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The week began with GBP/USD positioned at approximately 1.3660, indicating a sustained period of pound strength in contrast to a weaker USD. Initial trading remained stable, but by Tuesday, the pair ceased its gradual movement and began to surge rapidly. A surge of dollar selling impacted global foreign exchange markets, causing GBP/USD to rise sharply, … Read more
The PPI report in the US changed the dynamics for EUR/USD in just one session. Headline PPI increased by 0.5% month-over-month, while core PPI rose by 0.7% month-over-month, contrasting with the consensus expectation of 0.2% for each. This led to a recalibration of the anticipated second Fed cut in 2026, shifting it toward October, resulting … Read more
The USD/JPY has recently concluded a volatile month that has complicated the straightforward narrative surrounding the pair. The price dropped to a weekly low around 152.09 before bouncing back to approximately 154.75, concluding January with a decline of about 1.3% and, importantly, remaining below the 155.00 threshold that had served as a key pivot for … Read more
GBP/USD has retraced from the 1.3860 peak towards the 1.3700–1.3750 range following a significant rebound in the US Dollar. The recent catalyst was the January FOMC decision along with the unexpected robustness in US producer prices. Headline US PPI increased approximately 0.5% month-on-month, surpassing expectations of around 0.2%. Core PPI increased by approximately 0.7%, compared … Read more
The recent shift in EUR/USD is primarily influenced by the change in Fed expectations following the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. The pair recently approached the significant psychological level at 1.2000 and momentarily exceeded it. However, following the announcement of Warsh’s nomination, the dollar regained strength, causing EUR/USD to sharply decline … Read more
The recent decision by the Federal Reserve to maintain the target range at 3.50%–3.75% following a 10–2 vote positions US monetary policy distinctly above Japan’s near-zero rates, resulting in an immediate strengthening of the US Dollar and a firmer USD/JPY exchange rate. Two governors advocated for a 25 bp reduction, yet the majority highlighted “solid” … Read more
The USD/CAD pair is showing upward movement, currently positioned around 1.3520 during the Asian session on Friday. Trump issued a warning of a 50% tariff on aircraft imports from Canada amid a dispute regarding jet certification. Market participants are closely monitoring the announcement of Trump’s selection for the Federal Reserve Chair this Friday morning. The … Read more
GBP/USD is currently positioned around 1.3760, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.30% for the day after struggling to maintain levels above 1.3800. The pair retreated from Thursday’s peaks slightly above 1.3850 as the USD gained traction from developments in Washington. The advancement of a spending deal by the US Senate, which mitigates the risk of … Read more
Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next Fed chair has provided the USD with its first significant relief rally in weeks. Following a decline to a four-year low, the Greenback attracted buyers, contributing to a pullback in EUR/USD from the 1.2000–1.2080 range toward the 1.1900–1.1950 area. Markets interpreted Warsh as a more conventional central banker than … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned in the mid-154s following a notable rebound from earlier lows around 152.10 this week, indicating a clear change in the macroeconomic narrative rather than an arbitrary fluctuation. The Chicago PMI for January in the US surged to 54 from 43.5, exceeding the consensus of 44 and indicating a notable … Read more