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GBP/USD Rebounds Despite Softer UK Inflation

GBP/USD moves up to about 1.3385. UK CPI inflation decreased more than anticipated to 2.6% in June. US initiated new military actions while Iran cautioned about potential regional instability. The GBP/USD pair rebounds to near 1.3385 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. However, the potential upside for the major pair may be constrained in … Read more

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USD/CHF Higher as Middle East Risks Support Greenback

The USD/CHF has experienced an increase, driven by heightened safe-haven demand for the US Dollar in the context of escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. President Trump downplayed the chances of prompt negotiations with Tehran in the wake of reciprocal military actions and threats to shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthis. … Read more

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EUR/USD Eases as Markets Turn Risk-Off

EUR/USD is experiencing slight declines, hovering around 1.1410 in the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian session. The United States has initiated new military actions against Iran, while the Houthis have declared a maritime embargo. Market participants perceive a diminished likelihood of an interest rate increase during the Federal Reserve’s July meeting. The EUR/USD pair experiences … Read more

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USD/JPY Rises as Middle East Tensions Lift Safe-Haven Dollar

USD/JPY is experiencing slight upward movement, trading at approximately 162.40 during the Asian session on Friday. The US has been conducting significant strikes on Iran for the sixth consecutive day, resulting in an appreciation of the US Dollar. Japan’s Katayama indicated that authorities are prepared to intervene in currency fluctuations as needed. The USD/JPY pair … Read more

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USD/CHF Trades Flat After Cooling U.S. CPI Data

The USD/CHF pair exhibits minimal movement as the US Dollar experiences a decline following soft inflation data, which has heightened expectations for a less hawkish Federal Reserve. US June CPI inflation decelerated to 3.5% year-over-year, a decrease from May’s 4.2%, and surpassed the market consensus of 3.8% with ease. In June, Swiss producer and import … Read more

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USD/JPY Eyes 40-Year High Above 162

USD/JPY may rise toward the 40-year high of 162.84. The 14-day Relative Strength Index’s decline to the mid-50s suggests that consolidation is mitigating earlier overbought conditions. The currency pair is situated marginally above the nine-day EMA of 161.98. USD/JPY is recovering after two consecutive days of declines, trading near 162.00 during the Asian session on … Read more

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GBP/USD Falls as UK Political Risks Pressure the Pound

GBP/USD softens to near 1.3245 in Wednesday’s early Asian session. The political risks in the UK, along with the repricing by the Bank of England, may exert downward pressure on the British Pound. Market participants anticipate several interest rate increases in the United States this year; they are closely monitoring forthcoming employment data for insights … Read more

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USD/CHF Near Seven-Month High on Safe-Haven Demand

USD/CHF maintains its position at a nearly seven-month peak of 0.8091. The US Dollar gains support as a renewed US-Iran peace deal elevates safe-haven demand. The SNB will engage in the sale of Swiss Francs should a swift appreciation pose a risk to price stability. USD/CHF remains stronger for the fourth consecutive day, trading around … Read more

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GBP/USD Holds Steady Ahead of UK GDP Data

GBP/USD remains stable around 1.3415 during the early European session on Friday. The cross maintains a bearish sentiment below the 100-day SMA. The immediate resistance level is identified at 1.3420, while the initial downside target to monitor is 1.3343. The GBP/USD pair is trading in a stable manner around 1.3415 during the early European trading … Read more

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EUR/USD Slips as Middle East Tensions Boost Dollar

The EUR/USD pair has softened to approximately 1.1540 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The US initiated military strikes against Iran in response to the incident involving the downed helicopter. The ECB is anticipated to increase interest rates during its monetary policy meeting on Thursday. The EUR/USD pair experiences a decline in momentum, approaching … Read more