Foreign Exchange School
The dollar/Canadian dollar has reached a new high. What is the market driving it?
On Friday (August 22), the US dollar/Canadian dollar exchange rate continued to rise, hitting a three-month high and touching the 1.3918 level, showing strong upward momentum. Behind the dollar's rally is the strengthening of market risk sentiment, and traders are optimistic about the Federal Reserve...
The Baltic Sea index rebounded as all ship sizes rose
The latest data shows that on August 22, 2025, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reported 1944 points, the highest in three days, an increase of 2.69% from the previous value, the largest increase since August 6, 2025.
The 4,500 ringgit mark has collapsed! Behind the three shades of palm oil, the bulls' defense line is facing the test of "match point"
On Thursday (August 21), the main palm oil contract FCPOc3 of the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange (BMD) continued its decline, closing at 4462 ringgit/ton, down 36 ringgit, or 0.8%. Although August 1-20...
Powell's keynote speech may be the next catalyst for gold and silver
Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, said gold and silver continue to trade in a narrow range as traders wait for the next catalyst for price action, while Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell will give a keynote speech in Jackson Hole on Friday.
USD/JPY Outlook: Japan's unexpected GDP performance intensifies the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike bet, and the trend of the currency pair still depends on the US economy
On Friday (August 15), during the European session, the price of the US dollar/yen showed a volatile downward trend. After the opening, it rose and fell back, and the overall center of gravity shifted downward. Short-term short-term bears had a certain advantage. The US dollar/yen was trading at 146.908/918, falling...
Economist Summerlin has confirmed his candidacy for Federal Reserve chairperson, backing a sharp interest rate cut
Economist Marc Sumerlin, one of nearly a dozen candidates to chair the Federal Reserve, said on Thursday he was interested in the job and saw fit to cut interest rates sharply.
Gold trading reminder: The US Treasury Secretary's remarks "lock in" interest rate cut expectations in September, the continued decline of the US dollar helps gold prices rebound, pay attention to PPI and initial request data
On Thursday (August 14), in early Asian trading, spot gold fluctuated narrowly, and is currently trading around $3,360/ounce. The rebound in spot gold prices on Wednesday was blocked, and it once touched the $3,370/ounce mark during the session, and finally closed at 3,355...
The era of data dependence: Can a correction rewrite the Bank of England's November decision?
UK labor market performance: payroll employment fell by only 8,000 in June-July, job vacancies were generally lower than before the epidemic, private wages rose by 4.8% annually and momentum weakened, falling to 4% during the year. Analysis is mostly based on the November interest rate cut, but the eagle communication makes...
Crude oil trading reminder: global trade sentiment eased, supporting a slight rebound in oil prices, but not changing the medium-term downward trend
International crude oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, as the United States and Asian powers agreed to extend the 90-day suspension of tariffs, easing market concerns about trade. Brent crude oil futures were flat at $66.65 a barrel; West Texas...
Gold trading reminder: US inflation is moderate and interest rate cuts are released, bulls are eager to move, pay attention to the speech of Federal Reserve officials
On Wednesday (August 13), spot gold rose slightly in early Asian trading, and is currently trading around $3351.15/ounce. On Tuesday (August 12), gold prices rose slightly, closing up 0.16% at $3348.02...
Technical analysis: Spot gold could fall to the $3,314 to $3,342 range
On Monday (August 11), spot gold volatility weakened in the Asian session and is currently trading around $3,378.10/ounce. Reuters technical analysts pointed out that spot gold could fall below the support level of $3,364 per ounce and fall towards...
Crude oil trading reminder: Although EIA inventories fell more than expected, oil prices rose and fell, maintaining a volatile adjustment
Oil prices rallied slightly in Asian markets on Thursday after falling for five consecutive days. In Asian trading, Brent crude futures rose 0.7% to $67.47 a barrel, while US WTI crude futures rose 0.9% to 64.97...
US-Japan tariffs or escalation, Japan's central bank, Federal Reserve, dove eagle war imminent?
On Thursday (August 7) in the European session, the dollar bottomed out against the yen and rebounded. It is now trading around 147.23, down -0.09%. During the session, Federal Reserve officials released dovish guidance and Trump said that a "temporary" candidate would be selected first.
5:4 thrilling vote! The £1.34 defense line sounded the "air raid alarm", and the "hawkish mutiny" within the central bank "triggered a long and empty street battle"!
On Thursday (August 7), at 19:00 Beijing time, the Bank of England (BoE) announced the latest interest rate decision, lowering the base rate from 4.25% to 4% by a thrilling vote of 5 to 4, which is the first time in a year since August 2024.
The central bank's decision is imminent: the pound is stagnant at 1.33, is a sudden market imminent?
On Wednesday (August 6), the GBP/USD fluctuated in a narrow range near the 1.3300 mark, the exchange rate traded sideways for several days, and the market entered a typical waiting mode for news. Traders' attention focused on the two blockbuster events of the week: the UK...
