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USD/CAD Rises as Safe Haven Dollar Gains on US-Iran Tensions

USD/CAD drifts higher to approximately 1.4165 during the Asian session on Monday. The US initiated a fresh series of strikes against Iran with the objective of ‘degrading’ its military capabilities. The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain the current interest rate during the upcoming meeting on Wednesday. The USD/CAD pair is experiencing an uptick, … Read more

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AUD/USD Gains Ahead of Key US Fed Signals

AUD/USD edges higher to approximately 0.6950 in Friday’s Asian session. The RBA’s Hunter has reiterated that the board will implement the necessary measures to reduce inflation to its target level. Fed’s Williams stated that he is not anticipating a prolonged rise in energy prices. The AUD/USD pair draws interest from buyers around the 0.6950 mark … Read more

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EUR/USD Stuck in a Range as Hawkish Fed Overshadows ECB Rate Hike

The euro is exhibiting behaviour this month that should cause discomfort for those adhering strictly to traditional trading principles: the European Central Bank has increased rates for the first time in three years, yet the single currency has declined regardless. EUR/USD is currently trading around 1.1387 in Friday’s transactions, positioned at the lower end of … Read more

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GBP/USD Plummets to Seven-Month Low Amidst Dollar Strength

The pound is experiencing pressure from both sides, leading to a decline to a seven-month low. GBP/USD traded around 1.3180 on Thursday, remaining just below the 1.3200 level following a recovery attempt, weighed down by a US dollar that has surged to its highest point since May 2025, alongside a UK environment characterised by political … Read more

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USD/JPY Hits 40-Year High as Rate Gap Pressures Yen

The yen is struggling, and Tokyo’s warnings have diminished in impact. On Thursday, USD/JPY was observed trading around 161.7, attracting new bids towards 162.00 and approaching a 40-year peak, positioning the Japanese yen near its lowest point against the dollar since 1986. The pair has disregarded a consistent stream of verbal intervention from Japanese officials, … Read more

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USD/CAD Approaches 1.42 as Markets Anticipate Fed Rate Hikes

USD/CAD softens to near 1.4205 in Wednesday’s Asian session. Iran’s Pezeshkian stated that there will be no negotiations regarding ballistic missiles. Traders are increasing their positions in anticipation of a US interest rate increase this year. The USD/CAD pair declines to approximately 1.4205 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Nonetheless, the potential downside for … Read more

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AUD/USD Declines Further as Hawkish Fed Boosts US Dollar

AUD/USD declines even in the face of enhanced Australian preliminary S&P Global PMI data. Australia’s preliminary June Manufacturing PMI increased to 51.2, whereas the Services PMI edged up to 49.9, indicating a trend towards economic stabilisation. The US Dollar maintains its position in the context of a hawkish sentiment regarding the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays Close to 11-Week Low Amid Dollar Strength

GBP/USD is trading around $1.3240, hovering just above an 11-week low after sliding to its weakest level since March, as a convergence of political, fiscal, and monetary pressures keeps the pound near the bottom of its range. The pair is slightly altered during the session, yet remains firmly on the defensive, influenced by the political … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays Pressured as Hawkish Fed Dominates ECB

EUR/USD fell to around 1.1420 on Tuesday, declining slightly during the session but remaining at its lowest level since mid-March. This movement reflects a global flight from risk, which has bolstered the dollar’s appeal as a safe haven, in addition to the interest rate advantage it currently possesses. The pair has remained confined within a … Read more

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USD/JPY Climbs to Key Resistance Amid Ongoing Carry Trade

USD/JPY is currently positioned at approximately 161.5, maintaining a consolidation phase just beneath its peak level observed since July 2024, while the yen remains at its lowest point since 1986. The pair has advanced consistently due to the expanding divergence in rates between the Fed and the BoJ, alongside persistent carry-trade flows. It surpassed the … Read more