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EUR/USD Breakdown as Dollar Surges on Energy Crisis

EUR/USD has decreased by about 630 pips from its year-to-date peak of 1.2080 reached in January to the present range of 1.1460 to 1.1495 — representing a decline of approximately 5.2% over the course of a few weeks. That does not represent a gradual repricing. This represents a significant directional breakdown, intensified by one of … Read more

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USD/JPY Nears 160 as Oil Surge and War Risk Weigh on Yen

USD/JPY is positioned at 159.39 — a figure that seemed unfathomable at the beginning of the month when the pair was stabilizing around 152.50 to 153.00, prior to the comprehensive macro effects of the Iran war permeating the global currency market. The transition from the pre-conflict range to 159.39 indicates an approximate 4.60% increase in … Read more

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USD/CAD Slips as Oil Prices Surge

In the early European session on Thursday, USD/CAD has softened to approximately 1.3600. Oil prices increase due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, providing support for the commodity-linked Loonie. Market participants are closely monitoring the upcoming release of the US PCE inflation data for January, scheduled for Friday. The USD/CAD pair is currently … Read more

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GBP/USD Weakens as Dollar Safe-Haven Demand Rises

GBP/USD is currently at 1.3380 as of March 12, 2026, marking a third straight session of losses. This follows a rally from Monday’s lows that encountered resistance at the 100-day Simple Moving Average positioned at 1.3437, resulting in a decisive reversal. The rejection is not merely coincidental or background noise — it serves as a … Read more

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EUR/USD Drops Toward 1.1500 Amid Strong Dollar

EUR/USD is currently positioned at 1.1546 as of March 12, continuing a challenging three-day decline that has wiped out weeks of recovery efforts in just a few sessions. The pair reached a high of 1.2082 on January 27 — marking its highest level since June 2021 — and has subsequently established a clear pattern of … Read more

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USD/JPY Nears 160 as Oil Shock Weakens Yen

USD/JPY is positioned at 159.18, marking a third consecutive session of gains and revisiting levels that prompted official “rate check” alerts from Japanese authorities on January 23. The pair has advanced over 4.3% from its February low in a rally currently approaching a significant resistance cluster on the weekly chart — the 159.22 January high … Read more

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AUD/USD Soars to Nearly Three-Year High Over 0.7150

AUD/USD draws interest from buyers around the 0.7170 mark during the early Asian session on Wednesday. A growing number of economists anticipate that the RBA will increase interest rates in the upcoming week. The prevailing positive bias of the pair remains intact above the significant 100-day EMA, supported by bullish RSI momentum. The initial support … Read more

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GBP/USD Stuck Near 1.34 as Dollar Holds Firm

GBP/USD commenced trading on Monday at its lowest point since December, registering 1.3248 as oil surged towards $120, with demand for the safe-haven dollar eclipsing all risk-sensitive currencies within the G10 spectrum. By Tuesday, the pair had rebounded to 1.3485, marking a 10-day peak, as crude prices plummeted following Trump’s ceasefire signals, while equity markets … Read more

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EUR/USD Stuck in Tight Range Ahead of CPI

The EUR/USD reached a session low of 1.1507 this week, and the pair has been moving within a narrow, challenging range since then — struggling to make a significant recovery and lacking the momentum to push lower decisively. The observed price movement indicates a clear direction rather than uncertainty. The market is poised for a … Read more

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USD/JPY Nears 160 as Yen Faces Mounting Pressure

USD/JPY is positioned at 158.95, reflecting an increase of 89 pips during the session. The Japanese yen is facing multifaceted pressure, influenced by a strengthening U.S. dollar, escalating Treasury yields, Japan’s inherent energy vulnerabilities, and growing skepticism regarding the Bank of Japan’s ability to implement the two anticipated rate hikes by the end of the … Read more