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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 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

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EUR/USD Falls as Strong Dollar Gains on Middle East Tensions

The EUR/USD pair experiences depreciation as tensions in the Middle East catalyse an increased demand for the robust US Dollar, often regarded as a safe haven in times of uncertainty. CENTCOM announced it successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. The US Dollar maintains its strength as the closure of … Read more

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USD/JPY Slips as Japan Warns Against Yen Weakness

USD/JPY has softened to approximately 159.20 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The possibility of additional actions from Japanese authorities could support the Japanese Yen. Iran has issued a warning of potential retaliation following the US strikes on launch sites and vessels. The USD/JPY pair experiences a decline, approaching 159.20 in the early hours … Read more

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USD/CHF Stalls Above 0.7800 Amid Weak Swiss Retail Sales

The USD/CHF pair is currently trading slightly above 0.7800 after experiencing a drop from the 0.7920 high reached on Thursday. Swiss Retail Sales underperformed in March, but the impact on the CHF has been minimal. The USD saw a decrease against multiple currencies on Friday, driven by reports suggesting a possible intervention in the USD/JPY … Read more

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EUR/USD dips under 1.1700 as Fed holds rates steady

The EUR/USD pair has weakened to approximately 1.1680 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Federal Reserve has opted to maintain the interest rates within the 3.50%-3.75% range during the April meeting held on Wednesday. The European Central Bank is anticipated to maintain the current key interest rates during its forthcoming meeting. The EUR/USD … Read more

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EUR/USD dips under 1.1800 amid Iran ceasefire doubts

EUR/USD experiences a decline, settling near 1.1785 during the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian session. Iran’s chief negotiator asserts that Tehran will not engage in discussions while under duress. The expectation is that the ECB will maintain the current rates in April. The EUR/USD pair is experiencing slight declines, hovering around 1.1785 in the early … Read more

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EUR/USD Surges Above 1.1800 as US Producer Inflation Takes Center Stage

EUR/USD rises above 1.1800, marking its highest level since the beginning of the Iran conflict. The growing expectation of possible peace talks between the US and Iran is boosting risk appetite on Tuesday. Focus shifts to the US PPI data for further insight into the Fed’s stance on monetary policy. The Euro has shown resilience, … Read more