USD/AFN Hits Record High as US Freezes Afghan Assets After Taliban Seizes Kabul
USD/AFN hit a fresh record high after the Taliban seized control of Kabul, prompting the US Government to freeze Afghan government accounts linked to the Federal Reserve and US banks.
AUD/USD Drops as Economic Slowdown Fears Intensify, APAC Traders Eye RBNZ
The Australian Dollar dropped sharply versus the US Dollar after global sentiment nosedived on Covid slowdown fears. Wall Street followed APAC equities lower on a pullback in US retail spending.
Crude Oil Outlook: Bulls & Bears Clashing at Key Support
Crude oil price action remains downtrodden with bears driving the commodity -1% lower to challenge critical support once more. Can bulls stage another defense despite slowing global growth?
British Pound Technical Analysis: GBP/AUD, GBP/CAD, GBP/NZD Rates
Sterling continues to post gains against the battered commodity currencies.
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) tests critical resistance, Ether and ADA follow
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency wait for further motivation to move towards prior highs
Top 10 Candlestick Patterns To Trade the Markets
Discover the 10 most reliable candlestick patterns for trading the financial markets.
USD/JPY Rate Defends August Range as Fed Taper Talk Persists
USD/JPY may continue to retrace the decline from the monthly high (110.80) as a growing number of Federal Reserve officials show a greater willingness to switch gears.
Nasdaq Down after Weak Retail Sales Data and Dented Consumer Confidence
The Nasdaq 100 Index followed Asian markets lower this morning, compounded by an accumulation of weak consumer data, stronger USD
RBNZ Rate Decision Preview: Covid Shock for RBNZ, What Now For NZD/USD?
RBNZ decision grabs NZD traders attention after Covid shock prompts rethink on rate outlook
Central Bank Watch: BOC, RBA, & RBNZ Interest Rate Expectations Update
With the COVID-19 delta variant continuing to plague major economies, rate hike odds have shifted dramatically in the past 24-hours.