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GBP/USD Soars Past 1.36 on Strong UK Data

GBP/USD has surged from the mid-1.34 range to trade between 1.3540–1.3600, reaching a four-month high and confirming a distinct macro shift in favor of Sterling. The catalyst is not emotion but concrete information. In December, UK Retail Sales experienced a 0.4% month-over-month increase, surpassing expectations of a -0.1% decline. Additionally, annual growth improved from 1.8% … Read more

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EUR/USD Eyes 1.20 as Dollar Plummets and Gold Soars to $5,000

The EUR/USD pair has transitioned from a sideways movement to a trending phase. The pair is currently positioned between 1.1811 and 1.1826, marking a four-month peak, following a decisive breach of the 1.1775 trendline that linked the September and December highs, as well as surpassing the previous significant high at 1.1807. This action is not … Read more

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USD/JPY Drops to 156 After Surging to 159.22

The USD/JPY has transitioned from a straightforward carry trade to a complex political landscape. The pair experienced a reversal exceeding 300 pips, moving from the peak of 159.22 down to approximately 156.18–156.40 within a single trading session. Selling intensified following reports that Japan’s Ministry of Finance conducted a “rate check”, reaching out to banks for … Read more

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USD/CAD Slides as Canadian Retail Sales Beat Expectations

The Canadian Dollar continues to strengthen against the US Dollar on Friday, bolstered by a generally weaker Greenback and robust Canadian Retail Sales figures that exceeded expectations. As of the current moment, USD/CAD is positioned at approximately 1.3767, indicating a fifth consecutive day of decline. The USD/CAD pair continues to fall as robust Canadian Retail … Read more

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GBP/USD Hits 1.35 as Strong UK Data Meets Weak Dollar

GBP/USD is currently fluctuating within a narrow yet assertive range of 1.3490–1.3535, having reversed a three-week downturn from the early-January peak close to 1.3568 and rebounded from the demand zone situated between 1.3340–1.3355. The pair is currently approaching a significant resistance zone at 1.3500–1.3570, where previous sellers have successfully upheld the downtrend. The macro backdrop … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays at 1.17 as Fed Concerns Limit Rally Under 1.18

EUR/USD is currently positioned between 1.1730 and 1.1750 following a notable rebound from the 1.1575 to 1.1590 range. The recent bounce has disrupted a short descending channel observed on both the 4-hour and daily charts, effectively transforming the structure into a rising short-term trend. The current price is situated just beneath the 1.1760–1.1769 range, marking … Read more

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USD/JPY Fluctuates Between 156–160 as BoJ Keeps Rate at 0.75%

The USD/JPY cross is currently positioned in a delicate balance following a week characterized by significant volatility influenced by central bank communications, political developments, and discussions of intervention. The price has been fluctuating between support levels in the range of 156.0–157.0 and encountering resistance in the zone of 159.0–161.9. A surge to approximately 159.2 following … Read more

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AUD/USD Rallies as Australian Jobs Data Raise Odds of RBA Rate Hike

The Australian dollar experienced a notable increase for the fourth straight day, achieving its peak level since September 2024 following the release of robust employment figures. The AUD/USD exchange rate increased to a peak of 0.68000, significantly higher than the year-to-date low of 0.6667. The AUD/USD pair experienced a notable increase following the release of … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays Around 1.34 as Fed Cut Bets Loom

GBP/USD is constrained. The spot has been fluctuating within the 1.3420–1.3450 range, with this week’s low approaching 1.3350 and a recent two-day high recorded at 1.3475. The price is currently positioned just below the 1.3430–1.3450 range, where multiple upper wicks have formed, indicating the presence of supply in that area. A quote of 1.1357 is … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays at 1.17 as Fed Remains Hawkish

The EUR/USD pair is currently positioned between 1.1690 and 1.1685, experiencing intraday fluctuations that have reached as high as 1.1720, following a notable rebound from the low of 1.1575. The rebound of approximately 115 pips reflects the market’s direct reaction to a change in political risk, rather than mere random fluctuations. The current price is … Read more