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USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3990 as Oil Weakness Pressures Loonie

USD/CAD remains stable as the US Dollar finds its footing in anticipation of upcoming updates on US-Iran peace negotiations. The commodity-linked CAD faces challenges as declining oil prices weigh on the energy-dependent currency. The Federal Reserve is anticipated to maintain interest rates at a range of 3.50% to 3.75% this Wednesday. USD/CAD continues to show … Read more

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USD/JPY Stays Above 160 as Traders Anticipate BoJ and Fed Moves

USD/JPY maintained its position above 160.00 on Monday, trading near 160.25 within a tight range after hitting a session high of 160.57 on June 11. It remains at a level that prompts official warnings and compels carry desks globally to reevaluate their exposure. The pair surpassed 160 — generally regarded as the threshold of acceptable … Read more

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EUR/USD Tests Lower Range After ECB Decision

The euro is providing a classic example of why an increase in interest rates does not necessarily lead to a stronger currency. EUR/USD was observed around 1.1567 on Friday, June 12, showing a slight decline for the day and remaining just above its lowest point since early April, despite the European Central Bank implementing its … Read more

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EUR/USD Under Pressure as Strong US Jobs Data Boosts Dollar

EUR/USD began the new week at 1.1520. The US dollar ended last week with gains of more than 1% following a strong US labour market report. In May 2026, the US economy added 172,000 jobs, significantly above the market forecast of 85,000. The data exceeded expectations, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the US economy. … Read more

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EUR/USD Caught Between Fed and ECB

EUR/USD remains firmly anchored. The pair is currently trading around 1.1610, positioned at the lower end of its annual range, following a strong dollar that has driven it to a six-week low against the greenback. The euro isn’t weak in any absolute sense — it’s simply constrained, trapped within a narrow range below a series … Read more

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USD/JPY Nears 160 as Dollar Strength Pressures Yen

USD/JPY is trading at 159.36 on Wednesday, May 27, marking its weakest yen level since late April and approaching the critical 160 intervention threshold that led to Tokyo’s reported yen-buying intervention operations during the late-April and early-May currency stress phase. The current spot price indicates a 0.29% increase from the previous session’s close of 158.99, … Read more

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GBP/USD Holds Above 1.34 Despite Soft UK Inflation Data

The pound is currently exhibiting a remarkable stability in the foreign exchange market, maintaining its position amidst the dynamic fluctuations occurring around it. GBP/USD (Cable) is currently positioned at $1.3406-$1.3445 across major venues, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.13%-0.20% during the session. This follows a peak near $1.3454 earlier and a rebound from Wednesday’s daily … Read more

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EUR/USD Slides as Hawkish Fed Outlook Boosts Dollar Strength

The euro is behaving as anticipated by every desk the moment the Fed minutes were released on Wednesday afternoon: it is rolling, lacking any fundamental support to bolster its position. EUR/USD is currently positioned at $1.15906, reflecting a decline of 0.27%-0.28%. This movement follows a classic rejection at the resistance range of $1.1640-$1.1655 and a … Read more

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USD/JPY Nears Critical 160 Level as Yield Gap Fuels Dollar Rally

The most asymmetric trade on the G10 board at this moment isn’t Cable, Euro, or Aussie – it’s USD/JPY positioned at the 159.00 handle, with the multi-decade 160 ceiling within a single percent move and the Ministry of Finance intervention zone looming closely. The pair is positioned at 158.90-159.00 across the major venues, maintaining a … Read more

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USD/CAD Rises as Oil Prices Ease and Dollar Strengthens

The USD/CAD pair sees an appreciation as the commodity-sensitive Canadian Dollar encounters difficulties stemming from a minor drop in oil prices. WTI could potentially recover as Trump has issued threats to attack Iran in the coming days to expedite a resolution to the conflict. The US 30-Year Treasury Yield has decreased to 5.180%, following a … Read more