The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. Gold (XAU/USD) climbed to 4,369 (+0.47%), while AUD/USD lost ground at 0.7144 (-0.40%).
Market snapshot
- EUR/USD 1.1585 (-0.28%)
- GBP/USD 1.3502 (-0.36%)
- USD/JPY 159.70 (-0.03%)
- AUD/USD 0.7144 (-0.40%)
- USD/ZAR 16.15 (+0.37%)
- Gold (XAU/USD) 4,369 (+0.47%)
What's moving markets
- WTI declines to near $89.00 despite US-Iran tensions *(FXStreet)*
- Canadian Dollar hits fresh two-week lows amid higher yields, Fed hiking bets *(FXStreet)*
- BoJ’s Takata says central bank need to consider a broad range of options on monetary policy response *(FXStreet)*
- Indian Rupee holds onto two-month high against US Dollar *(FXStreet)*
- Swiss Franc weakens as Fed rate hike fears lift US Dollar *(FXStreet)*
On today's calendar
- Wed 12:15 UTC — USD ADP Non-Farm Employment Change — forecast 47K, previous 44K
- Wed 13:45 UTC — CAD BOC Rate Statement (high impact)
- Wed 13:45 UTC — CAD Overnight Rate (high impact) — forecast 2.25%, previous 2.25%
- Wed 14:30 UTC — CAD BOC Press Conference (high impact)
- Wed 20:10 UTC — NZD RBNZ Gov Breman Speaks
Tip of the day: One correlated basket is one trade
Long EURUSD and long GBPUSD is not diversification — it is roughly one large short-dollar position. Cap total exposure across correlated pairs.
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*This briefing is generated from live market data and public news feeds for information only. It is not investment advice. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of loss — read our risk disclosure.*
