August 19, 2026
AUD/USD remains supported as the US dollar weakens and traders look ahead to Australia’s July employment report. The pair’s near-term direction may depend on whether the jobs data confirms the current bullish bias.
August 19, 2026
The U.S. has paused planned tariffs on Canadian imports, easing near-term trade tensions and supporting the Canadian dollar. Traders are now focused on the Aug. 22 deadline and any fresh updates that could move USD/CAD.
August 19, 2026
USD/JPY fell as traders raised the odds of a September Bank of Japan rate hike and pared expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. Rising Japanese yields and softer U.S. data helped the yen recover.
August 19, 2026
USD/JPY slipped as traders raised odds of another Bank of Japan rate hike and scaled back expectations for a September Fed move. The pair remains sensitive to the 160.00 level and other technical thresholds.
August 18, 2026
The US Dollar Index remains below its 200-day EMA even as long-term Treasury yields rise to multi-year highs. Traders are watching FOMC minutes and geopolitical headlines for the next catalyst.
AUD/USD remains supported as the US dollar weakens and traders look ahead to Australia’s July employment report. The pair’s near-term direction may depend on whether the jobs data confirms the current bullish bias.
The U.S. has paused planned tariffs on Canadian imports, easing near-term trade tensions and supporting the Canadian dollar. Traders are now focused on the Aug. 22 deadline and any fresh updates that could move USD/CAD.
USD/JPY fell as traders raised the odds of a September Bank of Japan rate hike and pared expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. Rising Japanese yields and softer U.S. data helped the yen recover.
USD/JPY slipped as traders raised odds of another Bank of Japan rate hike and scaled back expectations for a September Fed move. The pair remains sensitive to the 160.00 level and other technical thresholds.
The US Dollar Index remains below its 200-day EMA even as long-term Treasury yields rise to multi-year highs. Traders are watching FOMC minutes and geopolitical headlines for the next catalyst.
EUR/USD is holding in the upper 1.15s after Germany’s August ZEW Expectations Index beat forecasts and added support to the euro. Scotiabank says momentum remains bullish, with resistance still seen in the 1.1625/50 area.
NZD/USD fell as Middle East tensions and higher oil prices lifted demand for the US dollar and weighed on risk-sensitive currencies. Traders are watching support near 0.5860 and the 200-day SMA at 0.5834.
AUD/USD remains supported after breaking above 0.7100 and 0.7120, with UOB now pointing to 0.7150 as the next upside level. Overbought conditions may still cap near-term gains and keep the pair in a tight range.
USD/JPY is holding near a two-week high around 159.50 as traders weigh Bank of Japan tightening expectations against uncertainty ahead of the July FOMC minutes. Softer Japanese growth data is tempering yen strength, while resistance near 160 remains in focus.