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EUR/USD hovers around 1.1700 after ECB decision

The EUR/USD pair fell to approximately 1.1700 following the European Central Bank’s decision to keep key interest rates steady, a move that was largely expected and offered minimal new direction for the single currency. The main refinancing rate was maintained at 2.15%, while the deposit facility rate remained steady at 2.0%. ECB officials reaffirmed their … Read more

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EUR/USD Slides as ECB Holds Steady and US Inflation Eases

EUR/USD experienced a pullback on Thursday following a packed economic schedule across both sides of the Atlantic. The recent inflation data in the US, coupled with the European Central Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates steady during the final meeting of the year, had minimal impact on the value of the euro. Currently, the pair … Read more

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GBP/USD Volatile Ahead of BoE Decision as Dollar Flows Dominate

GBP/USD exhibited volatility in anticipation of the Bank of England’s decision, as market participants concentrated on forward guidance instead of the anticipated rate cut. Price action indicates that dollar flows continue to be the main influence, while GBP/USD demonstrates notable strength. GBP/USD exhibited significant volatility during Wednesday’s session, which is to be expected with the … Read more

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EUR/USD Steady as Dollar Strengthens and EZ Inflation Cools

EUR/USD remains steady near its opening price from Wednesday, approximately 1.1750, showing little movement in light of a limited economic calendar in the US that has seen a recovery in the Dollar. In the meantime, inflation data from the Eurozone and a decline in business confidence in Germany continued to exert pressure on the single … Read more

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EUR/USD hovers around 1.1750 as weak US jobs reinforce Fed’s easing stance

EUR/USD remains steady at approximately 1.1750, showing little movement following the recent US jobs report, which bolstered the likelihood that the Federal Reserve may persist with its easing cycle into the upcoming year. As of the current moment, the pair has recorded slight losses of 0.04%. EUR/USD remains stable as US employment figures bolster anticipations … Read more

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EUR/USD holds steady around 1.1740 as Fed hints at easing pause

EUR/USD remains steady at approximately 1.1741 on Friday, showing little movement, as a series of Federal Reserve officials make statements, following the 25 basis points rate cut announced last Wednesday. Federal Reserve representatives emphasize worries about inflation, solidifying a cautious approach following the rate reduction on Wednesday. The attention of the market shifts towards postponed … Read more

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USD/JPY Finds Support as BOJ Stays Dovish

The USD/JPY experienced a significant decline, subsequently bouncing back from the 155 level, which remains a robust support point. The Bank of Japan’s decision to refrain from tightening, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s indications of uncertainty, positions the pair as a favorable buy-on-dips opportunity within a context of volatile consolidation. The US dollar has experienced … Read more

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EUR/USD Soars as Dollar Dips on Fed Moves and Weak Data

EUR/USD shows an upward movement during the North American session on Thursday, increasing by 0.41% following the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates, coupled with the release of disappointing job data in the United States. Currently, the pair is trading at 1.1742, having recovered from daily lows of 1.1682. The Euro gains traction amid … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises as Market Eyes the Fed

The EUR/USD pair commenced the week favorably, climbing to 1.1653. The recent shift was driven by increasing anticipation for a Federal Reserve rate cut this Wednesday, which continues to exert pressure on the US dollar. The current market assessment indicates an 88% likelihood of a 25-basis-point cut, reflecting a notable rise from the 67% probability … Read more

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USD/CHF Drops Under 0.8050 as Fed Rate Cut Anticipation Grows

The USD/CHF pair is experiencing a decline in momentum, currently trading near 0.8030 in the early European session on Friday. Increasing speculation regarding a potential US interest rate cut next week, along with the possibility of White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett assuming the role of Federal Reserve Chair, is putting pressure on the US … Read more