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GBP/USD Holds Above 1.34 as Fed and BoE Outlooks Diverge

GBP/USD enters the final session of May trading around $1.3436, having pared earlier losses to hold slightly above the $1.34 handle as investors assess the complexities of Middle East diplomacy alongside evolving expectations for UK interest rates. The pound is poised to record a monthly decline exceeding 1% against the dollar, having depreciated approximately 1.24% … Read more

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EUR/USD Steady Near 1.16 as Markets Await June Catalysts

As the market considers a carefully balanced mix of euro-positive and dollar-positive events, EUR/USD starts the final session of May trading around the 1.1640 level, hovering a few pips above recent multi-week lows and stabilising in a tight band. The pair has regained momentum over the past week, establishing a position above the 1.1600 mark … 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 Hovers Near Six-Week Low as Strong Dollar Weighs

EUR/USD commenced the last complete trading session of May under pressure, positioned near 1.1612 and lingering slightly above a six-week low following a decline of approximately 0.12% from the previous session. The pair is currently positioned directly atop its 200-day exponential moving average, a technically significant level that delineates the boundary between a contained consolidation … Read more

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AUD/USD Slips After Weak Australia Inflation Data

AUD/USD has seen a decline as the Australian Dollar weakens in response to inflation data that fell short of expectations. Australia’s CPI increased by 4.2% year-over-year, falling short of the 4.4% consensus and decelerating from March’s 4.6% rate. The US Dollar is facing challenges as the demand for safe-haven assets diminishes, with traders expressing optimism … Read more

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EUR/USD Rangebound as ECB and Fed Outlooks Dominate

GBP/USD remains steady around 1.34 as the outlook from the Fed and BoE captures market attention. Meanwhile, EUR/USD is trading at about 1.1634 on Wednesday, May 27, showing a slight recovery from the six-week low of 1.1593 reached last week, yet still constrained by the moving-average resistance that has hindered any rebound efforts throughout May. … Read more

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AUD/USD Falls on Renewed US-Iran Tensions

AUD/USD declines to approximately 0.7165 during the Asian session on Tuesday. The US military has reported conducting new strikes in southern Iran. Traders prepare for the upcoming release of Australia’s April CPI inflation report, scheduled for Wednesday. The AUD/USD pair is currently positioned in negative territory, trading around 0.7165 during the Asian trading hours on … Read more

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GBP/USD Climbs as Dollar Weakens on Iran Optimism

GBP/USD is currently trading at approximately 1.34993 in late European trade on Monday, reflecting an increase of about 0.51% to 0.60% during the session. The pair has reached a high near 1.3506, marking the strongest level observed in approximately a week and a half. The intraday movement is supported by a well-defined narrative. Brent crude … Read more

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USD/CAD Rises as Weak Oil Prices Pressure Canadian Dollar

USD/CAD experiences an upward movement as declining oil prices exert pressure on the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. WTI declines as US Senator Marco Rubio highlighted indications of a potential US-Iran agreement, while Iranian officials recognised reduced differences. President Trump will officially appoint Kevin Warsh as the chair of the US Federal Reserve this Friday at the … Read more

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GBP/USD Holds Near 1.34 as Markets Await Major Breakout

GBP/USD is changing hands at $1.3423 in late Friday trade, May 22, 2026, with the major venues showing the pair walking through a remarkably narrow $1.3406 to $1.3445 band across the European and North American sessions. The intraday print exhibited a 24-pip range, with a peak at $1.3438 and a trough at $1.3414. This range … Read more