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GBP/USD Slide continues for fifth day

The GBP/USD exchange rate declined for the fifth consecutive day, settling at 1.3445. The deceleration in headline price growth has heightened anticipations of a forthcoming rate reduction by the Bank of England, despite persistent underlying price pressures. In January, annual inflation decelerated to 3.0%, down from 3.4% in December, aligning with expectations. Nonetheless, inflation within … Read more

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USD/JPY Surges Past 155.50 Amid Japan’s Political Turmoil

The USD/JPY pair exhibits strength, approaching 155.85 during the early hours of the Asian session on Wednesday. Market participants are exercising caution in anticipation of Japan’s upcoming snap lower house election on Sunday. The appointment of Kevin Warsh to head the Federal Reserve may strengthen the US Dollar. The USD/JPY pair is experiencing upward momentum, … Read more

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EUR/USD Decline Halted as Markets Brace for Employment Data

EUR/USD remained stable at 1.1803 on Tuesday following a significant decline over the past two days. Robust US macroeconomic indicators and the Federal Reserve’s updated outlook on monetary policy provided significant support. Recent data indicated an unforeseen growth in US industrial activity, implying that both the economy and corporate earnings continue to demonstrate strength. Investor … Read more

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USD/CHF dips under 0.7800 as US shutdown stirs uncertainty

USD/CHF has weakened to approximately 0.7780 during the early European session on Tuesday. The House is set to vote on the government funding bill on Tuesday, as a partial shutdown continues to unfold. The US Manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations in January. The USD/CHF pair declines beneath the 0.7800 mark, as uncertainty stemming from the US … Read more

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EUR/USD Dips Below 1.1800 on Robust PMI Data

The EUR/USD pair has declined for the second consecutive day, falling by 0.49%. This movement follows last Friday’s sell-off in metals, which bolstered the Greenback at the expense of the shared currency. The nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, along with positive US economic data, contributed to a decline in the pair. … Read more

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EUR/USD Dips as Hot US PPI Fuel Dollar Surge

The EUR/USD pair experienced a decline during the North American session, falling by 0.75%. This movement is attributed to a broader strengthening of the US Dollar, influenced by Trump’s moderate-hawkish selection to head the Federal Reserve and an inflation report that supports the case for maintaining steady interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Currently, the … Read more

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EUR/USD Slips Below 1.20 as Fed Holds Rates and Backs Dollar

On Wednesday, EUR/USD experienced a decline exceeding 0.60%, trading below the 1.2000 level. This movement comes as the Federal Reserve maintains its current interest rates, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell opting not to address political inquiries, thereby adopting a neutral position on monetary policy. Currently, the pair is trading at 1.1955. The EUR/USD pair experiences … Read more

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USD/JPY Tests Key Support After Fed Rate Check Signals

The USD/JPY pair opened with a downside gap, extending the selling pressure that began late Friday, as traders continue to position around the broader “sell America” narrative and speculation surrounding an upcoming Federal Reserve rate check. Volatility increased after reports indicated that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York had requested a rate check on … Read more

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EUR/USD Soars to Five-Year High Over 1.2080 as Trump Shuns Dollar

The EUR/USD surged to a new five-year high of 1.2082 on Tuesday following comments from US President Donald Trump, who indicated that he does not believe the Dollar has depreciated excessively. This sentiment led to a sell-off of the Greenback, which has declined by more than 1.31% for the day. Currently, the pair is trading … Read more

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USD/JPY edges up to near 158.50 before BoJ rate decision

The USD/JPY pair shows slight upward movement around 158.45 in the early hours of the Asian session on Friday. The Japanese Yen experiences a decline against the US Dollar after the publication of Japanese inflation data. The focus will be on the Bank of Japan interest rate decision and the subsequent press conference scheduled for … Read more