slowdown follows strong wage growth and GDP upgrades; traders now watch whether BoJ sees disinflation as structural enough to reconsider policy tightening expectations.

2 hours ago

Boris Vujčić, ECB Governing Council member, spoke with Reuters on monetary policy and economic conditions. Without specific data or policy announcements in the source, traders should await details on rate guidance, inflation outlook, or eurozone growth assessments that would affect EUR positioning. Check the full interview for actionable commentary on...

4 hours ago

RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned that inflation remains too high and previously identified risks are now materializing ahead of the September 29 policy meeting. The central bank's hawkish messaging reflects concerns over excess domestic demand colliding with global inflation pressures, raising expectations for a potential rate hold or future tightening...

5 hours ago

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% at its September meeting, the highest in 31 years, in a split vote with two board members opposing the increase. The decision follows core inflation of 1.7% in August. The yen weakened to 157 per dollar after the announcement.

14 hours ago

Czech policymakers held rates at 3.75% but signaled firm conviction for tightening if inflation warrants. The board expects a hike in November under elevated oil-price scenarios. CZK traders should watch for confirmation at the next decision as inflation pressures persist.

17 hours ago

Chevron's CEO flags structural constraints in global oil supply, reviving inflation concerns that traders have partially repriced since the Fed's latest 25bp rate hike. Oil supply tightness directly counters rate-hike headwinds on crude; watch whether this narrative shifts central-bank repricing across commodity-linked currencies, particularly CAD and NOK.

20 hours ago

The Federal Open Market Committee raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00% at its September 15-16 meeting, the first increase since 2023. The Committee also released updated economic projections. Full statement and projections are published by the Federal Reserve.

20 hours ago

The FTSE 100 gained 0.5% as the Bank of England held interest rates unchanged, tracking broader European strength amid falling oil prices and bond yields. The BoE decision removes near-term UK rate-cut uncertainty; GBP traders now focus on inflation persistence and next policy meeting signals.

20 hours ago

USD/JPY retreated from a near two-week high of 156.40 after the Fed rate hike, snapping a three-session winning streak. The pair now edges lower with resistance at 156.00 and support risks building below 155.00 on potential yen strength. BoJ hike expectations are largely priced in; Ueda's forward guidance will be...

20 hours ago

EUR/USD extends its fall from 1.1710 with intraday bias firmly downside. A sustained break below the 61.8% retracement at 1.1471 targets a retest of the 1.1323 low. Resistance at 1.1521 could restore neutral bias if cleared. The broader uptrend from 1.0176 remains structurally intact, capping any bounce.

20 hours ago

PCE inflation remains at 3.7%, well above the Fed's 2% target, signaling the central bank will hold rates steady despite stock-market pressure. USD strengthens as yield expectations normalize higher. Next catalysts: Philly Fed Manufacturing (17 Sep) and jobless claims will confirm whether demand weakness supports a pivot.

21 hours ago

EUR/AUD holds a neutral intraday bias with recovery capped by 1.6444 resistance. A break above 1.6226 would extend the bounce from 1.6078 support, but near-term momentum favors downside. A decisive break below 1.6078/1.6108 would resume the broader downtrend from 1.8554, targeting 1.5359 projection.

21 hours ago

EUR/CHF has resumed its uptrend after breaking above the 0.9472 temporary top. The rally from 0.8979 targets a 161.8% Fibonacci projection at 0.9555. Support sits at 0.9435; a break below would neutralize the intraday bullish bias. Medium-term uptrend remains intact from the 0.8979 base.

21 hours ago

USD/JPY is testing key resistance at 156.13–156.50 as a hawkish Federal Reserve reinforces the US yield advantage over the yen. The Bank of Japan's next guidance—particularly whether Governor Ueda signals tightening beyond an expected 1.25% hike—will be critical to sustaining yen strength. Japan's CPI composition, especially services inflation, remains a...

21 hours ago

Despite the Fed's rate hike, crypto markets rose 1.2% in 24 hours and dismissed the move after an initial volatility spike. Traders bought dips rather than capitulating, while select altcoins continued their climb. The market's resilience to monetary tightening signals a decoupling from traditional rate-sensitive dynamics.

23 hours ago

Eurozone annual CPI accelerated from 2.9% to 3.2% in August, revised down from the preliminary 3.3% estimate. Core inflation eased to 2.4% from 2.5%, signaling early disinflation in services and underlying price pressures. This mixed signal—headline elevated but core softening—reinforces expectations for ECB caution on further rate hikes.

1 day ago

NZD/USD has declined significantly from the 0.5897 peak within a five-wave Elliott Wave cycle. Price has reached an extreme zone, suggesting a potential reversal point or continuation setup. Traders should monitor key support levels and wave completion signals to confirm the next directional move and entry opportunities.

1 day ago

The Federal Reserve's rate increase sends the dollar higher as investors reassess rate expectations amid persistent PCE inflation above target. Asian bond yields rise in response. USD strength dominates FX markets as carry trades unwind and rate differentials widen.

1 day ago

The Federal Reserve has hiked rates as PCE inflation remains elevated at 3.7% versus its 2% target, well above recent CPI declines. Higher US yields attract capital flows into dollars, pressuring EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and emerging-market pairs as carry trades unwind and global borrowing costs rise.

1 day ago

The IMF cautioned that the RBA's 4.35% cash rate may not represent peak levels, citing persistent underlying inflation and uncertainty over restrictive financial conditions. Markets currently price an 80–87% probability of a further 25bp hike. Oil price volatility adds upside risk to inflation expectations, keeping rate-hike optionality alive for the...

1 day ago

GBP/USD has dipped below the key 1.3500 pivot level on sustained selling pressure. A major bearish trend line is now forming with resistance at 1.3510 on the 4-hour chart. The pair remains biased lower, though traders await BoE commentary for potential reversal signals. Watch for a break below 1.3500 support...

1 day ago

The FOMC raised rates 25bp in September to counter secondary inflation risks from energy and domestic investment strength. The committee should follow with a second October hike to reassure markets that inflation will reach target on schedule. November's election presents timing uncertainty for the monetary policy path ahead.

1 day ago

The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee maintained Bank Rate at 3.75%, as expected. GBP/USD and cable pairs will track any guidance shifts on future easing; markets already pricing in modest rate cuts through 2027. Decision itself was consensus.

1 day ago

US weekly initial jobless claims — the highest-frequency read on the labor market. Live updates on release; a sustained rise pressures the Fed outlook and the dollar.

1 day ago

Brent spot prices have decoupled from diesel and other derivative products, signaling a shift in crude-to-product spreads. This affects energy-linked currencies like CAD and NOK, though macro drivers (Fed rate path, yield normalization) currently dominate FX moves over commodity-specific technical shifts.