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| August 13, 2024 Coffee Price Forecast: Influenced by many factors, coffee prices continue to decrease August 14, 2024 Coffee Price Forecast: Concerns about weather in Brazil push coffee prices up sharply again? |
Forecast of coffee prices on August 15, 2024, in the domestic market, increased again. According to data from the General Department of Customs, in July, Vietnam’s coffee exports reached 7 tons, worth 76.982 million USD, down 381,2% in volume but up 29,3% in value compared to the same period last year.
In particular, the average coffee export price last month reached a record of 4.951 USD/ton, up 7,8% over the previous month and up to 75,1% (equivalent to 2.123 USD/ton) over the same period. 2023.
In the first 7 months of this year, the export price of this agricultural product increased by 52,3% to an average of 3.682 USD/ton. Thanks to that, although export output decreased by 12,4% over the same period, the value still increased by 33,5%, reaching 979.353 tons, worth 3,6 billion USD.
With favorable price factors, the coffee industry is expected to bring in a record export turnover of 5 billion USD this year.
Regarding export markets, the European Union (EU) is still Vietnam’s largest coffee consumption market in the first 7 months of the year, accounting for 39% of total export volume with 381.699 tons, worth 1,37 billion USD. . Although the amount of coffee exported to the EU decreased by 10,7%, the value increased by 39% over the same period last year.
Of which, exports to key markets such as Germany, Italy and Spain reached 121.500 tons, 91.082 tons and 71.734 tons, respectively. Over the same period, the amount of coffee exported to Germany and Spain decreased by 11,6% and 14,5%, respectively, while exports to Italy increased by 17,8%.
Coffee exports to some other major markets such as Japan, the US and Russia have decreased significantly compared to the same period last year.
However, exports to Asian markets recorded strong growth, with Indonesia increasing by 50,4%; Philippines increased by 63,7%; China increased by 27,2%; Thailand increased by 68,7%; and Malaysia increased by 61,7%.
In the domestic market, coffee prices were updated at 4:30 a.m. on August 14, 2024 as follows, according to www.giacaphe.com, domestic coffee prices decreased slightly compared to yesterday, ranging from 117.800-118.500 VND/kg. Currently, the average purchase price in the Central Highlands provinces is 118.000 VND/kg, the highest purchase price in the province Dak Lak, Dak Nong is 119.300 VND/kg.
| August 15, 2024 Coffee Price Forecast: All Plunge |
Specifically, the coffee purchase price in the province Gia Lai (Chu Prong) is 118.300 VND, in Pleiku and La Grai the same price is 118.200 VND/kg; in the province Kon Tum Coffee is purchased at 118.300 VND/kg; in Dak Nong province, coffee is purchased at the highest price of 118.500 VND/kg.
Price of green coffee beans (coffee beans, fresh coffee beans) in the province Lam Dong In districts such as Bao Loc, Di Linh, Lam Ha, coffee is purchased at 117.800 VND/kg.
Today’s coffee price on 14/8 in Dak Lak province is purchased at around 118.500 VND/kg; in Cu M’gar district, coffee is purchased at around 118.400 VND/kg, and in Ea H’leo district, Buon Ho town, it is purchased at the same price of 118.400 VND/kg.
Coffee price list today August 14, 2024
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Coffee price update world At 20:30 on August 14, 2024 Vietnam time on the London exchange, the price of Robusta coffee futures contract for monthly delivery September 2024 on the London exchange was at 4.454 USD/ton, up 79 USD compared to the beginning of the trading session.
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| Coffee price today August 14, 2024: Robusta coffee price on London floor. (Photo: Screenshot giacaphe.com |
The monthly delivery term November 2024 is 4.271 USD/ton, up 84 USD; the monthly delivery term January 2025 is 4.104 USD/ton, up 79 USD and the monthly delivery term March 2025 is 3.953 USD/ton, up 71 USD.
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| Today’s coffee price August 14, 2024: New York Arabica coffee price (Photo: Screenshot giacaphe.com |
In particular, the price of Arabica coffee on the New York floor today at 20:30 p.m. on July 134, 8 increased in all terms, fluctuating at 2024 – 227.80 cents/lb.
Specifically, the monthly delivery term September 2024 is 234.80 cents/lb; up 2.10 cents/lb compared to the beginning of the session. The monthly delivery term December 2024 is 232.90 cents/lb, up 3.85 cents/lb; the monthly delivery term March 2025 is 230.10 cents/lb, up 3.80 cents/lb and the monthly delivery term May 2025 is 227.80 cents/lb, up 3.60 cents/lb.
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| Coffee price today August 14, 2024: Brazilian Arabica coffee price. (Photo: Screenshot giacaphe.com) |
Brazilian Arabica coffee prices today at 20:30 on August 14, 2024 increased and decreased in opposite directions. Specifically, the monthly delivery term September 2024 was 293.90 USD/ton, up 1.21%; the monthly delivery term December 2024 was 285.40 USD/ton, up 1.19%; the monthly delivery term March 2025 was 276.30 USD/ton, down 4.18% and the monthly delivery term May 2025 was 272.40 USD/ton, down 4.10%.
Robusta coffee traded on ICE Futures Europe (London floor) opens at 16:00 and closes at 00:30 (the next day), Vietnam time.
Arabica coffee on the ICE Futures US floor (New York floor) opens at 16:15 p.m. and closes at 01:30 a.m. (the next day), Vietnam time.
Strong Robusta exports from Brazil are helping to offset supply shortages from Vietnam, traders said. Cecafe said Brazil’s Robusta coffee exports in the month of July 2024 surged 82,2% year-on-year to 2023 bags (900.000kg).
Agronomists say that light and localized frosts in Brazil occur strongly in the southern region of the country, basically not affecting coffee and sugarcane growing areas.
Brazilian coffee export association Cecafé also reported that total green coffee exports in the first seven months of 7 increased by 2024% over the same period last year, reaching 51,88 million bags. Of which, there were 25,83 million bags of Arabica coffee, an increase of 20,65% and 31,08 million bags of Robusta Conilon coffee, an increase of 5,18%, compared to the same period last year.
*Information is for reference only. Prices may change depending on time and location.
Sources: https://congthuong.vn/du-bao-gia-ca-phe-1582024-dong-loat-lao-doc-339068.html
Gold price is seeing a dead cat bounce early Tuesday after being hammered down to two-month lows of $2,611 on Wednesday. Attention now turns to speeches from several US Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers due later in the day for fresh hints on the central bank’s interest rate cut outlook.
In the meantime, Gold traders are likely to take cues from the prevalent market sentiment and the US Dollar price action, as they continue to digest the latest measures under consideration by China to support its housing sector.
Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg News reported that Chinese authorities are outlining a plan enabling major cities, such as Shanghai and Beijing, to reduce the deed tax for buyers to as low as 1%, down from the current rate of up to 3%.
Following the market’s disappointment over China’s 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) debt package, any additional supportive measures are unlikely to have any positive market impact, as traders remain wary of potential trade tariffs that could be imposed by US President-elect Donald Trump when he returns to office in January next year.
Also, traders refrain from placing fresh bets on the Gold price heading toward Wednesday’s high-impact US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data, which could significantly impact the Fed’s path forward on rates and the US Dollar (USD).
That said, any upside attempt in Gold price could likely be limited as markets continue to favor the USD amid the ‘Trump trades’ and fading expectations of future rate cuts by the Fed.
A solid win for Trump in the US presidential race and a likely Republican majority in Congress have boosted expectations for a more straightforward path to implement his policies. Trump’s policies on foreign trade and tax cuts are seen as inflationary, which could dissuade the Fed from continuing its easing cycle. This, in turn, could support the USD at the expense of Gold price.
Markets are currently pricing in a 67% chance that the Fed will lower rates by 25 basis points (bps) in December, the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool showed, down from about 83% seen at the start of the month. Therefore, Fedspeak is eagerly awaited to seek more clues on the Fed’s rate cut outlook.
Having taken down all the major Fibonacci Retracement (Fibo) levels recently, Gold price Is consolidating the downside before the next push lower.
In doing so, Gold price has retraced the entire advance from the October 10 low of $2,604 to the all-time high of $2,790.
The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains below the 50 level, keeping the downside risks well in place.
Any recovery in Gold price will need to find acceptance above the strong resistance near $2,645, where the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and the 78.6% Fibo level of the same ascent close in.
The next topside barriers are 61.8% Fibo and 50% Fibo supports-turned-resistances at $2,673 and $2,695, respectively.
If the downtrend regains traction, sellers will attack the October 10 low of $2,604, below which a test of the 100-day SMA at $2,538 will be inevitable in the coming days.
As of today, there is a potential bull breakout of a symmetrical triangle formation approaching. A rise above the top line will provide an initial sign of a potential breakout. However, since the swing high of 3.02 is not too much higher, a decisive advance above that price level should provide a more reliable bullish signal as it will further confirm strength. A trendline break alone generally needs further confirmation for greater validation.
Let’s look at a couple ways to consider upside targets. First, previous price structure marks potential resistance. Each prior swing high within the triangle pattern identifies a potential resistance zone as it was an area of resistance in the recent past as the triangle formation evolved. The swing high of 3.02 is followed by the peak from June at 3.16. Next up is the swing high from January at 3.39, followed by the 2023 peak at 3.64.
Then, price symmetry is analyzed looking for potential pivots where there is a match between swings, A pivot area could lead to a pullback or a breakthrough. There are three rising ABCD patterns shown on the chart to highlight price symmetry. The largest pattern is shown in orange, and it begins from the April swing low (A).
Since it is the largest pattern as it covers the longest time frame, it identifies the potentially more significant price target, which is 3.45. The next rising ABCD pattern is in purple, and it points to a potential pivot at 3.35. A more recent and therefore smaller rising ABCD pattern in green points to a potential initial pilot of 3.22 for natural gas once a sustained breakout of the triangle occurs.
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Silver price drops over 1.80% on Monday trading late in the New York session, trading below the $31.00 a troy ounce, amid worries about Trump’s second term could escalate a trade war. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD trades at $30.69, after hitting a daily high of $31.55.
The uptrend in Silver prices is intact, yet after falling below the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $31.41, sponsored XAG’s leg down to test the 100-day SMA at $30.28. Indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) turned bearish, and drops further, an indication that if sellers clear the latest key support area between $30.00-$30.28, they would be in charge.
In that outcome, the next support would be the 200-day SMA at $28.55, followed by the September 6 low of $27.69
Conversely, if buyers reclaim $31.00, look for a test of the 50-day SMA. Once cleared, the next supply zone would be the November 7 high at $32.15.
Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular than Gold, traders may turn to Silver to diversify their investment portfolio, for its intrinsic value or as a potential hedge during high-inflation periods. Investors can buy physical Silver, in coins or in bars, or trade it through vehicles such as Exchange Traded Funds, which track its price on international markets.
Silver prices can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although to a lesser extent than Gold’s. As a yieldless asset, Silver tends to rise with lower interest rates. Its moves also depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Silver at bay, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to propel prices up. Other factors such as investment demand, mining supply – Silver is much more abundant than Gold – and recycling rates can also affect prices.
Silver is widely used in industry, particularly in sectors such as electronics or solar energy, as it has one of the highest electric conductivity of all metals – more than Copper and Gold. A surge in demand can increase prices, while a decline tends to lower them. Dynamics in the US, Chinese and Indian economies can also contribute to price swings: for the US and particularly China, their big industrial sectors use Silver in various processes; in India, consumers’ demand for the precious metal for jewellery also plays a key role in setting prices.
Silver prices tend to follow Gold’s moves. When Gold prices rise, Silver typically follows suit, as their status as safe-haven assets is similar. The Gold/Silver ratio, which shows the number of ounces of Silver needed to equal the value of one ounce of Gold, may help to determine the relative valuation between both metals. Some investors may consider a high ratio as an indicator that Silver is undervalued, or Gold is overvalued. On the contrary, a low ratio might suggest that Gold is undervalued relative to Silver.
Trump’s return to the White House has upended expectations for the U.S. Treasury market, where October’s losses have already erased much of this year’s 2024 gains. Less than two months after the Federal Reserve began cutting U.S. interest rates from their highest levels in more than two decades, the prospect of Trump cutting taxes and imposing big tariffs threatens to reignite inflation by raising import costs and pumping stimulus into an already strong economy.
His fiscal plans — unless offset by massive spending cuts — would also send the U.S. budget deficit soaring. That in turn has renewed doubts about whether bondholders will start demanding higher yields in exchange for absorbing the ever-increasing supply of new Treasuries. Analysts expect the 10-year Treasury yield to rise to its peak of 5% in late 2023, about 70 basis points above Friday’s level.
Overall, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about the exact policies that Trump will enact, and some of the potential impact has already been priced in, as speculators began betting on his victory long before the vote. While yields on 10- and 30-year Treasury bonds rose last week to their highest levels in months, they fell again over the next two days, ending the week at a lower level than they started. But the prospect that Trump’s policies will stimulate growth has led traders to scale back their expectations of how deeply the Federal Reserve will cut US interest rates next year, dashing hopes for bonds to rise with strong policy easing.
Economists at Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and JPMorgan have adjusted their forecasts for the Federal Reserve to show fewer cuts. Swap traders are pricing in policymakers cutting the US interest rate to 4% by mid-2025, which is a full percentage point higher than their expectations in September. And it is now in the range of 4.5% to 4.75%. Accordingly, economic data this week, especially the latest reading of US consumer and producer prices, could renew volatility. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, New York Fed President John Williams, and Fed Governor Christopher Waller will also speak, offering potentially new insights into their outlook.
USD/JPY continues to trade slightly below its 100-hour moving average. Last Friday’s rebound prevented the pair from falling to oversold levels on the 14-hour RSI. Accordingly, based on the near-term performance and as seen on the hourly chart, USD/JPY is trading within a descending channel formation. However, the 14-hour RSI has recently rebounded to avoid falling into oversold levels. Therefore, bulls will target extended rebounds around 153.20 or higher at the 154.00 resistance. On the other hand, bears will look to move towards extended declines around 152.11 or lower at the 151.00 support.
In the long term, based on the daily chart, USD/JPY is trading in an ascending channel formation. Also, the 14-day RSI supports a bullish bias after the rally near overbought levels. Therefore, bulls will look to move the current rally towards 155.30 or higher to the 157.00 resistance. On the other hand, bears will look to pounce on the declines around 150.00 or lower to the 147.87 support.
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The EUR/USD currency pair recorded a weekly decline, under pressure from the strength of the US dollar and political turmoil in Germany, as the coalition government of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed in the middle of last week. In this regard, opposition leaders and businesses have called for new elections to reduce uncertainty. The week also saw the re-election of Donald Trump as US president, raising concerns in Europe about potential economic impacts, including tariffs on major industries such as cars and chemicals, as well as security and support for Ukraine.
On another front affecting the market, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points in November, in line with expectations. The European Central Bank is expected to follow suit with a 25-basis point cut in December, with financial markets expecting a decline to 2% by June.
According to stock trading platforms, US stock indices hit new record highs. According to trading, US stocks continued their upward momentum to close at record levels at the end of last week’s trading, supported by optimism about Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election and the Federal Reserve’s favourable interest rate cut. According to performance, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 0.4% to record a new record, after exceeding the 6,000 thresholds during the session. The Dow Jones also closed at a record high, adding 259 points to reach 44,000 for the first time, while the Nasdaq posted modest gains.
The best-performing sectors were utilities, real estate, and consumer staples, while materials stocks lagged. Tesla shares jumped 8.2% to $321.22, as the company achieved a trillion-dollar valuation for the first time in more than two years. Exxon Mobil shares rose 28.7% after raising revenue guidance. Obviously, the rise was driven by a 0.25% cut in US interest rates, with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reaffirming confidence in the economy.
Over the course of last week’s trading, the S&P 500 and Dow rose 4.6% and 4.8%, respectively, their strongest performance since November 2023, while the Nasdaq led the gains with a 5.8% gain.
According to the performance on the daily chart, the general trend of the Euro against the US Dollar EUR/USD is bearish. As we mentioned before, stability around and below the support level of 1.0800 will remain a catalyst for the bears to control the trend. Also, the continuation of Trump’s previous policy may expose the Euro/USD currency pair to more losses. The closest support levels in that time frame are 1.0660, 1.0580, and then 1.0400, respectively, which are sufficient levels to push all technical indicators towards strong oversold levels. On the other hand, and in the same time frame, the current trend will not be broken without stability above the resistance of 1.1000 again.
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Spot Gold fell throughout the Asian and European sessions as demand for the US Dollar continues following last week’s United States (US) events. Former President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election and signs that Republicans will take full control of Congress fueled the USD amid hopes the upcoming government will strengthen the local currency. Even further, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a modest 25 basis points (bps) interest rate cut, sticking to its path without showing concerns about the economy’s performance.
Beyond US developments, market players are paying close attention to what’s happening in China. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) resulted negative in October, posting a -0.3% MoM. Furthermore, the annualized Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 2.9% in October, fueling deflation-related concerns.
Data-wise, the macroeconomic calendar had nothing relevant to offer, with investors awaiting the US October CPI, scheduled for release next Wednesday. US inflation, at this point, may be irrelevant, considering investors are looking at whatever the new government will bring to the world’s largest economy.
From a technical point of view, XAU/USD is poised to extend its slump. The bright metal trades near the $2,600 mark and at fresh one-month lows. In the mentioned time frame, Gold develops well below a now flat 20 Simple Moving Average (SMA), while the 100 and 200 SMAs head firmly north far below the current level. Additionally, technical indicators head south almost vertically, well below their midlines, reflecting the strong selling interest.
The near-term technical picture suggests XAU/USD will extend its slide. In the 4-hour chart, a bearish 20 SMA accelerated south after crossing below a flat 200 SMA while providing intraday resistance around the daily high. At the same time, the Momentum indicator heads south almost vertically, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator maintains its downward slope at around 23 without signs of downward exhaustion.
Support levels: 2,601.90 2,588.70 2,572.45
Resistance levels: 2,627.10 2,639.05 2,651.00
The table below shows the percentage change of British Pound (GBP) against listed major currencies today. British Pound was the strongest against the Japanese Yen.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 0.62% | 0.35% | 0.68% | 0.27% | 0.11% | -0.02% | 0.39% | |
| EUR | -0.62% | -0.29% | 0.15% | -0.24% | -0.42% | -0.54% | -0.15% | |
| GBP | -0.35% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.06% | -0.13% | -0.25% | 0.15% | |
| JPY | -0.68% | -0.15% | -0.36% | -0.41% | -0.64% | -0.60% | -0.28% | |
| CAD | -0.27% | 0.24% | -0.06% | 0.41% | -0.12% | -0.30% | 0.09% | |
| AUD | -0.11% | 0.42% | 0.13% | 0.64% | 0.12% | -0.15% | 0.27% | |
| NZD | 0.02% | 0.54% | 0.25% | 0.60% | 0.30% | 0.15% | 0.39% | |
| CHF | -0.39% | 0.15% | -0.15% | 0.28% | -0.09% | -0.27% | -0.39% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the British Pound from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent GBP (base)/USD (quote).
Silver price (XAG/USD) slides below the key support of $31.00 in Monday’s North American session. The white metal weakens as the US Dollar (USD) rallies on optimism over Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential elections.
Trump vowed to raise import tariffs by 10% universally and lower corporate taxes in his election campaign, a scenario that would boost fiscal deficit and inflationary pressures. This would force the Federal Reserve (Fed) to turn hawkish on interest rates. The impact will be favorable for the US Dollar (USD) and bond yields. Usually, higher yields on interest-bearing assets increase the opportunity cost of holding an investment in non-yielding assets, such as Silver.
At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, surges above 105.60. 10-year US Treasury yields soar to 4.37%. This week, investors will be focused on speeches from a slew of Fed officials for fresh interest rate guidance. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) again to 4.25%-4.50% in the December meeting.
Meanwhile, an absence of China’s stimulus package allocation has also weighed on the Silver. Silver, as a metal, has applications in various industries such as power, Electric Vehicles, and mining, etc, and a smaller-than-expected stimulus boost has weakened Silver’s appeal.
On Friday, the National People’s Congress (NPC) unveiled a 10 trillion yuan debt package to stabilize economic growth.
“It may be disappointing for those who were expecting the NPC meeting to approve a massive fiscal package, but the expectation is unrealistic because the policy goal is to achieve the GDP growth target and reduce tail risks, not to reflate the economy in any meaningful way,” analysts at Macquarie said.
Silver price declines toward the upward-sloping trendline around $29.00, plotted from the February 28 low of $22.30. The white metal weakened after breaking below the horizontal support plotted from May 21 high of $32.50.
The near-term trend of the Silver price has weakened as it establishes below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which trades around $31.60.
The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) slides to near 40.00. A bearish momentum will trigger if the RSI (14) drops below the same.
Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular than Gold, traders may turn to Silver to diversify their investment portfolio, for its intrinsic value or as a potential hedge during high-inflation periods. Investors can buy physical Silver, in coins or in bars, or trade it through vehicles such as Exchange Traded Funds, which track its price on international markets.
Silver prices can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although to a lesser extent than Gold’s. As a yieldless asset, Silver tends to rise with lower interest rates. Its moves also depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Silver at bay, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to propel prices up. Other factors such as investment demand, mining supply – Silver is much more abundant than Gold – and recycling rates can also affect prices.
Silver is widely used in industry, particularly in sectors such as electronics or solar energy, as it has one of the highest electric conductivity of all metals – more than Copper and Gold. A surge in demand can increase prices, while a decline tends to lower them. Dynamics in the US, Chinese and Indian economies can also contribute to price swings: for the US and particularly China, their big industrial sectors use Silver in various processes; in India, consumers’ demand for the precious metal for jewellery also plays a key role in setting prices.
Silver prices tend to follow Gold’s moves. When Gold prices rise, Silver typically follows suit, as their status as safe-haven assets is similar. The Gold/Silver ratio, which shows the number of ounces of Silver needed to equal the value of one ounce of Gold, may help to determine the relative valuation between both metals. Some investors may consider a high ratio as an indicator that Silver is undervalued, or Gold is overvalued. On the contrary, a low ratio might suggest that Gold is undervalued relative to Silver.
The USD/JPY forecast brightened on Monday as the dollar rose ahead of crucial US inflation data during the week. Meanwhile, the yen weakened after Bank of Japan policy meeting minutes revealed uncertainty about the timing of the next rate hike.
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The US will release consumer inflation data on Wednesday and wholesale inflation data on Thursday. These reports will significantly shape the outlook for future Fed rate cuts. Economists expect the CPI to increase by 0.2%, holding steady from the previous month.
A bigger-than-expected increase would lower the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in December. On the other hand, if inflation aligns with expectations or is softer, the US central bank will likely cut rates again in December. Meanwhile, market participants will also watch the retail sales report on Friday for clues on consumer spending.
Markets expect the Fed to cut rates again in December. However, since Trump won the presidential elections, bets for rate cuts in 2025 have dropped. Traders are pricing the likelihood that Trump’s policies will lead to an increase in inflation. Therefore, the Fed might be forced to cut rates at a slower pace or to pause and pivot.
Meanwhile, the yen eased on Monday after BoJ meeting minutes revealed that policymakers were unsure about the timing of the next rate hike. Nevertheless, the currency rose last week when Trump won, and top officials warned markets about sharp yen declines. A Trump presidency means that the greenback will likely rally. Therefore, the yen might suffer, prompting the Bank of Japan to hike rates.
Market participants do not expect any high-impact reports today. Therefore, they will keep digesting the BoJ minutes.

On the technical side, the USD/JPY price is climbing and challenging the 153.75 resistance level. At the same time, on a larger scale, it is trading in a bullish channel with clear support and resistance lines. Bears recently pushed the price to around the channel support, where bulls took charge.
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Currently, the price trades above the 30-SMA, with the RSI in bullish territory. Therefore, the solid bullish bias will likely lead to a break above 153.75. This will allow USD/JPY to reach the 155.00 critical psychological level.
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