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USD/CAD Slips as Rising Oil Prices Boost Canadian Dollar

USD/CAD has weakened to approximately 1.4075 during the early European session on Friday. The bullish bias of the pair remains intact above the 100-day SMA; however, the possibility of further consolidation should not be dismissed given the neutral RSI momentum. The immediate resistance level is positioned at 1.4130, while the initial support level is observed … Read more

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EUR/USD Slips After ECB Holds Rates Despite Hawkish Tone

The euro experienced an ascent on Thursday morning in anticipation of the European Central Bank’s decision, only to relinquish those gains within minutes following the announcement. The EUR/USD pair hovered near 1.1410 during the Asian trading session, marking a continuation of gains for the second consecutive day, reaching a peak of 1.1434 prior to the … Read more

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AUD/USD Holds Near 0.7010 After Strong Jobs Data

AUD/USD appreciates to approximately 0.7010 during the Asian session on Thursday. Australia’s unemployment rate remained stable at 4.4% in June, aligning with expectations. Iran issued a warning regarding a potential response should the United States act on Trump’s threats to dismantle infrastructure. The AUD/USD pair maintains a favourable position close to 0.7010 during the Asian … Read more

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GBP/USD Slips as Cooling UK Inflation Weakens Sterling

Sterling rebounded to approximately 1.3385 against the dollar during Asian hours on Thursday, following a Wednesday close at 1.3374, reflecting a decline of 0.01%. The recent bounce appears to be driven by technical factors rather than strong conviction. The GBP/USD has experienced a decline of nearly 1.2% over the past four sessions and currently stands … Read more

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USD/JPY Hits 40-Year High as Dollar Rally Intensifies

The dollar closed the US session at 163.8040 against the yen on Thursday, reflecting an increase of 0.43% or 70.2 pips from Wednesday’s close of 163.1020. That represents a new forty-year low for the Japanese currency, surpassing Tuesday’s 163.24 print — which had already indicated the weakest yen since late 1986 — by more than … Read more

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EUR/USD Holds Near 1.145 as Fed Rate Edge Caps Euro Gains

The EUR/USD is currently at 1.1448, reflecting an increase of 0.13% over the past week, while showing a decline of 1.39% over the last thirty days. The pair has appreciated since Monday, yet it has shown no increase since January. The recent trajectory reflects a succession of unsuccessful attempts. On July 12, the pair was … Read more

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USD/JPY Near 40-Year Low as Yield Gap Keeps Yen Under Pressure

USD/JPY is currently at 162.14472, reflecting a decline of 0.03% for the session. The pair recorded a value of 162.1060 on July 15, reflecting a decrease of 0.09% from the prior close. The yen has depreciated by 1.05% in the last month and by 9.54% over the past twelve months. The yen last fell to … Read more

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GBP/USD Eyes 1.35 as BoE Hawks Back Sterling

GBP/USD held at 1.3389 on Monday, finding support near 1.3370 and maintaining its recovery near 1.3400, as sterling rebounded from the weekend’s risk-off shock while the dollar’s safe-haven appeal diminished in light of Iran mediation signals. The contrast with the euro is noteworthy: while EUR/USD remains at one-year lows near 1.1390, cable has managed to … Read more

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USD/JPY Rises Above 162 as Fed Rate Outlook Supports Dollar

The USD/JPY pair increased to 162.41 on Monday, reflecting a rise of 0.44%. This movement occurred as the yen relinquished gains from the previous session, reaching new 40-year lows against the dollar. The upward pressure on the dollar was attributed to the recent escalation in Hormuz, which caused a spike in oil prices, heightened expectations … Read more

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USD/JPY Near 40-Year High as Fed-BOJ Rate Gap Weighs on Yen

USD/JPY is trading around 162.5 on Thursday, keeping the Japanese yen close to a 40-year low as the renewed U.S.-Iran conflict drives oil prices higher and adds fresh pressure to Japan’s oil-dependent economy. The pair hovers just shy of its multi-decade peak at 162.84, having increased approximately 11% over the past year. This week’s upward … Read more