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EUR/USD Climbs as Traders Balance Peace Deal and Fed Outlook

During Friday’s early Asian session, EUR/USD moves up to about 1.1460. With the US announcing the end of its blockade, the US-Iran interim ceasefire agreement has taken effect. In anticipation of the possibility that the Federal Reserve would start raising interest rates as early as late next month, traders have positioned themselves more and more. … Read more

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USD/CHF Hits Highest Level Since December

USD/CHF extends its upside to near 0.8075 in Friday’s early European session. US Vice President JD Vance has cancelled a scheduled visit to Switzerland for discussions with Iran. The SNB has maintained its key interest rate at 0%, emphasising the importance of currency risks in its monetary policy considerations. The USD/CHF pair advances to approximately … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises as Iran Peace Deal Boosts Risk Sentiment

EUR/USD maintains a favourable position near 1.1515 during the early hours of Thursday’s Asian session. Trump and Pezeshkian signed the US-Iran MoU to end the war. The Federal Reserve opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate during its June policy meeting, aligning with market expectations. The EUR/USD pair recovers some lost ground near 1.1515 during … Read more

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GBP/USD poised for Bank of England meeting at April lows

The weaker-than-expected UK inflation report on Wednesday hardly affected the value of the pound sterling. Prior to today’s labour market data and the Bank of England meeting, investors opted for a wait-and-see strategy. After the Federal Reserve meeting, GBP was still required to react to changes in the US dollar. The market had anticipated that … Read more

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EUR/USD Stable as Markets Eye Fed

EUR/USD remains stable around 1.1610 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve is poised to maintain its benchmark interest rate at the upcoming June policy meeting. Trump may unveil the US-Iran deal prior to Friday. The EUR/USD pair remains stable around 1.1610 in the early hours of the Asian session on Wednesday. … Read more

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GBP/USD Climbs Ahead of Key Central Bank Decisions

GBP/USD drifts higher to near 1.3430 in the early Asian session on Wednesday. Optimism regarding a potential US-Iran peace agreement bolsters the British Pound. The Federal Reserve is set to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, which will be succeeded by a press conference featuring the newly appointed Chairman, Kevin Warsh. The GBP/USD pair … Read more

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EUR/USD Advances on Iran Deal Optimism and Weaker Dollar

EUR/USD moves up to approximately 1.1590 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Trump and Vice President JD Vance executed an electronic version of a memorandum of understanding with Iran. The Federal Reserve is poised to maintain its benchmark interest rate at its June policy meeting. The EUR/USD pair is currently positioned in positive territory, … Read more

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USD/JPY Declines as Yen Strengthens Ahead of BOJ Rate Decision

USD/JPY has softened to approximately 160.15 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Trump stated that Iran ‘has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon.’ BoJ is anticipated to increase its short-term policy rate to 1.0% from 0.75% on Tuesday. The USD/JPY pair experiences a decline, reaching approximately 160.15 during the Asian trading hours on … Read more

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EUR/USD Gains as Dollar Weakens on Iran Deal

EUR/USD experiences an upward movement as the US Dollar shows signs of weakness, attributed to reports regarding a US-Iran peace agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced that the agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now finalised. Markets are currently factoring in an additional rate hike from the ECB, with … Read more

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USD/JPY Awaits BoJ’s Biggest Rate Move in Decades

USD/JPY remains stable at approximately 160.20 during the Asian session on Monday. On Sunday, the United States and Iran announced that they have come to an agreement, which is set to take effect on Friday. BoJ is poised to elevate interest rates to a 31-year peak on Tuesday. The USD/JPY pair is currently trading in … Read more