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USD/JPY Drops from 157 to 152 as BoJ Changes Impact Carry Trade

The USD/JPY has transitioned from a straightforward dollar carry trade to a scenario resembling a congested exit strategy. The pair has decreased from just below ¥157 at the beginning of February to approximately ¥152–153, reflecting a weekly decline of around 2.9%, marking the steepest drop since late 2024. The recent movement is not merely a … Read more

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USD/CAD edges up to 1.3615

The currency pair is experiencing slight upward movement, currently positioned around 1.3615 during the Asian session on Friday. The strong US jobs report tempers expectations for further Fed rate reductions. Fed’s Miran suggested that US monetary policy is tighter than he expected. The currency pair shows a modest increase, currently at 1.3615 during the Asian … Read more

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USD/CAD Climbs Ahead of US CPI

The USD/CAD pair moves upward, approaching the 1.3580 level during the Asian session on Thursday. In January, the US Non-Farm Payrolls increased significantly, marking the largest rise in over a year, while the Unemployment Rate saw an unexpected decline. Market participants prepare for the upcoming US January CPI inflation data, set to be released on … Read more

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USD/JPY Drops from 159.45 to 153 as BoJ Signals Shift to 145

The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned slightly below the 153.00 mark following a significant four-day decline that has wiped out a substantial portion of January’s advancements. Spot has declined approximately 2.7% this week, settling around ¥152.8–¥153.0, following a volatile intraday range that fluctuated between the high-152s and high-154s. This movement was influenced by stronger-than-anticipated U.S. … Read more

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USD/JPY Dips to 152 Amid Takaichi Victory

The USD/JPY has transitioned from a steady upward movement to a pronounced correction, currently trading in the range of 152.8–153.2 following three consecutive daily declines and a loss exceeding 2.5% for the week to date. The shift is propelled by a clear convergence: a significant triumph for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that alleviated Japanese political … Read more

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EUR/USD Stays at 1.19 as DXY Dips to 96.70

EUR/USD is currently positioned near $1.1900–$1.1910 following an approximate 0.9% increase on Monday. This movement is primarily influenced by a softer US Dollar rather than a significant surge in Euro strength. The US Dollar Index has reached its lowest point since early 2022, falling below 97.00 and finding stability around $96.90, with an important short-term … Read more

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USD/CAD Edges Up to 1.3650 with Mixed Canadian Jobs Data

The USD/CAD pair exhibits slight upward movement, trading near 1.3660 in the early European session on Monday. Market participants assess the varied Canadian employment figures for January. The key labor market data from the US is set to be the focal point later on Wednesday. On Friday, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson remarked that … Read more

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EUR/USD Eyes 1.2000 as DXY Dips Under 98

The EUR/USD pair is currently fluctuating within the range of 1.1860 to 1.1910, having successfully moved above the 1.18 level and reaching one-week highs. The recent movement is not merely a coincidental short squeeze. The analysis indicates a foundation on widespread US Dollar weakness, a positive shift in Euro-area sentiment, and a clear bullish structure … Read more

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USD/CAD Stays Under 1.3700 as US Labor Data Disappoints

The USD/CAD pair is currently witnessing modest declines, trading near 1.3685 during the early European session on Friday. The US Dollar experiences a decline relative to the Canadian Dollar, influenced by disappointing US economic indicators and an uptick in crude oil prices. The preliminary evaluation of the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for February is poised … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays Strong at 1.35 After BoE Surprise

GBP/USD is currently positioned at approximately 1.3560–1.3570, having declined from the late-January high close to 1.3850, and is now resting on the critical decision zone between 1.3520 and 1.3500. The band corresponds with the lower boundary of the ascending channel that has directed price upward since November, the local support level from late December/early January … Read more