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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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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 ECB Hikes Rates and Risk Sentiment Improves

EUR/USD drifts higher to near 1.1575 in the early Asian session on Friday. The ECB announced a quarter-point rate hike on Thursday, raising its deposit facility rate to 2.25%. Trump announced the cancellation of proposed military strikes against Iran. The EUR/USD pair strengthens to approximately 1.1575 in the early hours of Asian trading on Friday. … 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 Advances on Hawkish ECB Bets

EUR/USD shows resilience, climbing to approximately 1.1540 in the early hours of Thursday. The ECB is anticipated to increase interest rates on Thursday. US initiates new military actions against Iran, heightening concerns about an extended conflict in the Middle East. The EUR/USD pair is positioned in positive territory close to 1.1540 during the early hours … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises as Trump Urges Israel Restraint

EUR/USD moves up slightly to around 1.1535 during the early Asian session on Monday. Trump indicated that he will advise Netanyahu against retaliating against Iran. The ECB is anticipated to increase interest rates in light of the effects stemming from the Iran war. The EUR/USD pair is experiencing an upward trend, reaching approximately 1.1535 in … Read more

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USD/JPY Trades Firm as BOJ Hike Bets Rise

USD/JPY remains stable above 160.00, prompting heightened vigilance among traders regarding possible intervention from Japanese authorities. Japan’s Q1 GDP increased by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, surpassing forecasts and showing an acceleration from Q4, marking its most robust growth since early 2025. Iran’s launch of multiple missile waves at northern Israel has heightened market anxiety. USD/JPY shows minimal … Read more

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USD/JPY Pulls Back as Markets Anticipate BOJ Tightening

The USD/JPY pair has experienced a depreciation, influenced by concerns over potential intervention and robust wage data that bolster the Japanese Yen. Finance Minister Katayama issued a caution regarding potential intervention as the Yen approached 160 per Dollar, indicating readiness to take action if necessary. Japan’s foreign reserves decreased by USD 77.11 billion, reaching USD … Read more