Summary
There is a very common tendency among traders to ignore the long view when our attention is focused on day to day volatility. Currency markets in 2013 produced several notable trends . Emerging markets currencies rose and then fell hard, largely in response to perceptions about Federal Reserve policy. The Japanese Yen and Australian Dollar booked substantial declines as their governments changed monetary policies. Five years after the financial crisis, central banks remain the chief agents in the world economic system and the prime source of trends in the currency markets. The Fed has reduced its securities purchases by $10 billion. Will that reduction continue at each meeting? What will the mean for the dollar? How long can the euro withstand rising U.S. Interest rates? The euro\yen has benefited from the unusual circumstance of a strengthening dollar\yen and a strong euro, how long can that last? What role if any will the rising yuan and China's quickening approach to international status have in the currency markets? Join us at WorldWideMarkets, bring your questions comments and charts and welcome in the New Year in style.Latest Live Videos
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AUD/USD looks well bid, retargets 0.7150
AUD/USD adds to Tuesday’s advance and clock strong gains past the 0.7100 hurdle ahead of the opening bell in Asia. Hotter-than-expected Australian inflation data in combination with the RBA’s hawkish stance continue to underpin the move higher in the pair.
EUR/USD shifts its attention to 1.1900 and above
EUR/USD has shaken off Tuesday’s dip, pushing back beyond the 1.1800 mark amid decent gains as Wednesday’s session draws to a close. The rebound is largely driven by a modest pullback in the US Dollar, as markets digest the aftermath of President Trump’s SOTU speech and continue to monitor trade-related headlines and signals from the White House.
Gold remains bid and close to $5,200
Gold buyers are returning to the fold on Wednesday, targeting the $5,200 area and possibly beyond, after Tuesday’s corrective dip from monthly highs. The rebound in the precious metal comes as the US Dollar loses traction, with Trump’s SOTU speech offering little fresh direction and AI-related nerves continuing to ease.
UK financial watchdog advances stablecoin oversight as four firms pilot issuance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom (UK) is advancing toward the final stablecoin regulatory framework with a pilot program involving four companies, including Monee, Financial Technologies ReStabilise, Revolut and VVTX.
Nvidia earnings to influence AI trade and broader market sentiment Premium
For the last three years, Nvidia has been the engine of the AI boom, and now Wall Street is watching to see whether that momentum can keep going. High-growth stocks have been struggling to maintain their bullish trend in 2026.
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 26:
The Australian Dollar (AUD) skyrocketed to near a two-week high after a hotter-than-expected January inflation report, fueling speculation of additional rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).