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USD/JPY Volatility Surges Near 160 on Oil and Intervention Risk

USD/JPY commenced trading at ¥159.60, just 40 pips shy of a key psychological and historical benchmark in the forex market. The pair then experienced a sharp reversal to ¥158.06, influenced by Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in Iran, resulting in a 153-pip intraday swing. This movement illustrates the volatility of a currency pair affected by … Read more

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AUD/USD Slips as Weak Jobs Data Hits Aussie

The currency pair has dropped to around 0.7080 during the Asian session on Friday. In February, Australia’s Unemployment Rate rose to 4.3%, falling short of the market consensus expectations. The PBOC kept the LPR rates steady in March, in line with what was anticipated. The currency pair is currently positioned in negative territory, hovering around … Read more

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GBP/USD Holds Gains as BoE Turns Hawkish

GBP/USD is currently positioned between 1.3380 and 1.3400 on Friday, reflecting a decline of 0.21% to 0.39% for the day. This follows Cable’s weekly peak of 1.3467 on Thursday, marking one of the most significant single-session reversals observed in recent months. The intraday spread on Friday exhibited a narrow range — the pair experienced downward … Read more

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EUR/USD Struggles as Dollar Strength Caps Gains

The EUR/USD pair is currently at 1.1560, reflecting a 0.2% decline from Thursday’s weekly peak of 1.1616. Each pip of this pullback illustrates the ongoing battle between opposing forces in this currency pair at present. The pair experienced a significant rebound from the 1.1413 low earlier this week — a move that appeared definitive at … Read more

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USD/JPY Near 160 as Bullish Momentum Builds

The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned between ¥158.33 and ¥159.31 on Friday, reflecting an increase of 0.4% to 0.66% for the day. This follows a notable decline of 1.3% on Thursday, which saw the pair dip to ¥157.51 before strong buying interest emerged. The recovery has been systematic — price rebounded effectively from the 20-day … Read more

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GBP/USD Nears Key 1.3400 Breakout Zone

GBP/USD commenced Thursday at approximately 1.3244, establishing support during the Asian session by rebounding from the critical swing zone between 1.3244 and 1.3252. It entered North American trading close to the 100-hour moving average at 1.3301 and experienced a rise to 1.3356 after the Bank of England’s announcement — reflecting an increase of around 0.76% … Read more

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EUR/USD Under Pressure as Dollar Strength Persists

EUR/USD commenced 2026 at a year-to-date peak of 1.2085 in January. Currently, it is positioned between 1.1465 and 1.1507 on Thursday, March 19 — reflecting a decrease of about 5.1% over the past three months, with no signs of deceleration in this trend. The pair experienced a decline exceeding 0.8% on Wednesday, subsequent to the … Read more

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USD/JPY Approaches Key 160 Breakout Zone

The USD/JPY pair is currently fluctuating between ¥157.63 and ¥158.92 on Thursday, influenced by session measurements. It has seen a decline of 0.57% to 0.62% today after reaching its peak level since July 2024 during Wednesday’s trading session. The recent decline is minimal and lacks significant structural implications — the pair has retraced to the … Read more

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EUR/USD Weak Bounce as Downtrend Holds Below 1.1530

EUR/USD is currently positioned around 1.1500 on Tuesday, maintaining the gains from Monday’s recovery after breaking a four-day decline that saw the pair drop from above 1.16 to a session low of 1.1410 — a fluctuation exceeding 5% within just a few days. The recovery appears to be progressing positively at first glance. It is … Read more

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USD/CAD Falls Near 1.3710 Amid Middle East Tensions

The USD/CAD pair experiences a decline, approaching 1.3710 during the early hours of the Asian session on Monday. Increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may enhance the appeal of the US Dollar, recognized as a safe-haven currency. In February, the Canadian economy experienced an unanticipated decline, shedding 84,000 jobs. The USD/CAD pair is currently … Read more