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EUR/USD Trapped Under 1.19 as Dollar Index Stays at 96.97

EUR/USD has been fluctuating in recent sessions just under 1.1900, not managing to gain traction for a clear move above 1.20 or a significant drop toward 1.1800. One of the primary intraday narratives was the initial surge above 1.1900 toward approximately 1.1920, which quickly dissipated following the release of stronger-than-anticipated US labor data, causing the … Read more

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USD/JPY Bounces Back Near 153 as BoJ-Fed Rate Gap Shrinks

The USD/JPY has recently experienced a significant momentum shift: after reaching a peak near ¥157.72 last week, the pair fell approximately 3% to finish around ¥152.63, with a dip to about ¥152.27–¥152.76 before a slight recovery towards ¥153.0–¥153.5. The intraday movement – declining to the low-152s following Japan’s disappointing Q4 GDP, then rebounding above ¥153.0 … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays Above 1.3600 as Dollar Dips

GBP/USD concluded the session near 1.3651 following a decline to approximately 1.3592 on Friday, a shift that momentarily breached 1.3600 before buyers re-entered the market, driving the pair upward into the close. The observed behavior validates 1.3600 as a true demand zone, rather than merely a psychological round figure. Currently, GBP/USD remains positioned beneath the … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays at 1.19 as 130K US Jobs Report

The EUR/USD pair is currently moving within a narrow range following its inability to maintain a position above 1.19. Stronger-than-expected US data caused the pair to pull back, yet the retreat stalled instead of collapsing, indicating that buyers remain active on dips. The most recent non-farm payrolls report showed an increase of approximately 130,000, significantly … Read more

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USD/JPY Drops from 157 to 152 as BoJ Changes Impact Carry Trade

The USD/JPY has transitioned from a straightforward dollar carry trade to a scenario resembling a congested exit strategy. The pair has decreased from just below ¥157 at the beginning of February to approximately ¥152–153, reflecting a weekly decline of around 2.9%, marking the steepest drop since late 2024. The recent movement is not merely a … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays Around 1.36 as Weak US CPI Fuels June Fed Cut Speculation

GBP/USD is currently positioned near 1.3620, reflecting minimal movement for the day and a slight increase of approximately 0.12% over the week, following a retreat from levels exceeding 1.3700. The price is positioned precisely at the lower boundary of an ascending channel established from the advance observed between November and January, accompanied by a narrow … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays at 1.1870 as US CPI Drops to 2.4%

In January, the US Consumer Price Index increased by 0.2% on a month-to-month basis and 2.4% on a year-over-year basis, falling short of the 2.5% forecast and decreasing from the previous 2.7% rate. Core CPI rose by 0.3% for the month, while the annual core rate decreased to 2.5% from the previous 2.6%. The combination … Read more

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USD/JPY Dips Below 153 as Yen Surge Threatens 152 Support

The USD/JPY is currently positioned just under the 153 mark, fluctuating between 152.8 and 152.9, following a decline from an intraday peak near 153.8, resulting in a weekly decrease of approximately 2.7%. The pair is retreating from the 154–155 zone that previously constrained price movement and is currently relying on the robust support band situated … Read more

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USD/CAD edges up to 1.3615

The currency pair is experiencing slight upward movement, currently positioned around 1.3615 during the Asian session on Friday. The strong US jobs report tempers expectations for further Fed rate reductions. Fed’s Miran suggested that US monetary policy is tighter than he expected. The currency pair shows a modest increase, currently at 1.3615 during the Asian … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays at 1.36 Post Soft US CPI

GBP/USD is currently positioned between 1.3615 and 1.3622, having struggled to maintain momentum after the attempt to reach 1.3850 to 1.3858. The pair has experienced a slight decline over the past three to four sessions, resulting in a modest weekly gain of approximately 0.12%. However, this pullback is occurring within a rising channel, rather than … Read more