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USD/JPY Slips as Treasury Buybacks Support Yen Ahead of US PCE Data

USD/JPY has softened to approximately 158.90 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The Treasury could utilise its General Account to assist in financing government bond acquisitions. The majority of economists anticipated that the BoJ would increase its rate in September, as indicated by a poll. The Japanese Yen has appreciated following the US bond buyback, … Read more

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USD/JPY Approaches 160 as Yen Weakness Persists

The USD/JPY appreciates for the second consecutive day, achieving session highs exceeding 153.30. Market volatility remains subdued as investors anticipate significant macroeconomic events in the latter half of the week. The technical picture indicates a moderate bullish pressure, targeting the 160.00 area. In a low-volatility market on Tuesday, the Japanese yen is still defensive versus … Read more

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USD/JPY Stays Around 157.25 as Middle East Tensions Boost Dollar

The USD/JPY is currently trading in a stable manner around 157.25 during the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian session. Increasing tensions in the Middle East may strengthen the US Dollar. Markets are currently exhibiting heightened vigilance in response to potential interventions by Japanese authorities. The USD/JPY pair remains stable at approximately 157.25 during the Asian … Read more

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EUR/USD holds above 1.1700 as a weaker Dollar influences NFP outlook

EUR/USD remains stable above the 1.1700 level on Monday as the US Dollar shows signs of weakness, with market participants anticipating the upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls report on Tuesday. As of the current moment, the pair is trading at 1.1739, remaining stable. EUR/USD is currently positioned at 1.1739 as the Dollar experiences a decline, with the … Read more

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USD/JPY Finds Support as BOJ Stays Dovish

The USD/JPY experienced a significant decline, subsequently bouncing back from the 155 level, which remains a robust support point. The Bank of Japan’s decision to refrain from tightening, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s indications of uncertainty, positions the pair as a favorable buy-on-dips opportunity within a context of volatile consolidation. The US dollar has experienced … Read more

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EUR/USD Soars to 8-Week High Near 1.1700 on Fed’s Dovish Cut

EUR/USD experienced a notable increase of over 0.59% on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. This “dovish hold” led traders to move away from the Dollar and invest in the Euro. Currently, the pair is trading close to daily highs of 1.1695, following a rebound from daily lows of 1.1620. The EUR/USD pair … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises as Market Eyes the Fed

The EUR/USD pair commenced the week favorably, climbing to 1.1653. The recent shift was driven by increasing anticipation for a Federal Reserve rate cut this Wednesday, which continues to exert pressure on the US dollar. The current market assessment indicates an 88% likelihood of a 25-basis-point cut, reflecting a notable rise from the 67% probability … Read more

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EUR/USD holds firm at 1.1600 amid muted trading

EUR/USD remains unchanged on Thursday due to low trading liquidity, as US markets are closed for Thanksgiving. Ongoing expectations regarding a potential reduction in borrowing costs by the Federal Reserve continue to exert pressure on the Greenback, while the Euro appears set to conclude the week with gains. The pair is currently positioned at 1.1596. … Read more

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EUR/USD approaches 1.1600 as declining claims do not alter the dovish sentiment

The EUR/USD experiences consecutive bullish sessions, driven by speculation regarding a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve at the upcoming December meeting, subsequent to the publication of a robust jobs report. Currently, the pair is trading at 1.1595, reflecting an increase of 0.22% after recovering from daily lows of 1.1547. EUR/USD increases by 0.22% … Read more

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GBP/USD climbs as traders anticipate key UK budget announcement

The GBP/USD pair continued its upward movement, hitting 1.3189, as market participants anticipate the specifics of the UK budget, which is set to be unveiled today, 26 November. The focus is squarely on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her approach to addressing the fiscal deficit while complying with the government’s established budgetary guidelines. This challenge necessitates … Read more