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AUD/USD Falls Toward 0.70 as Dollar Extends Gains

AUD/USD has declined to approximately 0.7010 during the Asian session on Friday. US Vice President has cancelled a trip to Switzerland intended for discussions regarding Iran. The Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance maintains its current policy, prompting increased speculation regarding future rate hikes, which in turn bolsters the value of the US Dollar. The AUD/USD pair … Read more

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USD/JPY Near 160 as Carry Trade Dominates

The Bank of Japan adhered closely to established policy guidelines, yet the yen exhibited minimal movement. USD/JPY is currently at 160.19, reflecting a 0.17% increase during the session within a narrow range of 159.90 to 160.38. It remains just above the critical 160.00 threshold, which is a significant point for Japanese authorities, following the Bank … Read more

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USD/JPY in Focus as BoJ and Fed Set Policy

The yen entered Tuesday positioned on the line that has characterised its performance throughout the year, preparing for an unusual occurrence in the currency market: the simultaneous decisions of two major central banks within a matter of hours. On June 16, USD/JPY is positioned near 160, having peaked at 160.44 prior to a rebound in … Read more

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EUR/USD Slips Ahead of Fully Priced ECB Rate Hike

EUR/USD was observed around 1.1555 by midday Wednesday, trending down towards multi-week lows ahead of the European Central Bank decision that has already been priced in by money markets. The June 11 meeting reflects a complete market-implied probability of a 25-basis-point increase, which would elevate the deposit facility rate from 2.00% to 2.25%. This marks … Read more

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AUD/USD Slips After Weak Australia GDP Data

AUD/USD softens to near 0.7180. Wednesday’s early Asian session. Australian GDP expanded by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, falling short of expectations. US forces have executed strikes following an attack by Iran, according to reports. The AUD/USD pair experiences a decline, reaching approximately 0.7180 in the early Asian session on Wednesday. The … Read more

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EUR/USD Slips Despite ECB Hike Bets

The EUR/USD pair represents the most straightforward conundrum currently available, and its resolution encapsulates the entirety of the trading landscape. The euro trades near 1.1637 on June 2, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.05% during the session, yet it remains at its lowest point since April 7. Here’s the part that confounds many: the European … Read more

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GBP/USD Holds Near 1.3450 Amid Risk Caution

GBP/USD is seeking direction around 1.3450 in a market characterised by caution. Rising tensions between the US and Iran are impacting risk appetite on Monday. The pair is exhibiting a triangular formation, with a bearish outcome appearing more likely. The British Pound remains practically flat against the US Dollar on Monday, trading both sides of … Read more

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USD/JPY Nears 160 as Traders Test BoJ’s Red Line

USD/JPY enters June in a standoff with the Bank of Japan, and currently, the speculators are holding the upper hand. The pair is trading around 159.50, moving upward as the yen generally lags, and it’s approaching the 160 mark that raised intervention alerts just a month prior. The scenario unfolds like a classic Western tale: … Read more

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USD/JPY Tests Key 160 Level Amid Hawkish Fed Outlook

The USD/JPY pair is well within reach of the politically sensitive 160.00 handle that has frequently attracted the attention of Japanese authorities as it enters the last day of May, trading near 159.20 and at one point reaching a nearly four-week high above 159.50. The recent increase occurs notwithstanding two rounds of suspected intervention by … Read more

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EUR/USD Weakens as Dollar Strength Continues

EUR/USD is experiencing a downturn on Thursday, trading within the range of $1.1705 to $1.1712, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.1% for the day and remaining near its lowest points in almost a week. The pair has experienced a decline over several consecutive sessions, gradually distancing itself from last week’s peaks above the 1.1790 level … Read more