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EUR/USD Slips as Strong US Inflation Boosts Dollar

The EUR/USD pair is witnessing a downturn, currently positioned around 1.1660 in the early hours of the Asian trading session on Friday. Recent US inflation reports, which surpassed expectations, have prompted markets to dismiss the likelihood of rate cuts for the remainder of 2026. Trump indicated that Chinese leader Xi has proposed to help facilitate … Read more

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USD/CHF Rises as SNB Faces Deflation Pressure

The USD/CHF pair experiences an increase after a strong US Retail Sales report bolsters the US Dollar. Stephen Miran’s resignation from the Fed Board creates an opportunity for Kevin Warsh to take on the position of Federal Reserve Chair. Persistent deflationary trends inhibit any potential interest rate hikes, prompting the SNB to maintain lower rates … Read more

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EUR/USD Climbs on Hawkish ECB Signals and Inflation Focus

EUR/USD experiences a rebound, reaching approximately 1.1720 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The European Central Bank is anticipated to increase its deposit rate in the upcoming month, as indicated. In April, the US Producer Price Index experienced a year-over-year increase of 6.0%, surpassing expectations. The EUR/USD pair regains some of its previous losses, … Read more

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GBP/USD Holds Steady Ahead of UK GDP Data Release

GBP/USD stabilizes as market participants anticipate the preliminary Q1 UK Gross Domestic Product data set to be released on Thursday. Market participants are closely monitoring developments from the ongoing meeting between Trump and Xi in Beijing. In April, US wholesale inflation attained a peak not seen since 2022, with the Producer Price Index escalating to … Read more

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USD/JPY Gains as Yen Weakens on BOJ

The USD/JPY pair experiences an increase as the Japanese Yen depreciates in response to the publication of Japan’s current account surplus figures. The OECD anticipates that the Bank of Japan will raise short-term policy rates to 2% by the conclusion of 2027. Recent US inflation data indicates that the Federal Reserve might keep interest rates … Read more

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EUR/USD climbs past 1.1700 on US-Iran peace hopes

The EUR/USD pair is showing a modest increase, trading near 1.1730 in the early hours of the Asian session on Friday. Growing optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement between the US and Iran is bolstering the Euro. The upcoming April NFP report from the US is poised to draw considerable focus this Friday. The EUR/USD … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises on Strong Eurozone Data and Iran Peace Hopes

The Euro appreciates against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day on Thursday, trading at 1.1765 at the time of writing, fuelled by hopes of a peace deal that would end Iran’s war and upbeat Eurozone macroeconomic releases. Data released on Thursday indicated that Eurozone Retail Sales experienced a slight decline of 0.1% in … Read more

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GBP/USD Holds Near Multi-Month High as Dollar Weakens

GBP/USD rose to 1.3599 on Thursday, as sterling approached its peak levels since mid-February in the preceding session. The pound is experiencing increased support due to a decline in demand for the US dollar as a safe-haven asset, coinciding with rising optimism regarding a potential agreement between the US and Iran. It was reported that … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises Amid Iran Ceasefire Hopes

The EUR/USD pair sees increased buying interest near 1.1720 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday, supported by a more favorable risk sentiment. US President Donald Trump announced that Project Freedom and the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz have been temporarily halted. Market participants prepare for the upcoming US ADP Employment Change … Read more

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EUR/USD Retreats Post Fed-ECB Moves, Bullish Trend Remains

The EUR/USD pair has experienced a pullback recently, declining from last month’s peak of 1.1855 to the present level of 1.1720. This retreat occurred following the latest interest rate decisions made by the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The EUR/USD pair experienced a decline following the interest rate decisions announced by the Federal … Read more