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USD/JPY Approaches Key 160 Mark Amid Hormuz Turmoil

USD/JPY is trading within the range of 159.389-159.393, reflecting an increase of 0.06% or about 0.099 points for the session. The daily high reached 159.871, while the session low was recorded at 159.286. The pair commenced the week with a bullish gap, ascending to the 159.85 area during the Asian session. However, intervention concerns curtailed … Read more

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AUD/USD dips to about 0.6885

AUD/USD experiences a decline, settling at approximately 0.6885 during the early hours of Monday’s Asian session. In March, Nonfarm Payrolls saw an increase of 178K, surpassing expectations. Westpac analysts project three more rate increases in 2026 as a measure to address inflationary pressures. The AUD/USD pair continues its downward trend, approaching 0.6885 in the early … Read more

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AUD/USD Faces Near-Term Downside Risks in Q2

The AUD/USD pair exhibited strong performance in Q1, supported by tightening from the Reserve Bank of Australia and an expanding yield advantage relative to the United States. However, the AUD/USD outlook for Q2 is becoming increasingly complex. Geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices, and shifting expectations for both the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Federal … Read more

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GBP/USD Slides as Dollar Strength Pressures Pound

GBP/USD is currently positioned at 1.3300-1.3311 on Friday, continuing its downward trend for the fourth consecutive session and reflecting a decline of over 1% for the month. The pair declined from Monday’s weekly peak of 1.3480 to Friday’s level close to 1.3300 — a 180-pip decrease over five sessions influenced solely by macroeconomic factors beyond … Read more

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GBP/USD Stuck as Strong Dollar Caps Upside

GBP/USD is currently at 1.3310 on Tuesday, influenced by two opposing forces: a pound that is showing modest recovery and has performed relatively well compared to other G10 currencies amid the Iran conflict, and a US Dollar that remains resilient as geopolitical risk premiums, safe-haven demand, and a hawkish Federal Reserve scenario continue to support … Read more

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USD/JPY Near 160 as Intervention Risk Builds

USD/JPY is currently at around 159.20 on Tuesday — a stable range that has developed following one of the most intense multi-week uptrends the pair has experienced in this cycle. The shift from February lows indicates a 4% increase in the dollar’s value relative to the yen over a short period, influenced by a mix … Read more

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AUD/USD Edges Higher as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Concerns

The AUD/USD exchange rate experienced a modest increase to 0.7030 on Monday, as market participants monitored the continuing conflict in Iran, rising crude oil prices, and the forthcoming consumer inflation report. The asset has surged from this month’s low of 0.6945. The AUD/USD exchange rate remained stable as market participants responded to the continuing conflict … Read more

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GBP/USD Hits 1.37 as BoE Cut Odds Plummet to 20%

GBP/USD is currently at 1.3337 on Thursday, reflecting a decrease of 0.25%, remaining close to three-month lows within a descending channel that has limited every rally since the 1.3869 swing high. Two forces are acting concurrently on sterling: geopolitical safe-haven demand pushing the DXY to 98.90-99.00 for a third straight day, and U.S. economic data … Read more

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GBP/USD Surges Past 1.35 as Trump Tariffs Weigh on Dollar

GBP/USD has continued its upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive session, currently trading in the range of 1.3516–1.3530, steadily moving higher within a narrow band of 1.3467–1.3560. The price has been consolidating around the 1.3500 level, with repeated buying interest emerging at dips toward 1.3470, while supply is accumulating in the 1.3535–1.3560 range. Over the … Read more

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EUR/USD Hits 1.18 Amid Trump Tariffs and Euro Inflation

EUR/USD remains stable near 1.1800 following a decline from the highs of 1.2093–1.2095 observed in January. In the United States, February consumer confidence rose to 91.2 from 89, surpassing the consensus estimate of 87. This indicates that domestic demand continues to be robust, despite the growing trade uncertainties. Housing data indicate a cooling trend, yet … Read more