Fundamental Analysis Category

June 21, 2024
Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar

Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw mild gains during Thursday’s Asian session, edging higher following the release of the Australian Judo Bank PMI report. The report indicated that business activity in Australia continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in March and April.

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June 19, 2024
Australian Dollar Rises on RBA’s Hawkish Stance

Australian Dollar Rises on RBA’s Hawkish Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) surged on Wednesday, driven by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hawkish stance during its June meeting. The RBA’s decision to maintain current interest rates while signaling a prolonged period before any rate cuts has pushed market expectations for the start of the easing

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June 17, 2024
China’s May Retail Sales Exceed Expectations; Industrial Output and Investment Lag

China’s May Retail Sales Exceed Expectations; Industrial Output and Investment Lag In May, China’s retail sales outperformed expectations, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year, surpassing the anticipated 3% rise forecasted by a Reuters poll of economists. This robust retail performance indicates resilient consumer spending despite broader economic challenges. However, other key economic indicators did not fare as

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June 12, 2024
Japanese Yen’s Downside Limited by Rising Producer Prices

Japanese Yen’s Downside Limited by Rising Producer Prices The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended its losing streak for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the USD/JPY pair strengthening as investors favored the US Dollar (USD) ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision and the release of US inflation figures for May, scheduled for later in

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June 10, 2024
Yen Subdued as USD Advances on Risk Aversion

Yen Subdued as USD Advances on Risk Aversion The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued its downward trend for the second consecutive trading day on Monday, with the USD/JPY pair finding support as the US Dollar (USD) regained strength. This resurgence in the USD follows the release of better-than-expected US employment data last Friday, which bolstered market

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