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USD/JPY Nears 160 as Yield Gap and Fiscal Risks Weigh on Yen

USD/JPY concluded the week challenging the 158-yen barrier — a level that has thwarted every rally attempt for weeks and now serves as the last obstacle before the significantly impactful 160-yen threshold. The Japanese yen concluded the past five sessions as the weakest among major currencies, lagging behind even the Swiss franc, which emerged as … Read more

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GBP/USD Falls Under 1.3500 Amid BoE Rate Cut Worries

GBP/USD reached a high of 1.3575 earlier this week, benefiting from global risk appetite and the equity surge driven by Nvidia’s earnings, only to relinquish those gains subsequently. Cable was at 1.3492 on Friday morning, but it fell to daily lows around 1.3450 by the afternoon session, declining despite the FTSE 100 reaching a new … Read more

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EUR/USD Stuck at 1.1800 as Hot PPI and 15% Tariffs Ignite Breakout

The EUR/USD pair is exhibiting a lack of momentum — and this stagnation is exactly what renders it risky. The most actively traded currency pair experienced a narrow fluctuation on Friday, hovering around 1.1800, with a total movement of merely 0.36% across the last four sessions, in stark contrast to the significant shifts seen in … Read more

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USD/JPY Stays at 155.97 as 0.8% Core PPI Meets BoJ Tightening

USD/JPY is currently at ¥155.97 on Friday, reflecting a decline of 0.157% during the session. This movement illustrates the ongoing tug-of-war between two significant macroeconomic forces in the global foreign exchange market: a Federal Reserve that remains steadfast in its decision not to lower interest rates amid persistent inflation, and a Bank of Japan that … Read more

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USD/CAD Steady at 1.3715 Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The USD/CAD pair exhibits resilience, approaching 1.3715 in the early hours of trading on Tuesday in the Asian market. The US Dollar edges higher against the Canadian Dollar despite the prevailing uncertainty surrounding American trade policy. Later on Friday, the Canadian Gross Domestic Product and the US January Producer Price Index reports will serve as … Read more

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GBP/USD Approaches 1.35 Amid BoE Cut Speculations

GBP/USD is fluctuating around the 1.35 level following a significant pullback from the year-to-date peak close to 1.3865. The pair momentarily dipped under 1.3450, reaching four-week lows, before finding stability as the strength of the US dollar diminished and UK data became less definitive. The current spot rate is contained within a range, facing resistance … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays Above 1.18 as Fed Cut Bets Target 1.20

The EUR/USD pair is currently hovering around $1.1820, positioned slightly above the $1.1800 pivot point, where short-term buyers and sellers are engaging in a competitive assessment. The price is positioned on a convergence of averages and trendlines that delineate the boundary between a gradual ascent towards $1.1925–$1.2000 and a more pronounced decline back towards $1.1740. … Read more

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USD/JPY Slides to 154 Amid 15% Tariff Shock on Carry Trade

The USD/JPY has shifted from a volatility peak around 155.65 on 20 February to a trading level nearer to 154.35 on 23 February, with intraday lows approaching the 154.00 mark and experiencing losses exceeding 0.45% for the day. The pair initially moved upward following earlier US data but then reversed course as the tariff narrative … Read more

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USD/CAD dips to about 1.3695

USD/CAD experiences a slight decline, trading near 1.3695 during the early European session on Friday. The increase in crude oil prices, driven by tensions between the US and Iran, bolsters the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. Market participants are closely monitoring crucial US inflation metrics to evaluate the trajectory of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy in the … Read more

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AUD/USD Slips After Aussie Jobs Report

The AUD/USD exchange rate faced continued pressure this week as market participants assessed the most recent Australian employment figures. The current trading value stands at 0.7055, reflecting a decline from the year-to-date peak of 0.7155. The AUD/USD pair faced continued pressure this week following the release of the latest labor market data from Australia. A … Read more