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Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence rose from previous 0.6% to 5.7% in August
Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence rose from previous 0.6% to 5.7% in August
Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence up to 98.5% in August from previous 0.6%
Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence up to 98.5% in August from previous 0.6%
WTI price recovers above $62.50 as traders brace for Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $62.55 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI edges higher after talks between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart in the wake of an inconclusive US-Russia summit in Alaska on Friday.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy pushes for real peace, signals US support on security guarantees
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy late Monday emphasized the need for true peace and welcomed US involvement in security guarantees. Zelenskyy also confirmed major US arms purchase plans.
GBP/USD softens ahead of data-heavy week
GBP/USD saw a softer start to the new trading week, easing back around four-tenths of one percent through the opening market sessions. The US Dollar (USD) pared some of last week’s overall losses, trimming near-term gains for the Pound Sterling (GBP) on Monday.
USD/CAD flat lines near 1.3800 ahead of Canadian CPI inflation data
The USD/CAD pair extends its ongoing range-bound theme near 1.3800 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Investors remain cautious as US President Donald Trump begins planning for a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
New Zealand Producer Price Index - Output (QoQ) came in at 0.6% below forecasts (1%) in 2Q
New Zealand Producer Price Index - Output (QoQ) came in at 0.6% below forecasts (1%) in 2Q
New Zealand Producer Price Index - Input (QoQ) below forecasts (1.4%) in 2Q: Actual (0.6%)
New Zealand Producer Price Index - Input (QoQ) below forecasts (1.4%) in 2Q: Actual (0.6%)
Trump begins planning for trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy
United States (US) President Donald Trump confirmed that he would be beginning the preparation steps for a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and himself at some point in the near future.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Stuck near 0.8070 ahead of Fed minutes
The USDCHF ended Monday’s session with minimal gains, yet it consolidated around the 0.8070 figure for the third straight day. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.8073, virtually unchanged.
EUR/USD slides as Dollar gains strength ahead of Fed minutes and Jackson Hole
EUR/USD begins the week on a lower note, down 0.30% as traders await the outcome of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy, after the former met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin last Friday.
Dow Jones Industrial Average inches lower to start a fresh week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) eased slightly on Monday, paring last week’s gains. A quiet start to the week is giving investors some room to breathe before the next round of key economic data, as well as the start of this year’s economic symposium at Jackson Hole.
Canadian Dollar spins in circles in quiet start to week
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) treaded water on Monday, kicking off the new trading week with a notable lack of momentum as investors take a breather from last week’s inflation-fueled excitement.
Retail earnings set to steer S&P 500: WMT, HD, LOW and TGT
Retail earnings are the main focus of the US stock market this week as some investors have taken precautions ahead of a significant interest rate event on Friday.
Forex Today: Canadian inflation figures take centre stage
The US Dollar (USD) managed to leave behind part of Friday’s retracement, regaining upside impulse in a context of heightened caution ahead of the Trump-Zelenskiy gathering and the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium.
Gold consolidates as Fed Minutes and ceasefire speculation cap gains
Gold price traded sideways on Monday as traders await the meeting between Trump, Zelenskiy, and European leaders in Washington following last week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
AUD/USD pressured by stronger US Dollar, focus turns to Trump-Zelenskyy talks
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is losing ground against its US counterpart to kick off the week, with the AUD/USD pair slipping below the 0.6500 mark during the New York session on Monday.
Trump states need for peace in second Russia-Ukraine summit in a week
United States (US) President Donald Trump announced an ongoing desire to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.
Silver stalls near $38.00 as traders await Trump-Zelenskyy talks
Silver (XAG/USD) is treading water around $38.00 on Monday, as traders stay on the sidelines ahead of a key meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD holds near 1.3540 as traders await Ukraine-Russia outcome
GBP/USD steadies during the North American session, down a minimal 0.08% amid a scarce economic docket on both sides of the Atlantic.
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