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USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3740 as Greenback Strengthens

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The USD/CAD pair shows an upward trend as the US Dollar gains strength following the release of robust US Retail Sales data. In April, US Retail Sales recorded a month-over-month rise of 0.5%, exceeding expectations. The Canadian Dollar may appreciate as oil prices rise, driven by optimistic sentiment regarding US-China trade relations. The USD/CAD maintains … Read more

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USD/JPY Holds Near 160 as Fed Boosts Dollar

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USD/JPY is currently positioned around 159.50 to 159.79 this Wednesday afternoon, reflecting an increase of 0.46% for the session. The Federal Reserve has just validated what the markets had anticipated with a 99% probability: rates will stay steady at 3.5%-to-3.75%. The Interest Rate Projections for the current year were adjusted to 3.4% from 3.6%, while … Read more