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AUD/USD Extends Losses as Weak China Data Boosts Dollar

The Australian Dollar continues to experience losses as China’s Retail Sales showed a modest increase of 0.2% year-over-year in April, falling short of the anticipated 2.0% and the previous 1.7% figure. Fed officials emphasized the importance of controlling inflation, indicating that additional interest rate hikes may be required if price pressures continue to be a … Read more

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USD/JPY Climbs as Fed Rate Hike Bets Lift Dollar

The USD/JPY pair is experiencing an upward movement as market participants anticipate a more assertive approach from the Federal Reserve in combating inflation. The CME FedWatch tool indicates that the markets now perceive a 48% likelihood of a rate hike in December, a significant increase from the 14% observed last week. Japan’s producer inflation is … Read more

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USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3740 as Greenback Strengthens

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/CAD Holds Steady Ahead of Trump Xi Summit

USD/CAD maintains its stability as market participants anticipate the pivotal Trump-Xi summit. Trump and Xi are considering a reduction in tariffs on $30 billion worth of non-sensitive goods, while excluding items deemed essential for national security. The commodity-linked CAD is likely to experience depreciation as declining oil prices diminish demand for Canada’s principal export. USD/CAD … Read more

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GBP/USD Falls as Strong Dollar Pressures Sterling

GBP/USD is currently trading between 1.3520 and 1.3528 on Thursday, remaining under pressure near the significant 1.3500 level after experiencing a decline that marks the third consecutive day of losses. The pair is currently positioned near its lowest levels since late April, and the quotes available across different data sources illustrate a market experiencing significant … 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

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USD/JPY Climbs as Yield Gap Keeps Pressure on Yen

The issue with the yen has consistently been rooted in arithmetic rather than technical factors. The calculations have taken a turn for the worse in Tokyo. The USD/JPY is once again approaching the range where intervention by Japan’s Ministry of Finance is believed to have occurred earlier this month. However, the underlying forces driving the … Read more

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Australian Dollar Climbs to Near 0.7250 on RBA’s Hawkish Stance

AUD/USD moves upward, approaching 0.7240 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The assertive stance of the RBA supports the Australian dollar. Market participants will monitor the upcoming US PPI inflation report and the Trump-Xi summit scheduled for later this week. The AUD/USD pair appreciates to approximately 0.7240 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The … Read more

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EUR/USD Extends Losses Amid Rising Treasury Yields

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the EUR/USD exchange rate stands at 1.17128, marking a continuation of its downward trajectory for the third consecutive session as it falls below the significant 1.1700 threshold. The intraday low has reached the 1.1680 to 1.1700 contention zone, while the earlier morning print of 1.17363 has been gradually diminished, reflecting … Read more

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USD/CAD Advances on Risk-Off Sentiment

The USD/CAD pair experiences an upward movement as escalating tensions in the Middle East enhance the appeal of the US Dollar as a safe haven. President Trump is expressing growing frustration over the deadlock in peace negotiations, indicating a possible change in the approach to regional conflict. Increasing oil prices strengthen the CAD while simultaneously … Read more