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AUD/USD trades steadily around 0.6500 as Trump-Zelenskyy meet takes centre stage
The AUD/USD pair trades broadly stable around 0.6500 during the European trading session on Monday. The Aussie pair consolidates as investors await the meeting between United States (US) President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr at the White House during the day.
US: Who is ultimately to pay the US tariffs? – Commerzbank
The much-anticipated summit between the US President and his Russian counterpart did not have a significant impact on the US dollar, despite the generally negative reporting in its aftermath (see the article below).
Oil: Sanctions risk eases following Trump-Putin summit – ING
It’s unsurprising to see Oil trading lower this morning following the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. While talks failed to secure a ceasefire, the tone and the absence of “severe consequences” for the lack of a truce, reduce, or at least delay, the risks of stricter sanctions.
RUB: Negative on balance – Commerzbank
The summit in Alaska between US President Trump and Russian President Putin generated some diplomatic optics but no resolution or ceasefire. Talks reportedly centred around land swaps, security guarantees and the outline of a trilateral format with Ukraine.
USD: Benign conditions should keep the dollar offered – ING
The Western press was quick to conclude that Friday's summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was a failure in that Trump had been dragged down an off-ramp away from a ceasefire and renewed Russian sanctions.
USD/JPY: Bias is to sell rallies – OCBC
USD/JPY continued to trade in recent range after the 2-way moves seen last week owing to US data and comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Pair was last at 147.39.
EUR/CHF holds above 50-DMA – Société Générale
EUR/CHF has stabilized above the 50-day moving average, reducing downside momentum. The pair now tests the 0.9500 resistance zone, where a breakout could pave the way for a broader rebound, while support remains at 0.9390/0.9360, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Approaching key support at 0.8600
The Euro recovery attempt against the British Pound has been short-lived.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds from 200-SMA on H4, $38.25 barrier holds the key
Silver (XAG/USD) attracts some dip-buyers near the $37.80 region during the Asian session on Monday. The white metal climbs back above the $38.00 mark, hitting a fresh daily peak in the last hour.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds below $3,350 ahead of US-Ukraine talks
The Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers to around $3,330 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal edges lower after unexpectedly strong US Producer Price Index (PPI) data.
AUD/USD gathers strength above 0.6500 as Fed rate cut bets remain intact
The AUD/USD pair gains ground around 0.6510 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) remains weak against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as US economic data keep the case for a September Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut intact.
United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 0.1% to 0.3% in August
United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 0.1% to 0.3% in August
United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM): -1.3% (August) vs previous -1.2%
United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (MoM): -1.3% (August) vs previous -1.2%
New Zealand Business NZ PSI climbed from previous 47.3 to 48.9 in July
New Zealand Business NZ PSI climbed from previous 47.3 to 48.9 in July
White House envoy says US, Russia agreed on Ukraine security pledges — Bloomberg
US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday said that US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed at their summit in Alaska that the United States (US) would be able to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.
Trump and Putin joint press conference ends with no deal
United States (US) President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded an initial face-to-face meeting in Alaska late Friday, with both parties delivering mutually inconclusive statements.
Dow Jones Industrial Average slips from new peaks after soft sentiment surveys
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to record highs early on Friday, touching chart territory north of 45,250 for the first time ever.
Maine man turns devalued Fiat money to his advantage by paying fine with tons of coins
Government currency debasement steals your wealth and erodes your purchasing power, but there is a situation in which you can use the devaluation of our money to your advantage.
Nasdaq Sep Futures cling to support at 23,748 after 24,052 Rejection
Top of the 4-month channel and VAH are the last daily supports.
United States Total Net TIC Flows down to $77.8B in June from previous $311.1B
United States Total Net TIC Flows down to $77.8B in June from previous $311.1B
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