AUD/USD and USD/CAD Dynamics
The Australian Dollar (AUD) witnessed a slight retraction to around 0.6400 during European trading hours on Tuesday after achieving a four-month peak at 0.6440 earlier in the day. This movement comes as the US Dollar (USD) attempts to recover from recent declines. Meanwhile, the USD/CAD pair also displayed significant movement, maintaining a downtrend near 1.3800, influenced by rising oil prices and broader economic factors, marking a six-month low.
Gold and Silver Market Trends
Gold prices soared to a record $3,500, driven by ongoing global uncertainties and criticisms from U.S. political figures towards monetary policymakers, which spurred safe-haven investments. In contrast, silver prices showed mixed reactions, with the metal stalling around the $32.56 pivot point and fluctuating near $32.50 amidst developments in US-China trade relations.
USD/JPY and EUR/USD Shifts
The USD/JPY pair tested crucial support near 139.50, continuing its downward trajectory influenced by broader USD weakness and technical patterns suggesting further potential declines. Conversely, the EUR/USD pair surged past 1.15, reaching three-year highs, driven by capital outflows from the US and increasing demand for safer assets amidst political and economic instability.