EUR/USD treads water above 1.1600 amid US-China trade tensions, government shutdown
EUR/USD steadies after registering nearly 0.5% gains in the previous session, trading around 1.1620 during the Asian hours on Monday.
EUR/USD steadies after registering nearly 0.5% gains in the previous session, trading around 1.1620 during the Asian hours on Monday.
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends the rally to around $4,040 during the early Asian session on Monday. The escalating trade tensions between the United States (US) and China provide some support to the precious metal.
The EUR/USD pair recovers some ground on Friday, climbing above 1.1600 as the Greenback plunges, driven by an escalation of the trade war between the US and China. However, gains seem capped by the political turmoil and weaker-than-expected data in the Eurozone (EZ).
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The Euro (EUR) extends its pullback against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, with EUR/JPY losing 0.35% to 176.40 at the time of writing, after reaching an all-time high of 177.94 in the previous session.
Silver prices have surged past $50 per ounce, hitting their highest level since 1980 amid a deepening supply crunch in London and rising global demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts point to inflation concerns, U.S. fiscal uncertainty, and tightening physical markets as key drivers behind the rally.
After a stellar run for tech and growth stocks, markets are turning cautious. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs before retreating amid a sharp profit-taking wave and stronger U.S. Dollar. Heavyweights like Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon slid roughly 3%, dragging sentiment lower. Still, the Nasdaq remains resilient, holding near key support as traders assess the depth of this pullback.
The Euro (EUR) is showing signs of stabilization against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, pausing a four-day losing streak as the Greenback softens. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades near 1.1621, up around 0.50% on the day, after dipping to a two-month low on Thursday.
Canada’s labor market delivered a major surprise, adding 60K jobs versus just 5K expected — a sharp turnaround from last month’s decline. Most of the new roles were full-time, signaling a more resilient recovery. With USD/CAD rejecting the 1.40 level and trade talks between Ottawa and Washington showing progress, traders are watching if the loonie’s fortunes are turning.